Upcoming Events

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We are offering our Foster/Adoption Support Group again this year in Loxahatchee on Thursday evenings. We will begin on Thursday, September 13, 2019 (from 7-8:30pm), and we will continue on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Our last class will be May 23, 2019. Please pass this along to ANY adoptive or foster parent seeking additional support. We are a warm group of foster/adoptive moms & dads who gather to glean wisdom and nuggets from each other about how to raise our kiddos well. Parents may come regularly or they may choose a few dates to attend. The group focus is on attachment, bonding, and the unique behaviors of our kiddos as well as how we can strengthen the relationship within the family. We seek out appropriate curriculum that is specific to the social, emotional and psychological needs of our foster/adoptive families. Childcare is available but MUST RSVP in advance. Please text Trish at 214-843-5322 to RSVP. Please text no later than the Wednesday prior to the meeting. This gives us time to find adequate childcare helpers. See the attached card for the specifics on the group. Here is our calendar for this "school year": September 13 & 27 October 11 & 25 November 8 & 29? December 13 (break until January) January 10 & 24 February 14 & 28 March 14 & 28 April 11 & 25 May 9 and 23 (**Then break for the summer.) We look forward to welcoming new attendees this year!
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 3 9 - 11 a.m. Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Training Division 4215 Cherry Rd., West Palm Beach This October, the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony highlights the significant impact domestic violence has on our community. Each year, the Domestic Violence Council honors the recipients of the Barry Krischer/Domestic Violence Council Scholarship recipients. This award is available to youth and adults who have been exposed to domestic violence. The scholarship is a support for those wishing to continue their education despite having endured the trauma of domestic violence

Past Events

April 7, 2015
​Palm Beach County Unites 
Kick Off Event for
​Child Abuse Prevention Month

  • Who: PBC Unites Against Child Abuse
  • What: Kick off to Child Abuse Awareness Month (April)
  • When: Thursday, April 7th 4:30-6:30pm
  • Where: Safe Schools 1790 Spanish River Blvd.,Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • Why: To raise awareness of the increase of Child Abuse in our County and to give the community ways to help reduce that number.

Opening - Larry Rein, ED Child Net
Facilitator - Jeff DeMario, CEO Vita Nova
Prevention - Lisa Williams-Taylor, PhD CSC CEO
Domestic Violence –  Jennifer Rey, Program Services Director, Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence
Mental Health - Andres Torrens, LCSW, Vice President of Clinical Services Center for Family Services
Risk - Dennis Miles, SE Regional Director DCF
Systems - Honorable Judge Kathleen Kroll, 15th Judicial Circuit
Parent/Effect - Gina Garcia
Child - D’Atra Franklin
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Closing - Mary Wong, CEO Office Depot Foundation
                                                         

Champions for Change Luncheon - April 2nd
Hosted by The Children's Healing Institute

ChildNet Care for Kids Luncheon, April 9, 2015
honoring PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay

March Against Child Abuse April 12
Bryant Park, Lake Worth

For the Love of Children 5K Walk/Run April 18th
Hosted by the Children's Home Society

Jim Sackett Celebrity Softball Tournament
April 18, Okeeheelee Park 
presented by Friends of Foster Children