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.
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Trauma-informed care involves interactions that emphasize physical and emotional safety, choice and empowerment for the person receiving services. This approach engages people with histories of trauma and acknowledges the role it has played in their lives. Treatment reflects that experience. For instance, a therapist will ask “what happened to you?” instead of “what’s wrong with […]
Pensacola, Fla. (October 1, 2021) – Today marks the first day Lakeview Center launches as an independent nonprofit. The organization disaffiliated from its parent company, Baptist Health Care, after a 25-year affiliation. “Over the past 25 years, we’ve grown, and Baptist Health Care has as well,” said Allison Hill, president and CEO of Lakeview Center. […]
