Florida's DCF Commends Kids@Home for its Exemplary Programs; South Florida Organization Recognized for Helping Foster Youth, CEO Also Elected to Chair NILA.Business & News Editors/City Desks/Community & Lifestyle Writers BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2003 At its recent statewide conference, the Florida Department Florida is a department (departamento) of Uruguay. Population and Demographics As of the census of 2004, there were 68,181 people and 21,938 households in the department. The average household size was 3.1. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. of Children and Families recognized Kids@Home as an exemplary organization in their field. The Community-Based Care Community-based care for orphans describes care for orphaned children by those who are not the biological parents but are able to provide individual care and nurture in the context of a family and community. Conference in Tampa spotlighted organizations that were seen as the leaders in their respective areas. Kids@Home was chosen based on its merits for affording foster youth ages 17-21 the best possible chance to live happy, fulfilled lives as responsible, productive adults by providing comprehensive self-sufficiency programs. "Dan Brannen's information on independent living skills was some of the best that I have received. The curriculum is effective and thoughtful and I have passed it onto our staff for review," said Lee Ann Lowery low·er·y also lour·y adj. Overcast; threatening. , conference attendee and Manager for the Orange County Youth and Family Services. There were more than 40 workshops showcasing exemplary programs at the conference. Dan Brannen, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Kids@Home, spoke to a group of 40 child welfare providers and advocates on best program design and implementation for independent living and self-sufficiency services. He also talked about his recently launched campaign titled "Debunking de·bunk tr.v. de·bunked, de·bunk·ing, de·bunks To expose or ridicule the falseness, sham, or exaggerated claims of: debunk a supposed miracle drug. the Year 18 Myth: Righting the Way for America's Foster Youth". Kids@Home has also been recognized by the National Independent Living Association (NILA NILA National Independent Living Association NILA National Institute for Leadership Advancement NILA Nebraska International Languages Association NILA National Insurance Licensing Associates NILA National Insurance Licensing Associates (Framingham, MA) ), with Brannen elected as Chairman of the Board. He will serve in the position for at least a year. His responsibilities include the strategic guidance of NILA as it supports states and non-profits in designing and implementing self-sufficiency best care practices and educates America on the plight of emancipating e·man·ci·pate tr.v. e·man·ci·pat·ed, e·man·ci·pat·ing, e·man·ci·pates 1. To free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; liberate. 2. foster teens. NILA is the nation's largest membership and advocacy group which focuses solely on the plight of America's emancipating foster teen population. It leads the way in legislative changes that support the positive transition of America's foster teens into adulthood and self-sufficiency. "I am delighted that the DCF DCF See: Discounted Cash Flows and NILA have commended the work that Kids@Home is doing to promote the needs of foster youth. It further confirms to me that we are heading down the right path, with our philosophy of best care practices," said Dan Brannen, President and CEO of Kids@Home. "By making our organization prominent with decision makers at the DCF and NILA, we are ensuring that our good work will continue to be supported and recognized. All of this will further benefit the foster youth, which is of course our ultimate goal." Kids@Home has capabilities in technology, best care practices and other innovative approaches that help current and former foster youth ages 17-21. Once a foster child turns 18-years-old, the Department of Children and Families no longer has a place for them in the system. Fifty per cent of these young adults can expect to face homelessness, joblessness, and will not have graduated from high school according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Child Welfare League of America. Kids@Home offers opportunities for them to avoid falling into a life of crime and deprivation. About Kids@Home Founded in 2000 by Joel Altman, Chairman of The Altman Foundation for Children, Kids@Home is a non-profit organization led by professionals who use evolving business principles, best care practices and today's technology to tackle the complex problems facing transitioning foster teens. Over 30,000 young people nationwide and several hundred in South Florida alone leave care each year. The goal at Kids@Home is to ensure the safety, permanency per·ma·nen·cy n. Permanence: tourists who were in awe of the permanency of the great pyramids of Egypt. Noun 1. , and well being of these teens as they transition from foster care to adulthood. Toward this goal, Kids@Home recently received a $5,000 grant from the Toppel Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Dan Brannen, President and CEO of Kids@Home recently launched a campaign titled "Debunking the Year 18 Myth: Righting the Way for America's Foster Youth". For more information, go to http://www.kidsathome.org. |
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