November 3, 2025
Candy, costumes and birthday cake: 13 kids adopted in unique Home for Halloween celebration
It was a boo-tiful day to celebrate family, fun — and some birthdays! Family...
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October 23, 2025
FSS Youth Well Being team talks essential skills, life after foster care on First Coast Connect
There are a number of supportive programs for youth and young adults in foster care...
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September 17, 2025
Get your boots ready: Pink Party, Buddy Bus return to Center of Hope this October
Third annual Pink Party returns with a “Boots on the Ground” theme on Oct. 1;...
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September 10, 2025
Give thanks with a click: Support families with FSS Thanksgiving drive this season
Family Support Services’ program helps kinship families and foster youth shop for the holiday foods...
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April 4, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events in a child’s life that can have lasting...
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April 4, 2025
Building Stronger Families: Understanding Protective Factors in Child Welfare
In child welfare, protective factors are the building blocks that help families thrive. They act...
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March 27, 2025
New backgrounds for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Family Support Services (FSS) invites you to stand in solidarity with children and families across...
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March 25, 2025
‘Listening is one of the most powerful things you can do’ – Carissa Kiesow, Social Work Month profile
National Social Work Month Profile: Carissa Kiesow, Human Resources Generalist March is National Social Work...
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March 18, 2025
‘Fairness, justice and advocacy’ for all communities – Jada Hunter, Social Work Month profile
National Social Work Month Profile: Jada Hunter, Executive Director of Community Reinvestment, Center of Hope...
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March 3, 2025
‘Listen, ask questions, and collaborate’ – Louna Cajuste, Social Work Month profile
National Social Work Month Profile: Louna Cajuste, RCSWI Quality Management Specialist, Family Support Services March...
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March 3, 2025
‘Lead with empathy’ to create lasting change – Jennifer Pendergraph, Social Work Month profile
National Social Work Month Profile: Jennifer Pendergraph, MSW VP of Case Management Services, Family Support...
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February 14, 2025
17 children adopted on Valentine’s Day in Duval County
There were hearts, flowers, candy, and not a dry eye in the courtroom, as 12...
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