For more than 20 years, FamiliesFirst Network has served children who have been abused or neglected in Northwest Florida. Each year:
Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.
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FamiliesFirst Network and our parent company LifeView Group have been recognized as a 2026 Top MilSpouse Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This award highlights our ongoing commitment to recruiting, supporting and retaining military spouses by offering meaningful career pathways, flexibility and long-term professional growth. “Our mission-driven work, serving individuals and families in need, deeply resonates […]
FamiliesFirst Network and our parent company LifeView Group have been recognized as a 4 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. This prestigious accolade highlights our strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. FamiliesFirst Network supports veterans and their families by providing case management services, working closely […]
Brian Coleman has been named FamiliesFirst Network’s Team Member of the Quarter! Brian serves as young adult services child welfare case manager. Brian has gone above and beyond by helping young adults aging out of foster care personalize and furnish their homes, even going to estate sales, yard sales and furniture stores, while advocating for […]
Scott is known throughout FamiliesFirst Network for always showing up fully, consistently and with a smile. His steady dedication to children, families and colleagues is a key reason why he was selected as the 2025 Team Member of the Year. Those who work with him describe him as the person you can count on in […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2025) – FamiliesFirst Network’s parent company, LifeView Group, has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation, marking the organization’s fourth consecutive year receiving this honor. This recognition underscores LifeView Group’s ongoing commitment to supporting the military and veteran community through hiring, career advancement and comprehensive services. As a nonprofit family of […]
When crises arise, Scott Sullivan, child welfare case manager, goes above and beyond. In a recent ICPC case, he acted immediately to secure temporary care for two children by transporting them to and from school, helping with meals and laundry, and even purchasing clothing— all to ensure they felt safe and supported. As his manager, […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2025) – LifeView Group—parent company of Lakeview Center, FamiliesFirst Network, and Global Connections to Employment—has earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the highest level of achievement awarded by the organization. This milestone reflects LifeView Group’s unwavering commitment to quality, person-centered care and continuous improvement […]
In December 2024, both Lisa and Deidre accepted a temporary reassignment from their regular roles to carry full child welfare caseloads amid rising needs. Despite the short notice, large caseloads and the demands of the holiday season, they each stepped outside their normal responsibilities with full ownership of their assigned children—ensuring safety, permanency and well-being. […]
Brandy Dyer, records specialist in vital statistics, has been named FamiliesFirst Network Team Member of the Quarter! In just one year, she’s streamlined processes—building relationships with the local health department and Social Security Administration and advocating for language changes in shelter orders with Children’s Legal Services to speed up permanency for kids. Brandy’s solution-oriented approach […]
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