Pensacola, Fla. (December 20, 2022) – More than 1,400 children in the child welfare system from Escambia to Walton County will experience the magic of Christmas thanks to the support of donors to Operation Santa. Organized through FamiliesFirst Network, Operation Santa is an annual donation drive helping children who have experienced abuse, neglect or trauma […]

Pensacola, Fla. (November 15, 2022) – Our parent company, LifeView Group, has been awarded the Military Friendly Employer (MFE) designation, signifying its commitment to the military and veteran community from hiring to career advancement and customer service. LifeView Group supports veterans and their families through its three affiliates: Currently, 183 veterans work at sites in […]

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (October 18, 2022) – LifeView Group, parent company of FamiiesFirst Network, will host a job fair and hiring event on Wednesday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Walton County location, 79 N. Davis Lane, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32433. Onsite interviews, pre-screenings and information about specific job openings will […]

Pensacola, Fla. (October 17, 2022) – Allison Hill, president and CEO of LifeView Group – parent company to FamiliesFirst Network – was honored as a Pinnacle Award recipient from 850 Business Magazine. The award spotlights leading women in business who hold themselves to a high standard and contribute to the betterment of the community. Only […]

Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2022) – Lakeview Center celebrates a milestone today in its journey as an independent nonprofit, one year since separating from Baptist Health Care. After a 25-year affiliation, team members embraced the opportunity to rebrand the organization and name the new parent company – LifeView Group – to better explain the breadth of […]

FamiliesFirst Network and Northwest Florida Health Network serve children who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect in Northwest Florida. This year, we are coming together with our community partners and local faith community to help 2,000 children celebrate the magic of Christmas. As one of Operation Santa’s helpers, you can make Christmas special for children […]

Pensacola, Fla. (June 28, 2022) – Lakeview Center has been named #7 in this year’s list of “Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida” by The Commonwealth Institute and Kaufman Rossin. The list includes both non-profit and for-profit organizations and factors in revenue, workplace diversity, innovation and customer benefits. The organizations’ leaders are required to be among […]

According to Florida Statute, everyone has a responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of children and the elderly. To make a report: Call The Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD): 1-800-453-5145 Fax a written report with your name and contact telephone to: 1-800-914-0004 Report online If you do […]

Frequently asked questions: Trauma-informed care involves interactions that emphasize physical and emotional safety, choice and empowerment for the person receiving services. The trauma-informed care approach engages people with histories of trauma and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Treatment reflects that experience. For instance, a therapist will ask “what happened to […]