Friends of Foster Children Announces Announces New Executive Director and Program Manager
FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER Jane Billings Jessica Goodall Naples, Fla. – Mar. 4, 2013 - The Board of Friends of Foster Children, SWFL (FFC) is delighted to announce that Jane Billings, Executive Director, and Jessica Goodall, Program Manager, joined the Friends of Foster Children as of Mar. 1,… [Continue Reading]
Friends of Foster Children Wants Your Wheels
Friends of Foster Children of SWFL Inc. (FFC) is pleased to announce they are now accepting vehicle donations through a partnership with Naples Auto Donation Center Inc. (NADC). NADC is a local charitable vehicle donation program that simplifies vehicle donation processing for Collier County non-profits. “Non-profits are often hesitant to accept donated vehicles, because of… [Continue Reading]
FBCH student selected for participation in Florida Leadership Academy
Florida Baptist Witness FBCH student selected for participation in Florida Leadership Academy Jul 18, 2012 By STAFF TALLAHASSEE (FBCH)—Kei Kei. It’s a strong, memorable name that perfectly suits the take-charge personality of a 15 year-old girl with an electric smile who lives on the Tallahassee campus of the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes. Right now, Hannah… [Continue Reading]
No arrests in the suspected child abuse death of 5-month-old Bonnie Caban Pearce
Orlando Sentinel No arrests in the suspected child abuse death of 5-month-old Bonnie Caban Pearce By Bianca Prieto, Orlando Sentinel 9:22 p.m. EST, July 18, 2012 Tears streamed down Amanda Pearce’s face as she recalled the turmoil of the past two years. At 16, Pearce dealt with a difficult, unplanned pregnancy that she says nearly… [Continue Reading]
7/6/12 Gift card unlocks access to the best of Collier parks for foster children
Naples Daily News By KATHERINE ALBERS Friday, July 6, 2012 Getting families into Sun-n-Fun Lagoon used to be a chore for Tara Bieling, the education coordinator with Friends of Foster Children. By the time families made a request and funds could be sent to them to purchase a pass to the North Naples water park,… [Continue Reading]
Gov. signs bill creating tougher penalties for not reporting child abuse
WFTV Orlando June 18, 2012 The Penn State sex abuse scandal has prompted new legislation in Florida. The governor just signed a bill into law that creates tougher penalties for not reporting child abuse. The law takes effect in October, but the Department of Children and Families is already preparing for an onslaught of calls… [Continue Reading]
