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Local Lake County Family Recognized as an Angel in Adoption™
at National Event in Washington, D.C. Lake County, Florida – The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) honored David and Melanie Stimmell as Angels in Adoption™ at an awards ceremony on October 6 and gala on October 7 in Washington, D.C. The Stimmell family was honored for their dedication and service to the care of …
ReadNovember, National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month, and we’ve been busy here at Kids Central. What does this month mean for Kids Central and children it serves in Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit? It means the staff work tirelessly to recruit new foster parents and potential adoptive parents to care for the children residing in foster homes in …
ReadDear Citrus County,
Published in the Citrus Chronicle on November 21, 2015. Imagine you’re four years old and your big brother is 10. All in one day, you’re taken from your mother after she’s arrested. Your whole world is shaken, but you take solace knowing your big brother is with you, only to find him being put in …
ReadMeet and Greet the Fosters!
Open Your Heart … and your home to change lives forever. Not just the lives of others, but yours as well. That’s the message behind Meet and Greet the Fosters, a Citrus County event aimed at recruiting foster and adoptive parents to care for the most vulnerable children. Nearly 2,000 children have been removed from …
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Local Realtor Association Gives $31,000 to Two Charities
7th Annual Chair-ity Event presented by OMCAR Realtor Affiliate Committee donates to two local charities serving children and veterans The plight of veterans and abused children weigh on the hearts of many; however, many forget that wounded veterans and struggling children live in our own communities. They can be neighbors, friends, co-workers, and community …
ReadWhat Can a Haircut do for Someone?
By Melissa Casto, MA Haircuts are very personal, at any age, and most people take a great deal of time planning their next haircut or hair style. Going to the barber or to the salon is something that most people enjoy doing. For some children living in relative caregiver homes getting a haircut is a luxury …
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