Speak Up for Kids Palm Beach County

06/17/2026

Cooking Up Confidence & Independence! 🍳👊🏼

This month, the Foster Youth Resource Center (FYRC) partnered with Vita Nova, Inc. to host the first life skills workshop of the summer: Chopped: Cooking Skills! 👨‍🍳

Six youth participated in this hands-on experience, learning how to prepare a simple, nutritious meal while practicing recipe reading 📖, meal planning 📝, safe food handling ✅, and independent cooking skills. Working in teams, they gathered ingredients, prepared their meals, and built confidence in the kitchen with support from FYRC and Vita Nova staff.

More than just a cooking class, this workshop helped youth develop problem-solving skills, self-sufficiency, and confidence that will support them as they transition into adulthood. Learning essential life skills today helps create a stronger, more successful tomorrow. 🙌

We are so proud of each participant for stepping outside their comfort zone, trying something new, and investing in their future. We look forward to continuing to provide opportunities that empower our youth with the tools they need to thrive! 💙

06/14/2026

✏️ Help Foster Children Start the School Year Strong! 📚

A huge thank you to the Ocean Ridge Police Department for hosting their annual Back-to-School Supply Drive benefiting children served through Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County. Their commitment to supporting local children helps ensure foster youth begin the school year with the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

From notebooks and pencils to crayons, glue, backpacks, and other classroom essentials, every donation helps provide a sense of confidence and normalcy for children who have already experienced significant challenges.

📍 Drop-Off Location:
Ocean Ridge Police Department Lobby
6450 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge

📅 Now through July 30

When a child enters a new school year prepared, it is about more than supplies—it is about dignity, belonging, and the opportunity to focus on learning instead of worrying about what they do not have.

Thank you to the Ocean Ridge Police Department and everyone who contributes to making this school year a successful one for Palm Beach County’s children in foster care.

06/12/2026

Our Executive Director, Volunteer, and Event Manager walked into the Florida FAPA Conference photo-ready… 📸✨

The Speak Up For Kids team is proud to be representing Palm Beach County at this year’s Florida FAPA Conference 2026 in Orlando!

Over the next three days, we’ll be connecting with advocates, foster families, caregivers, and community partners who are dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for every Florida foster child and family.

If you’re attending the conference, be sure to stop by our Selfie Photo Booth located at the end of the hall next to the main ballroom. Snap a photo, share a smile, and help us celebrate the incredible individuals making a difference in the lives of children every day. 📸💙

We can’t wait to meet you!

06/12/2026

☀️⛳ SUMMER FAMILY FUN! ⛳☀️

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun hosted by Drive Shack and sponsored by Velocity Community Credit Union, all while supporting Speak Up For Kids!

📅 July 22, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Drive Shack WPB
1710 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Enjoy:
⛳ Mini Golf
🏌️ Family Golf Fun in a Private Bay
🍿 Snacks
🎁 Giveaways
😊 Great Family Fun

Gather your family, bring your friends, and spend a fun-filled afternoon supporting children in foster care throughout Palm Beach County.

Thank you Velocity Community Credit Union and Drive Shack ⛳️ for organizing this wonderful event!

🔗 Register today: SpeakUpForKidsPBC.org/events

06/11/2026

🔦 Volunteer Spotlight: Gianna ✨

A huge thank you to Gianna, a talented student at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, for dedicating her time and creativity to help make a difference!

Gianna recently spent the day creating engaging new videos for our Life Skills Portal, helping foster youth gain valuable knowledge and resources to support their future success. Her passion, talent, and commitment to giving back are making a meaningful impact in our community.

We are grateful for volunteers like Gianna who help us empower children and teens throughout Palm Beach County. 💙

Interested in making a difference? Visit www. speakupforkidspbc.org/volunteer to learn how you can get involved.

06/11/2026

School may be out, but healthy meals are still on the menu! 🍎☀️

This summer, families can access FREE meals and snacks for children and teens 18 and under through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. No application. No registration. Just find a nearby location and show up during designated meal times. 🍔🍕

Summer BreakSpot sites are available at schools, libraries, parks, community centers, and other convenient locations throughout Florida.

📍 Find a meal site near you: www.summerbreakspot.org/find-location/

✅ Free meals for kids and teens 18 & under
✅ Multiple locations across Florida
✅ Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and more available at participating sites
✅ No registration required at most locations

Help us spread the word so every child has access to nutritious meals while school is out. 💙

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Is the 2026 World Cup Final on your bucket list? ⚽🏆

Now’s your chance to make that dream a reality while supporting an incredible cause! 🌎❤️

For every $100 donation made to Speak Up For Kids, you’ll receive one raffle entry for a chance to win amazing prizes, including:

🥇 Grand Prize
• 2 tickets to the 2026 World Soccer Championship Final in East Rutherford, NJ on July 19, 2026
• $1,500 spending money

🥈 Second Prize
• 2-night stay at the Wyndham Boca Raton
• $250 spending money

🥉 Third Prize
• $500 gift card to NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

✨ 100% of your donation goes directly to Speak Up For Kids
📅 Drawing Date: June 26, 2026
📣 Winners will be announced on the Boca West Children’s Foundation social media pages.

Every donation helps provide advocacy, support, and resources for children in Palm Beach County. Together, we can make a lasting impact. ❤️

🎟️ Donate today and enter to win:
www.speakupforkidspbc.org/donate