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.
FamiliesFirst Network’s adoptions team has been recognized as Team Member of the Year in honor of their dedication and impact in helping children find loving, permanent homes. Their hard work was further validated on a national level with the prestigious Adoption Excellence Award from the Children’s Bureau, part of the U.S. Department of Health and […]
Laura Goodall-Brown, HR-IS manager, has been named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year! Laura plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our team member data and ensuring our HR systems run efficiently. Her dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on our organization. Laura sought a career with LifeView Group because […]
Thanks to Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, parents and children utilizing the Escambia County FamiliesFirst Network service center will now enjoy a newly decorated and welcoming visitation space, plus much-needed amenities supporting foster families. When a child is removed from their biological parent’s home, reunification is the primary goal whenever possible. Visitation plays a crucial role […]
We are proud to report that all operations will resume as normal on Monday, Jan. 27. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team members across all departments who stepped up to provide continuous coverage for those we serve. From maintaining critical operations to offering assistance for those in need, our culture of compassion, teamwork […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Jan 15, 2024) – More children across Northwest Florida will find adoptive homes – and more youth aging out of foster care will be connected to the support they need – thanks to FamiliesFirst Network’s $20,000 grant from Selfless Love Foundation. Selfless Love Foundation has been a vital partner of FamiliesFirst Network since […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2025) – LifeView Group – parent company of FamiliesFirst Network – has been named a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer. This marks LifeView Group’s third consecutive year earning this designation, signifying the organization’s commitment to the military and veteran community from hiring to career advancement.As a nonprofit family of companies, LifeView Group […]
Bill Ritter, System Support Specialist, has been named FamiliesFirst Network’s Team Member of the Quarter for his exceptional dedication and support. Bill goes above and beyond his duties, often stepping in to assist teammates during PTO, ensuring tasks are completed with the same care and attention he applies to all his work. Marisela DeWitt shared, […]
Jennie Butler, benefits coordinator has been named Team Member of the Quarter for LifeView Group – parent company of FamiliesFirst Network – for her exceptional contributions to the annual Health & Welfare (H&W) audit at GCE, our affiliate providing career services for team members with disabilities. Over the past three years, Jennie has progressively taken […]
Pensacola, Fla. (November 21, 2024) – Local children awaiting adoption – and the Northwest Florida families eager to adopt – are in good hands, according to news from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. FamiliesFirst Network has received the national Adoption Excellence Award by the Children’s Bureau. This award recognizes the organization’s exceptional […]
