Family Support Services Pasco & Pinellas Counties

Family Support Services Pasco & Pinellas Counties Family Support Services is the lead community-based care (CBC) agency for foster care and adoption in Pasco and Pinellas counties.

As we continue through June recognizing reunified families and families working towards that goal, FSS' Christina Needha...
06/12/2026

As we continue through June recognizing reunified families and families working towards that goal, FSS' Christina Needham, Community Engagement Specialist shared with Bloom Tampa Bay insights into the reunification process and the impact it has on children and families throughout the community.

Read the story and see the interview: https://fssc6.org/reunification-month-restoring-families/
Watch the interview: https://www.wfla.com/video/reunification-restoring-families-bloom/11875484/

While a family works on reunification, there is space and time when a child needs someone to love and care for them. That's when fostering a child lifts that child up. Interested? Register for an Info Session at a time and day that is best for you: bit.ly/FSSSuncoastFoster

Out 'n About: this past weekend we joined the St. Pete community at the annual Pride Festival on the waterfront. Beautif...
06/09/2026

Out 'n About: this past weekend we joined the St. Pete community at the annual Pride Festival on the waterfront. Beautiful day to celebrate and have great family fun! Proud to support Pride!

Want to learn more about becoming a foster parent? Sign up for our Info Sessions at this link: bit.ly/FSSSuncoastFoster Pick a time and day that is best for you.

Summer BreakSpot is back! Meals at no cost are available for kids and teens while schools are closed. Find a site near y...
06/08/2026

Summer BreakSpot is back! Meals at no cost are available for kids and teens while schools are closed. Find a site near you: SummerBreakSpot.org/Find-Location/

Are you ready to grow your family? Are you home study approved? Then swing on by and help us drive change! Don't miss th...
06/04/2026

Are you ready to grow your family? Are you home study approved? Then swing on by and help us drive change! Don't miss this opportunity to attend a special Adoption Recruitment Event!

Connect with amazing children who are waiting to be adopted. Registration is limited, so sign up soon!
πŸ“… When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
πŸ“Where: St. Petersburg (location disclosed upon confirmed RSVP)

To RSVP (required), send home study and signed confidentiality agreement to: [email protected]

06/03/2026

πŸ›‘Stop! 🎸 School's out for summer! Yes, we know... our passion to ensure children in foster care and preventive programs are equipped for school knows no bounds. It takes time, planning and of course, YOU.

Your Impact:
πŸŽ’πŸŸ°$25 provides one youth in care with a backpack filled with essential school supplies.
πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŸ°$100 equips four youth with everything they need for a successful school year.
πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’βŽ2οΈβƒ£πŸŸ°$250 supports ten youth as they prepare to return to school with confidence.
πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’πŸŽ’βŽ4οΈβƒ£πŸŸ°$500 helps twenty youth begin the year feeling ready and supported.
No gift is too small. Every dollar makes a meaningful difference.

Donate online and make an impact for the 2026-2027 school year for a youth in care: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fssosl

Honoring Families: Celebrating parents who overcome personal obstacles to provide safe, stable homes for their children....
06/02/2026

Honoring Families: Celebrating parents who overcome personal obstacles to provide safe, stable homes for their children. Celebrating foster parents who bridge the gap and everyone who facilitates the reunification process.

Message from Jenn Petion, President and CEO of FSS: https://youtu.be/jdS2Zetogqw

Families belong together. This month, we lift up the importance of prevention, connection, and community care. πŸ’™ Find se...
06/01/2026

Families belong together. This month, we lift up the importance of prevention, connection, and community care. πŸ’™ Find services, success stories & more - start at http://FamilySupport.org.

Hannah Dowd, Kinship Licensing Specialist of Family Support Services Pasco & Pinellas Counties, sat down with Amber Free...
05/29/2026

Hannah Dowd, Kinship Licensing Specialist of Family Support Services Pasco & Pinellas Counties, sat down with Amber Freeman, host of Bloom Tampa Bay, to talk about how foster care is about community, hope and healing.

Hannah explains, "When they are placed in a foster home, that foster parent is going to be a crucial role in getting that child to a good place. Having the supports for that child, being able to advocate for their child, and, basically, leaning on the community resources that are at hand."

Hannah shares a story of "the karate kid" which highlights the importance of community support and the life-changing impact foster families can have on children in care.

See the segment at: https://www.wfla.com/video/understanding-foster-care-in-our-community-bloom/11832603/
or visit our website, read the blog: https://fssc6.org/understanding-foster-care-in-the-community/

Learn more at one of our Info Sessions. The link is: bit.ly/FSSSuncoastFoster.

One of our best moves on to retirement: Cindy Bates has been with Family Support Services Pasco & Pinellas Counties sinc...
05/28/2026

One of our best moves on to retirement: Cindy Bates has been with Family Support Services Pasco & Pinellas Counties since our inception in this community and brings an incredible 18 years of child welfare experience. She is truly a staple of our team and is best known for her kindness and her ability to make anyone feel like no stranger at all. She will be deeply missed, both professionally and personally. We wish her joy, relaxation, meaningful adventures and cherished moments. We will miss you, Cindy! πŸ’–

Drop a note of thanks and best wishes for Cindy ⬇️ and for her many years of service with kindness and joy!

Address

8560 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL
33771

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17274560600

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