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Use the Law to Support Sibling Relationships – Help Reduce Institutional Trauma – Recorded 4.10.24

Co-hosted by Florida’s Children First & FLS Statewide Training Initiative Speakers:

Robin Rosenberg, Deputy Director, Florida’s Children First

C.Christine Smith, Staff Attorney, Florida’s Children First

Members of Florida Youth SHINE

Siblings can provide a consistent source of support, love, comfort, and companionship. Sibling relationships are especially important to children who have been removed from their parents. Unfortunately, the child welfare system often inflicts trauma on children by failing to place them with families who can support the entire sibling group. The system can do better – and you can help!

In this training, Florida Youth SHINE members will share their experiences with losing, maintaining, and re-establishing relationships with their siblings and others while in care. The Florida’s Children First team of attorneys with expertise in this arena will review all the laws and rules currently in place to protect sibling relationships and share practical tools that can assist in the process.

WORKSHOP MATERIALS

PPT Presentation Slides

Sibling Statutes, Rules, Operating Procedure & Benchbook

CLE #2402032n

1.5 General credits

CERTIFICATION CREDITS

1.5 Juvenile law

1.5 Marital & Family Law

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Mel

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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