Raising humans is hard. Find resources in your community that can help provide support to families in need on the front lines.
Alachua County Foster Adoptive Parent Association
Christy O’Conner, President
(352)681-6954
Andrea Sollenberger Photography – Alachua
Newborn babies are precious and should know they were loved from the start. To document this love, newborn photography is gifted to newborn foster babies in the North Central Florida area by newborn specialist Andrea Sollenberger Photography.
Cilantro Tacos – Newberry
Show your Foster Florida card for 30% entire bill.
Partnership for Strong Families Licensing and Case Management – Multiple Locations
Partnership for Strong Families Licensing and Case Management – Multiple Locations
“To enhance the community’s ability to protect and nurture children by building, maintaining and constantly improving a network of family support services.”
Placement Services Placement Manager:
Kishanna Spooner (352) 213-2170
Gainesville Service Site Program Director:
Shannon Moser (352) 318-6848
Lake City & Trenton Service Site Program Director:
Wesley White (386) 365-6868
Live Oak & Starke Service Site Program Director:
Casey Gaouette (850) 688-3627
Kid 2 Kid Closet at The Family Church – Gainesville
“We carry gently used kids’ clothing size premie to 14/16 boys and girls, shoes, larger items, diapers, sheets, blankets, toys, books and baby items. Take what you need.”
Hours Open: (by appointment via Facebook message only)
Tuesday’s 10-1
Thursdays 12-3
One More Child Licensing Agency – Gainesville, Lakeland and others
“For every book bought, another is gifted to a child in foster care. When you open your heart and your home to children who have endured trauma, you make it possible for them to hope and dream again. We have requirements prospective foster parents must meet, and to become licensed, individuals must go through 5-7 training classes, pass a background test and have their home inspected. Our staff provides ongoing support and encouragement for those who are sharing the love of Christ in this powerful and life-changing way.
We have opportunities around the state for licensed foster parents to live rent-free in homes maintained by One More Child. Through our innovative Foster Family Home model sibling groups get to stay together in these multi-room, fully furnished homes and individuals who do not currently have the space or accommodations to care for several foster children have all they need to succeed.”
Contact Jennifer Hewitt at Jennifer.hewitt@onemorechild.org or call the number below.
Regional campuses: https://onemorechild.org/contact/