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Child Welfare 2026 Legislative Update & 5 Year Retrospective – RECORDING AVAILABLE

Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session resulted in the passage of many fewer bills that have impact on Florida’s child welfare system than typical sessions. This CLE will look at those bills – and what came close but died. Then we will take the opportunity to look back at key legislation from the previous five years. Participants will be invited to weigh in on the successes, near misses and failures.

Speakers:

Geori Seldine, Executive Director, Florida’s Children First

Robin Rosenberg, Deputy Director, Florida’s Children First

Robert Latham, Associate Director, Children & Youth Law Clinic, University of Miami School of Law

WATCH THE RECORDING HERE

CLE: #2605735N
CLE CREDITS: 2.0 General credits
CERTIFICATION CREDITS:   2.0 Juvenile law
APPROVAL PERIOD: 5.10.26 – 11.30.27

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Mel De Miami

FYS Communications & Marketing Chair
(Miami)

Hi everyone!

My name is Mel and I’m 23. In the community support space, I’m known for strong communication, crisis navigation, and the ability to build trust with participants from diverse backgrounds. I consistently hold close partnerships with care coordinators, advocates, and local organizations to provide comprehensive and high-quality support. 

I specialize in creating structured tools such as educational guides, clear documentation, and life-skills resources that help youth better understand their needs, boundaries, and options.

Alongside my advocacy work, I have become an accomplished creative whose work spans digital design, visual content development, and storytelling. I design flyers, presentations, and multimedia pieces that bring clarity, culture, and visual impact to youth programming, community initiatives, and local events. My creative eye allows me to transform information into accessible and engaging visuals that resonate authentically with the communities I serve. 

I am proud to be a member of the 2025-26 Statewide Board as and lend my skills to Florida Youth SHINE in support of my peers and bringing changed for youth with homeless and foster care experience. 

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