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Stories

For more than 20 years, FamiliesFirst Network has served children who have been abused or neglected in Northwest Florida. In our 2023 fiscal year:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

All interview requests must be made through our Marketing and Communications department. For assistance, please call 850-503-8164.

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Allison Hill with attendees at the 2023 Ethics in Business Award

Ethics in Business Award

Pensacola, FL (May 1, 2023) – LifeView Group President and CEO, Allison Hill, is a 2023 Ethics in Business Award honoree. The University of West Florida (UWF) College of Business and Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola selected her. Categories Each year, someone leading a small business (49+ employees) receives the “Combined Rotary of Pensacola Ethics […]

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Children in the welfare system experience the magic of Christmas

Pensacola, Fla. (December 20, 2022) – From Escambia to Walton County FamiliesFirst Network has worked to ensure vulnerable children in the welfare system experience the magic of Christmas. Thanks to generous donors, the Operation Santa program provided gifts to more than 1,400 children. Organized through FamiliesFirst Network, a LifeView Group affiliate, Operation Santa is an annual […]

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Parent company designated Military Friendly® Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (November 15, 2022) – Lakeview Center’s parent company, LifeView Group, is a Military Friendly® Employer (MFE). The designation signifies commitment to the military and veteran community from hiring to career advancement and customer service. LifeView Group supports veterans and their families through three affiliates: What is a Military Friendly® Employer? Currently, within LifeView […]

Job Fair and hiring event Wednesday, October 26 10am-2pm Lakeview Center at Walton County 79 N Davis Lane, Defuniak Spring FL 32433 Building 100 Women and Children's group room

Job fair in Walton County

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

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2022 Pinnacle Award recipient

Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2022) – Allison Hill, president and CEO of LifeView Group, is a 2022 Pinnacle Award recipient. The award spotlights women in business who hold themselves to a high standard and contribute to improving their communities. 850 Business Magazine selected only 12 outstanding women from an 18-county region of Northwest Florida.  How […]

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New parent company name and brand

Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2022) – Lakeview Center establishes a new parent company name and brand. It’s a milestone on the organization’s journey as an independent nonprofit. It’s been one year since separating from Baptist Health Care after a 25-year affiliation. Team members embraced this opportunity to better explain the breadth of services they provide. […]

Operation Santa

Operation Santa

FamiliesFirst Network and Northwest Florida Health Network serve children who have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect in Northwest Florida. Operation Santa is an annual giving program to help children in foster care. Together with our community partners and local faith community we help 2,000 children celebrate the magic of Christmas. As one of Operation Santa’s […]

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Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida

Pensacola, Fla. (June 28, 2022) – Lakeview Center ranked #7 in the 2022 list of “Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida” by The Commonwealth Institute and Kaufman Rossin. The list includes non-profit and for-profit organizations considering factors in revenue, workplace diversity, innovation and customer benefits. Leaders are among the highest-ranking executives in the Florida marketplace. […]

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Report child abuse

According to Florida Statute, anyone can report child abuse. It is the community’s responsibility to report witnessed and suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of children and the elderly. How to report child abuse: Call The Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) If you do suspect harm, please report your suspicions to help protect the child and […]