Many Floridians are facing overwhelming challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, even young adults. Losing a job, or missing graduation, is bad enough, but it can be harsher for young adults without families. That’s why a Florida organization that works with current, and former, foster youth is trying its best to stay connected with children who […]

Florida’s Children First is an award-winning non-profit dedicated to fighting for the rights of at-risk children and youth currently in, or aging out of, foster care. And Wednesday, May 22nd at the SunTrust International Center in Miami, the organization will hold its 2019 Miami-Dade Champs for Children Awards, where they will honor two very deserving young adults.

Florida Youth SHINE (Striving High For Independence And Empowerment) is a youth-run peer organization that empowers former and current foster youths to become leaders and advocates in their communities. They discuss their organization and future plans. Host: Dr. Liz Holifield Original airdate: April 14, 2019

Left to right: Howard Talenfeld, Christina Spudeas, Keisha Anthony, Carlos Martinez and Michael Dunlavy MICHAEL MURPHY COURTESY Kenisha Anthony entered the foster care system when she was 5 years old. After she aged out at 18, she didn’t know where to go or what to do. “When I aged out, I didn’t feel like my social worker […]

Florida’s Children First is an award-winning non-profit dedicated to fighting for the rights of at-risk children and youth currently in, or aging out of, foster care. And Wednesday, May 22nd at the SunTrust International Center in Miami, the organization will hold its 2019 Miami-Dade Champs for Children Awards, where they will honor two very deserving young adults.