Florida Network of Youth and Family Services

Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Championing Florida's Youth and Families for 50 Years.

Congratulations to Florida Network team member, Julia Henry on earning her master of social work with a clinical concent...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to Florida Network team member, Julia Henry on earning her master of social work with a clinical concentration from Florida State University. ❤️

We are so proud of you, Julia!

One month on the job, and Octavious Sider already showed up in the biggest way. He rallied nine friends — a barber, a nu...
06/08/2026

One month on the job, and Octavious Sider already showed up in the biggest way. He rallied nine friends — a barber, a nurse, a chef and more — to transform Florida Network Member Organization, Children's Home Society of Florida Safe Harbor Shelter into a full career and wellness day for youth across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach. The day ended with a youth-made Italian feast. That's what going above and beyond looks like. We appreciate you, Octavious! 👏

June is National Safety Month, and keeping youth and families safe is at the heart of everything The Network does. This ...
06/05/2026

June is National Safety Month, and keeping youth and families safe is at the heart of everything The Network does. This month and every month, we're committed to building safer communities across Florida. 🦺

Florida Network's Director of Outreach Paula Moreno joined fellow member organizations at the inaugural Florida Fathers ...
06/04/2026

Florida Network's Director of Outreach Paula Moreno joined fellow member organizations at the inaugural Florida Fathers and Faith Symposium this week in Orlando, FL, hosted by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice .

The symposium centered on a powerful premise: fathers and faith communities are agents of prevention, early intervention and long-term support for youth and families. By building deeper collaboration between state agencies, community organizations and local faith institutions, the goal is a family-centered approach that supports the youth we serve and strengthens the entire system surrounding them. Thank you to the DJJ team for bringing so many key stakeholders from across the state together for this important conversation.

Another session in the books, and The Network has reason to celebrate. Thanks to the leadership of Representative State ...
06/03/2026

Another session in the books, and The Network has reason to celebrate. Thanks to the leadership of Representative State Representative Berny Jacques , the 2026-2027 state budget includes funding for the SNAP Dually Served program. SNAP is an evidence-based intervention program that improves child behavior. Dually served supports youth who are at risk of becoming further involved in the juvenile justice system.

Thank you to each of the lawmakers who continue to champion Florida’s youth and families, and especially to Representative Jacques for his leadership this session.

Great things are happening at Lutheran Services Florida Hope House Shelter in Crestview.During a recent visit, our Dire...
05/21/2026

Great things are happening at Lutheran Services Florida Hope House Shelter in Crestview.

During a recent visit, our Director of Nursing Jen Taylor got a firsthand look at the work of their team, who has built a structured system of reminders and quick-reference guides to make medication assistance as safe and seamless as possible for staff and residents. These easy to use and accessible tools empower team members and youth.

And those handprints on the wall? Each one represents a life Hope House has touched. These hands are a touching reminder of the way that .

What if you could teach a child to stop, think and make a better choice before a bad choice becomes a bad outcome? That'...
05/18/2026

What if you could teach a child to stop, think and make a better choice before a bad choice becomes a bad outcome?

That's exactly what Stop Now and Plan, or SNAP®, does. 🛑 Designed specifically for school settings, this 13-week, in-class program serves students ages 6-11, building skills to manage anger, handle peer pressure and deal with bullying. It meets kids where they are: in the classroom and out in the community.

Last month, FL DJJ Senior Director Dasia Powell, Deputy Assistant Secretary Brent Musgrove, Assistant Secretary Alice Si...
05/15/2026

Last month, FL DJJ Senior Director Dasia Powell, Deputy Assistant Secretary Brent Musgrove, Assistant Secretary Alice Sims and other members of the DJJ team made a visit to our member organization LSF-Miami Bridge North.

It was an opportunity to share program highlights, talk through challenges and explore ways to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for youth.

We’re thankful for the partnership of the entire team at Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and for the outstanding work of the Lutheran Services Florida Miami Bridge team.

The Florida Network SNAP Team came together in Tampa to host a Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) Under 12 Training at the Youth A...
05/13/2026

The Florida Network SNAP Team came together in Tampa to host a Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) Under 12 Training at the Youth Advocate Program Conference Room.

14 participants from 10 membership organizations were trained and equipped to facilitate any of the SNAP Under 12 or SNAP in Schools and Communities groups.

The participants learned how to facilitate the 13-week curriculum to the young men, women and caregivers that enroll in the program.

We are so excited to continue to advance our vision to have all youth in Florida reach their fullest potential by learning how to use their SNAP skills and making their problems smaller not bigger.

The Florida Network’s Spring Executive Advisory Roundtable (EAR) is underway in Lake Nona! EAR members from across the s...
05/12/2026

The Florida Network’s Spring Executive Advisory Roundtable (EAR) is underway in Lake Nona! EAR members from across the state have gathered together for a meaningful conversation on the challenges in front of us and the opportunities shaping our collective work to support Florida’s youth and families.

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