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Support children and families in need

FamiliesFirst Network provides child protective services and case management in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.

Because of support from our donors, children who have experienced abuse or neglect to know safety and stability. FamiliesFirst Network is a non-profit 501c3 organization, operating with support from our community. See our annual report for the impact your gift can make.

Here are a few ways you can get involved:

  1. Give to FamiliesFirst Network – on a one-time or monthly basis. Your support helps us improve facilities so the children in our care can be as comfortable as possible during a scary and challenging time, as well as provide vital resources like clothing, toiletries and school supplies to families in need.
  1. Send items for children coming into foster care – available on our Amazon Wish List. Your gifts ship directly to our case managers, who distribute to the children in need.
  2. Sign-up for our e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn to hear stories of how we’re helping our community.
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How your gift helps

Every gift brings safety, dignity, and stability to children and families served by FamiliesFirst Network.

 $25+ — Immediate Comfort & Care

  • Cozy child blanket
  • Basic food items or infant formula
  • Teddy bear or comfort item for emotional support

$50+ — Everyday Essentials

  • Complete basic clothing set (shirt, pants, socks, underwear)
  • Backpack with essential school supplies
  • Diapers and wipes for infants

$100+ — Stability for Families

  • Expanded food and formula kits
  • Multiple packs of onesies, baby blankets, or hygiene supplies
  • Comfort bundles for siblings entering care together

$150+ — Safety, Reunification & Long‑Term Support

  • Infant or toddler car seats that meet federal safety standards
  • Larger placement bags and specialty items for older youth
  • Support for supervised visitation and reunification needs
  • Welcome Home gift for reunified families (family photo, dinner gift card, or game night bundle) also including furniture, beds, sheets and meals.
  • Support for Parent Advisory Council initiatives

$250+ — Family Preservation & Caregiver Support

  • Utilities assistance to stabilize families
  • Temporary housing support to prevent removal
  • Emergency household needs for kinship and non-relative caregivers

$500+ — Youth Enrichment & Critical Needs

  • Covers expenses not funded by insurance (braces, specialized evaluations)
  • Youth camp tuition, prom attire, or extracurricular fees
  • Lice treatment and hygiene emergencies

$1,000+ — Young Adult Independence & Workforce Support

  • Welcome Home starter kits for young adults transitioning to independence (towels, linens, dishes, etc.)
  • Emergency Car Kits
  • Life-skills training, career development, and support programs
  • Strengthening workforce capacity through manageable caseload initiatives
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Making a difference across Northwest Florida

Reflects FamiliesFirst Network’s children, youth and parents served in FY25

Stories of impact

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Operation Santa Community Partner Spotlight Flippin' Out Gymnastics, Martial Arts America

Partner Spotlight: Martial Arts America and Flippin’ Out Gymnastics

For nearly a decade, Martial Arts America and Flippin’ Out Gymnastics have helped bring the joy of Christmas to hundreds of children across Northwest Florida through Operation Santa. Each year, their students, families and staff come together to shop for kids involved in child protective services, helping ensure holiday magic for those in need. Their […]

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Amy King

Professional Growth Journey: Amy King

Putting families first: After 20 years in the military, Amy King was ready for a new chapter, one that allowed her to continue making a difference in the lives of others. During her time in the military, she spent five years volunteering as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), advocating for children and gaining firsthand insight […]

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Donor Spotlight: T-Mobile

Donor Spotlight: T‑Mobile

T‑Mobile supports connection, care and community: Strong collaborations make it possible to deliver life‑changing services across our organization. One of those organizations is T‑Mobile, whose support reaches beyond technology to strengthen the work happening on the ground every day. Rooted in community As a sponsor of FamiliesFirst Network’s Child Welfare Conference, T‑Mobile has demonstrated a […]

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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.  FamiliesFirst Network License # CH81940.

FamiliesFirst Network is a subsidiary of LifeView Group, a nonprofit family of companies.  License # CH1593