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Your contribution not only helps to support our work advocating for the rights of children, but it also goes to fund quality of life needs for kids in Florida. This includes supporting Florida Youth SHINE, our youth group dedicated to providing a safe space and voice for youth.

Child Advocate Club

Join a community deeply committed to making a difference. Your monthly pledge provides continuous support for children's rights and resources, nurturing their stability and growth.

Corporate & Partner Sponsorship

Strengthen your company’s reputation and commitment to a thriving corporate culture by directly impacting the lives of Florida's children through program and event sponsorship.

In-Kind Donation

Your tangible contributions go directly into creating nurturing environments and opportunities for children. Whether it's books, technology, or resources, your gifts bridge vital gaps.

Planned & Tribute Gifts

Creating a legacy that leaves a lasting impact on the lives of countless children for generations to come is possible. By choosing to plan a gift with Florida’s Children First, you're committing to a future where children are cared for, protected, and given the guidance they need to heal, grow, and realize their potential. Your forward-thinking generosity ensures a brighter future for many.

Employer Matching

Does your company have an employer matching policy? Through corporate matching, your employees can multiply your donation to Florida’s Children First.

Pro Bono Support

Offer your expertise and skills to champion the rights of children. Legal, counseling, and other professional services are invaluable in our mission to protect and nurture every child.

Start a Fundraiser

Help more children in need through your network of friends and followers. Creating an online fundraiser is an easy and effective way to raise money.

“Their (FCF’s) commitment, evident in the assistance they provide to countless foster and adoptive parents like me, ensures our children thrive in stability and health.”

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FCF Board Member, Foster/Adoptive Parent

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Upon giving, you will receive a letter from Florida’s Children First, Inc with tax information and FEIN number. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we ensure that your donation is utilized strategically and responsibly. Your gift is fully tax-deductible within the limits of the law, so please consult your tax advisor for specific details. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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2024 Supporters

$25,000+ Statewide Sponsors And Grants

  • FFLA (formerly The Florida Bar Foundation)
  • Kelley Kronenberg (Statewide Presenting)
  • Guardian Trust
  • Paul Palank Memorial Foundation
  • The Shane McGee Foundation
  • Lazlo Fischer Foundation
  • Stuart Building Products


$10,000+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Youth Villages
  • Anonymous Donor
  • Janet H. Silverstein


$5,000+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Mazda of Palm Beach
  • Paul Palank Memorial Foundation
  • Burmer & Burmer
  • Kelley | Uustal
  • Falcone Group
  • Adele Stone & Jesse Diner
  • ÜKG
  • Talenfeld Law
  • Adele Stone & Jesse Diner
  • Schlesinger Law Offices


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  • Keiser University
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Josh Rydell & 6th Street Law
  • Truist
  • Hitchcock Law Group


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  • Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance
  • Jennifer Anderson
  • Tobias Financial Services
  • JC White
  • Senator Nan & David Rich
  • Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group
  • Nordis Technologies
  • Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation & Kidz Korner
  • Castle Group
  • FPL
  • Children’s Services Council of Broward County
  • Saxon Business Solutions / Xerox Business Solutions Southeast/Florida
  • Seth Nelson
  • The Hope Fund
  • Cohen & Blostein
  • Sharon & Mitchell Berger
  • Michelle & Stephen Jackman
  • Saul Kravec
  • Tracey Newmark
  • Singer Wealth Advisors


$500+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Anita & Ralph Byer/Setnor Byer
  • Bergeron Family of Properties
  • Barbara & Jerry Reiss
  • CBI (Cliff Berry, Inc.)
  • Coral Gables Trust Company
  • Debbie & David Schopp
  • Thermaband
  • Susan Sternberg (in Memory of Tracey McPharlin)
  • Transworld Business Advisors
  • Linda & Steve Caster
  • JAFCO
  • KSDT CPAs
  • Drs. Barbara & Robert Grosz
  • Lehman Law
  • US Legal Support
  • Robert Swindell & John Cotter
  • Sunshine Health
  • Melissa Lader Barnhardt & Family
  • The Quackenbush Law Firm
  • Grace Noethen
  • Chck Lichtman
  • The DePrimo Law Firm
  • FISKE
  • Westcare Foundation – The Village South
  • Hersh Kirtman Injury Law
  • Tin Fish Restaurants


$250+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Felice & Dennis Brandt
  • Florida Title Insurance Company
  • Stephanie Parker
  • Krupnick Campbell Malone Buser Slama Hancock
  • Richard Mercede
  • Randi Rosenberg
  • Yolianne Vega


Media Sponsors

  • BoardroomPR

2023 Supporters

$25,000+ Statewide Sponsors And Grants

  • FFLA (formerly The Florida Bar Foundation)
  • Kelley Kronenberg (Statewide Presenting)
  • Guardian Trust
  • Paul Palank Memorial Foundation
  • The Shane McGee Foundation
  • Stuart Building Products
  • Lazlo Fischer Foundation


$10,000+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Jennifer Voss & Blake Delaney
  • Citrus Family Care Network
  • Falcone Group
  • Schlesinger Law Offices


$5,000+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Cox Family Foundation
  • Buchanan Ingersol  & Rooney
  • Richard Slawson
  • Baker McKenzie
  • Anonymous Donor
  • Children’s Service Council of Broward County
  • Hitchcock Law Group
  • Howard Talenfeld & Stacie Schmerling
  • Adele Stone & Jesse Diner
  • Mazda of Palm Beach
  • ÜKG
  • Keiser University


$2,500+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Shook Hardy Bacon
  • Danielle & Chris Fellerhoff
  • Jessica Cheatam Babbitt & Ted Babbitt
  • Centene Management/Sunshine Health
  • Seary Denney Scarola Barnhardt & Shipley
  • Christopher’s Kitchen
  • The Russo Firm
  • Edge2Edge Roofing
  • Arthur Faren, Truist
  • Coffey McPharlin
  • Nova Southeastern University


$1,000+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Care Team Home Health Care
  • Karen & Bob Buesing
  • Richard Filson
  • Rosemary Armstrong & Sandy Weinberg
  • Megan Flatt
  • 4 Sisters Solutions
  • Christine Smith
  • Robin Rosenberg & Barry Shalinsky
  • The Port of Palm Beach
  • 626 Opco
  • Quantum Foundation
  • Tiffany Rothenberg
  • Dex Imaging
  • Nathan Cook
  • Gerry Glynn & Angela Halladay
  • Orange County Government
  • Sabal Engineering
  • Amscott Financial
  • Anonymous Donor
  • Stabilify
  • Harper Meyer
  • Lou & May Jean Wolff Family Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward
  • Anonymous Donor
  • ACF Adoptions
  • Adios Golf Club
  • Altman Family Foundation
  • Bergeron Family of Properties
  • Castle Group
  • FPL
  • Lauren’s Kids
  • Linda Taylor
  • Lou & May Jean Wolff Family of the Community Foundation of Broward
  • Mark Feltinghoff, JC White
  • Melissa Lader Barnhardt & Family
  • Michelle  & Stephen Jackman
  • Quackenbush Law Firm
  • Saul Kravec
  • Saxon Business Solutions
  • Setnor Byer
  • Synalovski Romani Saye
  • Upchurch Watson White & Max


$500+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Eric & Lyris Newman
  • Tracey & Matt Blair
  • Early Learning Coalition
  • Jane Horst
  • Ambersley Foundation
  • V3 Capital Group & V3 Foundation
  • Advent Health
  • Lisa Elliott
  • RIMKUS
  • Neumann Construction & Roofing
  • iFloridaDivorce.com
  • Alan Mishael
  • LMPons Consulting
  • Maggy Pons
  • Aleida Ors Waldman
  • Barbara & Jerry Reiss
  • CBI (Cliff Berry, Inc.)
  • Cohen, Blostein & Ayala
  • Coral Gables Trust
  • Debbie & David Schopp
  • Geori & Matt Seldine
  • Gerald Gregor
  • Jane Moy & Simon Yang, LPOA
  • Locality Bank
  • Commissioner Nan Rich (Broward County, District 1)
  • NFP Structured Settlements
  • Thermaband
  • Tobias Financial Advisors
  • Singer Wealth Advisors
  • Susan Sternberg (in Memory of Tracey McPharlin)
  • Transworld Business Advisors


$250+ Sponsors And Grants

  • Kelley Parris
  • Fostering Hope
  • Kate & Mark Kriynovich
  • Immigration Law Group of Florida
  • Pradeep Asnani
  • Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County
  • Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
  • Friends of Foster Children
  • Appleby One Enterprises
  • Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith
  • Florida Blue
  • Rosalind & Bernie Perlmutter
  • The Children’s Movement of Florida
  • Jaye & Anthony Abbate
  • Magic Waste
  • Mary Cagle
  • Christopher Hutchins
  • Jennifer Moon
  • His House Children’s Home
  • Al Lindsay
  • Betsy & David Murray
  • Panter Law
  • Alan Mishal
  • Ashley Hayes
  • David Goldweitz
  • Denise & Alan Siegel
  • Felice & Dennis Brandt
  • Jane Moy
  • Jaye & Anthony Abbate
  • Joan Karp
  • Marsha Levy
  • Krupnick Campbell Malone Buser Slama Hancock
  • Linda & Steve Caster
  • Dr. Robet Grosz
  • Shana Korda
  • Universal Court Reporting


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  • Be Social
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • BoardroomPR

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Alexia Nechayev

FYS Events & Meeting Chair
(Palm Beach/Miami)

Alexia Nechayev, from Miami, Florida, is a dedicated advocate for youth with lived experience in foster care and with homelessness. After being placed in foster care as a teenager, Alexia experienced firsthand the stigma surrounding the system, as well as the challenges of navigating a system that didn’t provide support for her to advocate for herself. This experience motivated her to create change, ensuring that other youth in care have the tools and resources she lacked.

She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Florida International University, and upon graduation worked as a Hope Navigator with the Department of Children and Families which allowed her to assist clients through individualized care plans, further deepening her commitment to improving the lives of marginalized youth. Alexia is now applying to law schools with the goal of advancing her advocacy work through a legal career. As the Events and Meetings Chair for Florida Youth SHINE (FYS), she creates opportunities for foster and homeless youth to collaborate and push for meaningful change. She is also an active member of the Policy and Initiative Team for Florida Youth SHINE, where she helps create and shape policies that directly impact youth in foster care. One of her proudest accomplishments is helping to develop the Foster Care Bill of Rights, a law that she feels would have made a difference during her own time in care.

In addition to her work with FYS, Alexia serves on the Board of Directors for the parent organization of FYS, Florida’s Children First. In this role, she contributes to strategic decision-making while advocating for the rights and welfare of children statewide.

Every year, she travels to the state capitol to advocate for bills she and her peers have helped shape, including key pieces of legislation that benefit foster and homeless youth. However her advocacy extends beyond her state, as she represents Florida Youth SHINE at national conferences such as the National Leaders 4 Change Conference.

Through her internship with the National Foster Youth Institute, Alexia continues to refine her advocacy skills, preparing for a future where she can contribute meaningfully to both policymaking and the legal system. Guided by the belief that “the blue sky is always there,” she remains committed to ensuring that every youth in foster care has the power and support to advocate for themselves.

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