Please join us as we recognize Miami-Dade's outstanding advocates for children.
Celebrate the accomplishments of passionate community leaders who support the mission of Florida’s Children First by making positive changes in the lives of children.
Enjoy light bites and refreshments as we honor amazing champions for children in our community!
Hear about Florida’s Children First and Florida Youth SHINE’s extraordinary contributions to improving the lives of children. It’s a night you will not forget!
Can’t attend? Recognize the honorees with a program book ad. Gift a ticket to someone. Or donate directly to Florida’s Children First. Either way, you help make a difference in the lives of children.
HOW IT WORKS
1. REGISTER
Sign up for a sponsorship or general admission level that works for you. Admission starts at just $150. Sponsor levels from $500 or more include a program book ad and sponsor listing.
2. RECEIVE EVENT INFO
After registering, you will receive a confirmation for the event. If your registration level includes a program ad or other benefits, Florida’s Children First will contact you directly to follow up on these items.
3. RELAX & ENJOY
Share this info with friends and colleagues so they can be part of this special night, and help our community’s youth.
SIGN UP NOW
BE AN EVENT SPONSOR
$10,000
- 10 Reserved Event Seats
- Full-page ad in program book (8”h x 5”w). Event sponsors secure inside front or back cover placement, first come basis.
- Logo & Listing as an Event sponsor at the event, in the program book, and on event signage
- Testimonial in the print program
- Sponsor listing in the press release
- Listing on the FCF website and Facebook event page
- Listing in Newsletters & News Blasts sent to 5,000+ attorneys & 3,500 child advocates
- Public acknowledgment at the event
BE A LUMINARY SPONSOR
$5,000
- 8 Reserved Event Seats
- Full-page ad in program book (8”h x 5”w).
- Logo & Listing as a Luminary sponsor at the event, in the program book, and on event signage
- Listing on the FCF website.
- Public acknowledgment at the event
BE A HERO SPONSOR
$2,500
- 6 Reserved Event Seats
- Full-page ad in program book (8”h x 5”w).
- Logo & Listing as a Hero sponsor at the event, in the program book, and on event signage
- Listing on the FCF website.
- Public acknowledgment at the event
BE A CHAMPION SPONSOR
$1,000
- 4 Reserved Event Seats
- Full-page ad in program book (8”h x 5”w).
- Logo & Listing as a Champion sponsor at the event, in the program book, and on event signage
- Listing on the FCF website.
- Public acknowledgment at the event
BE A SUPPORTER SPONSOR
$500
- 2 Reserved Event Seats
- Full-page ad in program book (8”h x 5”w).
- Logo & Listing as a Supporter sponsor at the event, in the program book, and on event signage
- Listing on the FCF website.
- Public acknowledgment at the event
2 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
$275 (save $25)
- 2 General admission tickets
1 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
$150
- 1 General admission ticket
2024 MIAMI-DADE HOST COMMITTEE
Laura Reich, Co-Chair & Lourdes Pons. Co-Chair
Madison Berman * Michael Dunlavy * Heath Eskalyo * Esther Jacobo * Alvin Lindsay * Robert H. Moore * Edith Osman * Angelica Palank Sharlet * William Reich * Kayla Riera Gomez * Joshua Rosenberg * Howard Talenfeld * Julie Talenfeld * Flynn Turner * Danielle Wallis
Thank you for your support and service to our community!
WHY WE MATTER
Statistics for youth who age out of care are grim.
40% age out of care with no high school diploma
25% will be homeless after age 18
35% are parents by age 21
HALF will be unemployed by age 24
25% are in the justice system within 2 years
Less than 5% of ALL youth from foster care obtain a college degree
CAN’T ATTEND?
Donate Directly to Florida’s Children First.
Contributing to Florida’s Children helps support our 14 Florida Youth SHINE chapters and our work creating a brighter future for kids in foster care.
IMPACT
Our efforts have achieved significant reforms
- $7,938,997 donated in professional services
- 28,322 people trained statewide on important child welfare topics
- Over 17,966 pro bono hours helping children
- 96,548 hours of youth advocacy and training to improve outcomes for youth
- 45 publications distributed statewide for children’s rights
- Joined in important appeals in 38 amicus briefs filed
- 46 bills drafted, supported, or passed that protect children, such as:
- Participating in normal childhood activities like sports, band, sleepovers, without a court order
- Remaining in foster care to age 21, and not being thrown out on their 18th birthday
- Obtaining a driver’s license, as other teens typically do
- Receiving free in-state college tuition, through age 28
“Florida’s Children First’s work has led the way for youth aging out of foster care. Florida has no better advocacy group working on children’s issues.”
– Senator Nan Rich
FLORIDA ATTORNEYS
Satisfy your annual Florida Bar Pro Bono Requirements with a donation to Florida’s Children First
A $350 donation to Florida’s Children First fulfills the annual professional pro bono responsibility for Florida attorneys.* Add it on to your registration, or donate directly below, and impact the lives of youth in foster care.
FULFILL YOUR REQUIREMENT.
GET A TAX DEDUCTION.
HELP A CHILD!
*The amount recommended by FL Bar Rule 4.6-1
FLORIDA’S CHILDREN FIRST
Committed to making systemic changes that improve outcomes for youth from care.
“After feeling so alone in care, Florida Youth SHINE led me to find other youth like me, who want to use their voice to make positive changes to the system we grew up in. We all have different experiences, and we use our lived expertise to help improve the lives of children. Florida Youth SHINE has given me a platform to be empowered, valued as an expert, but most importantly FYS is my family.”
– Rebekka Behr, Florida Youth SHINE Statewide Legislative Chair
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM OUR STATEWIDE SPONSORS
