Why Language Matters
“People should not be defined by their experiences. This is especially true for youth with lived experience in the child welfare system which includes foster care.” In June SOS Children’s Villages Florida hosted a community program made up of a panel of business leaders and advocates, to work to redress foster care biases, close gaps […]
Philanthropy Truly Begins at Home!
BRANDON AKS SOS Children’s Villages Florida is thrilled to spotlight Brandon Aks, an exceptional youth advocate and student at FAU High School in Boca Raton, Florida. Despite the demands of his FAU High School curriculum, Brandon embodies the ethics of philanthropy and community engagement. Balancing his college-level courses and navigating an accelerated curriculum, Brandon […]
Progress New Law Impacting Foster Youth in Florida
The critical period between when young adults leave foster care at age 18, and the transitionary time as they become self-sufficient adults is critical. New legislation will extend vital services and support as they make the transition to full independence. These services include mentoring, tutoring, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, job and career skills […]
Meet our 2024 Graduates
MAEVAH PETIT-FRERE Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Central Florida TY’KIYSAH BREIGHNER High School: Plantation High School Will Attend: Broward College Major: Culinary and Business ANDREA CAMPOS-RAMIREZ High School: Northeast Highschool Will Attend: Broward College Major: Sonography KAESHAWN WORMELY High School: Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED Magnet School Will Attend: Broward College […]
Special National Foster Care Month Feature Ryan’s Story
This month, we introduce you to Ryan Mohorne who is joining us in the journey of removing barriers and destigmatization of former foster youth by telling their stories and voicing their experiences. Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from FAMU, a master’s in professional communication from FSU, and will pursue his doctorate in […]
Celebrating 20 Years!
SANDRA WALLACE, COOIf you ever wonder what it takes to manage the daily operations of the Village, meet our Chief Operating Ocer, Sandra Wallace, who is celebrating 20 years of passionate and dedicated service to our children and young adults. She is a certied Child Welfare Case Manager and has a B.A. in Business Administration […]
Partnership Employment Opportunities for Former Foster Youth
Finding gainful employment is often an area of difficulty for former foster youth. These young adults as they transition towards becoming fully functioning self-sufficient adults, need to have well developed social and self-efficacy skills to equip them to manage relationships in multiple contexts, including in an employment setting. Through our partnership and philanthropic efforts, Seminole […]
This is What Love Looks Like
We all need some love sometimes, and children who enter the foster care system often need a little extra as they heal from past traumas and go about living their best lives. One of the most tangible ways we can show what loves looks like at SOS, is through our incredible program outcomes. What this […]
On Track to Brighter Futures
With one month into the new year, we are pleased to share stories of our children moving in the direction of bright and promising futures. Whether children are reunited with parents or family members, adopted, or settled into Village life where they have access to programs and services to help them through the transition of […]
A Therapist’s View of Academic Performance for SOS Foster Children
KRISTA VECCHIONESOS Therapist Our children have settled into the new school year, and we wanted to provide you with an update on how they are progressing. Here at SOS Children’s Villages Florida, we place a strong emphasis on academics resulting in a 100% high school graduation rate for the past fifteen consecutive years. Meet our […]
