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Leyla’s Adoption Story
By the time Leyla entered the dependency system in October 2012 she had endured so much. She was sad and felt lost. As a result she became completely resistant to idea of being adopted. She didn’t...
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Foster Parent Highlight: Becky Armstrong
Becky Armstrong has been a foster parent with Devereux for 5 years. Ms. Armstrong has always had a love for being around children and decided to become a foster parent out of this love for kids. Becky...
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February 2015 E-News: Message from the CEO
Dear Friends, As we commemorate the rich history of African Americans throughout the month of February, I invite you to recognize the accomplishments of our colleagues and friends who serve as amazing...
View ArticleA Decade of Difference Serving Children and Families
Brevard Lead Child Welfare Agency Celebrates 10 Years of Protecting Children, Strengthening Families, Changing Lives MELBOURNE, FL – February 7, 2015 – For the past ten years, Brevard Family...
View ArticleNews from IMPOWER – December 2014
For many children, especially those in the foster care system, the holidays can be difficult. Some are awaiting their forever families while others are still adjusting to being separated from the life...
View ArticleDecember 2014 E-News: Message from the CEO
The holidays are traditionally a time when we gather with our loved ones and friends to share the most important gift in life – love – with those who mean the most to us. However, for many this is a...
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Mom hopes for home for the holidays — and beyond
All Brianna Bruno wants for Christmas is a boring old schedule. The everyday doldrums of getting out of bed, ushering kids to school and reporting to work probably sounds lame to most people. But when...
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Ten Years: Over 10,000 Children Safe
With the help of Brevard Family Partnership and IMPOWER, Cory (second row, center) and his sister Angelina (left) were adopted in 2014 and became part of the Bodenheimer “forever family.” Ten years...
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March is National Social Work Month
Dependency Care Managers, C.A.R.E.S. Coordinators, supervisors and devoted individuals in the community that serve Brevard Family Partnership’s children and families are committed to improving the...
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Foster Parent Highlight: The Mantilla Family
How long have you been foster parents? My husband and I were licensed mid October of 2014 and received our first placement October 23rd. What made you decide to become foster parents? We decided to...
View ArticleYouth Advisory Council Seeks Mentors for Youth in Foster Care
The Brevard Family Partnership Youth Advisory Council invites you to consider participating in an exciting new initiative recently launched with the intent to support the ongoing growth, development,...
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Ten Years: Over 10,000 Children Safe
With the help of Brevard Family Partnership and IMPOWER, Cory (second row, center) and his sister Angelina (left) were adopted in 2014 and became part of the Bodenheimer “forever family.” Ten years...
View ArticleJanuary 2015 E-News: Message from the CEO
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 10 years ago this month, as Community Based Care of Brevard, years of hard work, dedication, advocacy, and reform concluded with the unveiling...
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Foster Parent Highlight: Michelle and Annil Gunness
Michelle and Annil Gunness have been foster parents for seven years. Both Michelle and Annil have family members who are foster parents, and it was because of their influence that the Gunness’ decided...
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Leyla’s Adoption Story
By the time Leyla entered the dependency system in October 2012 she had endured so much. She was sad and felt lost. As a result she became completely resistant to idea of being adopted. She didn’t...
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Foster Parent Highlight: Becky Armstrong
Becky Armstrong has been a foster parent with Devereux for 5 years. Ms. Armstrong has always had a love for being around children and decided to become a foster parent out of this love for kids. Becky...
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February 2015 E-News: Message from the CEO
Dear Friends, As we commemorate the rich history of African Americans throughout the month of February, I invite you to recognize the accomplishments of our colleagues and friends who serve as amazing...
View ArticleMarch 2015 E-News: Message from the CEO
Dear Friends, March is National Social Work Month and the official theme for 2015 is: “Social Work Paves the Way for Change.” Social workers and child welfare professionals are amazing individuals!...
View ArticleApril is national Child Abuse Prevention Month – Local Task Force reaches out...
To promote awareness of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force of Brevard County will host several events and activities to spread a community-wide message that...
View ArticleNews from IMPOWER
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, IMPOWER encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Central Florida a better place for children. By...
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