NEWS
State Senator Aaron Bean named recipient of 2020 Daniel Webster Leadership Award
Clermont Republican Dan Webster may be more of a fixture in Washington these days, but he keeps an eye on Florida’s capital city as well. On Wednesday, the Congressman announced the 2020 Daniel Webster Leadership Award to Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Aaron Bean, a Fernandina Beach Republican. The award each year recognizes individuals for […]
New Law Gives Foster Youth Nationwide Access to Driver’s Licenses
We are proud to announce that Future Effect’s legislation aimed to help youth in foster care overcome barriers to obtaining their driver’s license nationwide has been signed into law on Sunday as part of the latest Covid-19 relief package signed by President Donald Trump. This legislation is inspired by Keys to Independence, a statewide program […]
Children in Care and the Holidays
The end-of-year holiday season is typically associated with joy and family; however this year may seem a bit more stressful due to restrictions arising from the ongoing pandemic. The impact on children may be more than we realize because they might not understand why things are different this year. For children in foster care, the […]
Helping Kids Cope with the Holidays During the Pandemic
This has definitely been a strange and stressful year for kids and families. The upcoming holidays are likely to be particularly challenging. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions: 1. Make your plans in advance, if possible, and tell your kids what’s happening, when and why. Kids can adjust to lots of changes, but uncertainty […]
Talking Foster Care with Former Governor Jeb Bush
The full Zoom video of former Gov. Jeb Bush discussing Florida’s CBC model with Glen Casel of Embrace Families is now available for you to view, thanks to the efforts of Maureen Brockman of the Embrace Families Foundation team. During the conversation, Bush said he was proud of his role leading Florida to the Community-Based […]
Florida Near the Top of the Pack in Foster Care Outcomes
According to a new report from Child Trends, Florida is near the top of the pack in foster care outcomes. The child welfare research group compiled 2019 data for the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and found the Sunshine State leading the way in six categories and placing second in […]
October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Prevent Child Abuse Florida recognized October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month, highlighting preventative measures to decrease sleep-related infant deaths, the leading cause of death for children under the age of one in Florida. In fact, in 2019, there were at least 69 […]
NEW WEBINAR: What Do the Election Results Mean for ME?
No matter the political party you identify with, we all want to know one thing after an election. How will this impact my life? Legislative Advocates Albert Balido and Max Perkins are here to provide insight on the results of the 2020 general election – and what that means for you. Register here! About our […]
Make Your Vote HEARD!
Make your voice heard! Your vote is your voice on issues like healthcare, housing, education – and yes, child welfare! Think your vote doesn’t matter? Think again! There have been many times in history that a single vote was the deciding factor in a major election. In 2016, a House Representative from Wyoming won by […]
TAKE ACTION: US 2020 Census Count
Census figures will determine how the government spends $800 billion in federal funding. The 2010 Census missed more than two million children under 5, costing states $550 million per year in lost federal funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, foster care, adoption and child care services. That number of missed children is […]