Building Brighter Futures: Why Julie and Chris Barnett Believe Every Child Deserves a Place to Call Home
For Julie and Chris Barnett, philanthropy has never been about recognition. It’s about responsibility.Throughout their lives, the couple has built successful businesses, raised a family, and dedicated themselves to giving back to organizations that make a lasting impact. Their philosophy is simple: when you’re fortunate enough to make a difference, you have an obligation to […]
Meet Our Newest Board Members
We are honored to welcome four exceptional leaders to the SOS Children’s Villages Florida Board of Directors. Their experience spans business, philanthropy, and community leadership, bringing new perspectives and valuable expertise to help drive our mission. As we continue to expand our impact, their guidance will help strengthen our work, and support the children, and […]
Meet Our 2026 Graduates
This month we celebrate the remarkable SOS Class of 2026. These graduates have shownresilience, determination, and strength in the face of life’s challenges. Whether earninga high school diploma or college degree, each of these young adults have reached animportant milestone through perseverance, courage, and hard work. Their journeys are atestament to the power of hope, […]
From guidance to gratitude
Honoring a Retired Guide Dog One Step at a Time This year on Saturday April 11th, furry friends will be part of the fun at the Steps for SOS 5k! Participants are invited to walk alongside their beloved dogs in support of our mission. Those who raise a minimum of $100 in honor of their […]
SOS Welcomes Our New Board Chair
We are delighted to welcome Amy Lee as the new chair of our Board. We are grateful for her willingness to serve and for her leadership, insight, and commitment she brings to our mission. Amy has passionately served on our Board for eight years and was previously Chair of the Governance Committee. We look forward […]
A Forever Family: Antoinette’s Journey to Motherhood Again
As a foster parent, Antoinette opened her heart to many children during her twelve years at SOS, but something about these two sisters was different. Over two years ago, two little girls, just 3 and 5 years old arrived at SOS Children’s Villages Florida. Their young lives had already been filled with uncertainty, but when […]
A Major Obstacle
SOS Children’s Villages Florida Therapist, Krista Vecchione, who sees our children onsite for their therapy sessions shares some insight into what our children experience while in foster care. Mental health therapy is administered to all children and is a criticalcomponent for their overall well-being, healing, and ability to receive other services allowing them to be […]
National Foster Care Month Feature…Those Who Age Out
The narrative around foster care often centers on heartwarming reunifications or adoptions—stories that end with “happily ever after.” What about those who turn eighteen and age out of care and did not experience what many view as being the “picture perfect” ending? Meet Eric who after years of living in fostercare, went on to build […]
Meet SOS Children’s Villages Florida emerging philanthropic leaders
Generation Z and Millennial donors are approaching charitable giving differently than previous generations. Over the past twenty years there have been significant social, technological, economic, and globalization advancements which have reshaped the way younger generations are impacting philanthropy. The most significant changes are seen in the areas of them wanting to have hands on involvement […]
International Women’s Day Celebration at SOS Children’s Villages Florida
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, and political achievements of women. At SOS Children’s Villages Florida, we honor the incredible women who selflessly contribute to ensuring that our children are cared for, guided, and loved. Below, we highlight some of the remarkable individuals who play a pivotal role in our […]