Press Releases
Mar. 15, 2013 - Searching for the Next Generation of Foster Families
“Searching for the Next Generation of Foster Families” is the theme for the space-based event that will feature displays, demonstrations and interactive activities that are housed at the Astronaut Hall of Fame while also introducing guests to several organizations that manage and administer the foster care system in Brevard County.
Read more...Sep. 14, 2012 - BFP, CHS, Devereux host Candidate Forum Sept. 14
Three of Brevard’s leading child-serving organizations will host a Candidate Forum on Friday, September 14, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Brevard Zoo. Candidates for the U.S. House and Senate, Florida Legislature, Brevard County’s Sheriff, and State Attorney have been invited to attend.
Read more... Back to topJul. 9, 2012 - Brevard Ranks Among Top Five CBCs in FL
Brevard County’s community based care agency tasked with protecting children and providing services to those who have suffered abuse and neglect ranks among the best in a state that is ranked fourth best in the nation for child welfare.
Read more... Back to topJun. 15, 2012 - Brevard exceeds annual child adoption goal – 62 children find “Forever Home
For the seventh straight year, Brevard Family Partnership, working in concert with its case management agencies, Children's Home Society of Florida and Devereux Florida, and adoption partner, Intervention Services, Inc. has exceeded its goal for adoptions of children in foster care.
Read more... Back to topJun. 7, 2012 - Meehan Family Foundation makes $10K donation to Brevard Family Partnership
Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency recently received a $10,000.00 donation from the Meehan Family Foundation.
Read more... Back to topFeb. 27, 2012 - BFP seeks volunteers to support agency services, programs, outreach
Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency, is seeking individuals who are interested in volunteering time and talent to support the organization’s many activities related to preventing child abuse, supporting children who have suffered abuse, and raising awareness of the local System of Care that serves the community.
Read more... Back to topOct. 17, 2011 - Walk for Love - Raising awareness about child adoptions in Brevard
Brevard Family Partnership, in partnership with the Avenue Viera will host its sixth annual “Walk for Love” to raise awareness about child adoptions on Saturday, November 19. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Read more... Back to topAug. 1, 2011 - BFP receives grant from United Space Alliance
Brevard Family Partnership has been awarded a grant from United Space Alliance that will enable Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency to provide mobile phones to foster youth so that they can communicate with family members.
Read more... Back to topJul. 20, 2011 - Brevard Exceeds Child Adoption Goal 5th Straight Year
For the fifth straight year, Brevard Family Partnership has exceeded its goal for adoptions of children in foster care. In the just completed fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, fifty-nine children of all ages were joined with families.
Read more... Back to topApr. 15, 2011 - Brevard CARES Receives CAPTF award for Group/Field Team Work
Brevard CARES was recognized by the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force of Brevard for its child abuse prevention efforts with the presentation of the Social Service Award for Group or Team Field Work at the task force’s 15th annual Child Abuse Prevention Awards Banquet.
Read more... Back to topMar. 16, 2011 - BFP CEO receives Children's Hero award from Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Brevard Family Partnership CEO, Dr. Patricia Nellius, received the "Children's Hero" award, one of three presented to community leaders by Eckerd Youth Alternatives at the organization’s “Brevard Walk of Fame” gala on March 5. Dr. Nellius was recognized for her talent in transitioning Brevard County's child welfare system of care and dramatically improving the safety of at-risk children.
Read more... Back to topFeb. 21, 2011 - 300 Gather for National Wraparound Conference
300 social service professionals, from 37 states and Alberta, Canada gathered in Cocoa Beach, February 15 to 18, to share the latest information and advancements in the field of Wraparound.
Read more... Back to topJan. 20, 2011 - Dr. Robert Cross recognized for service to community agencies
Dr. Robert Cross, a world-renowned psychologist in the field of adolescent and adult mental health will be recognized by Brevard Family Partnership for over five years of volunteer service to the children and families served by Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency. The recognition will take place during BFP’s January board of directors’ meeting on Thursday, January 27.
Read more... Back to topJan. 13, 2011 - BFP CEO to to present training through National Wraparound Initiative
Dr. Patricia Nellius-Guthrie, CEO of Brevard Family Partnership and a recognized national expert in the field of child welfare and the Wraparound abuse prevention model will present "The Art Wraparound in the Child Welfare Environment" through a web-based seminar on Tuesday, January 25, at 3:00 p.m. EST.
Read more... Back to topOct. 27, 2010 - Hernandez receives award from Florida Coalition for Children
Cyndi Hernandez, public relations coordinator for Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency, received the Support Staff of the Year award from the Florida Coalition for Children at their annual conference, held recently in Jacksonville, FL. Hernandez was the first statewide recipient of the new award.
Read more... Back to topSep. 30, 2010 - BFP a Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace
For the second consecutive year Brevard Family Partnership has been named one of the “Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces” by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. BFP ranked tenth in the Top 100 Small Employer (1-100 employees) category.
Read more... Back to topJul. 19, 2010 - Total Care IT makes $10K equipment donation to Brevard Family Partnership
Brevard Family Partnership recently accepted a gift over $10,000 in network technology equipment from Total Care IT, in collaboration with Tech Data Corporation. Three Brocade switches were donated which will allow more active data ports operating at a higher speed, from 100 Mb/second to 1 Gb/second, resulting in additional employee productivity and efficiency.
Read more... Back to topJun. 21, 2010 - June 25 is Family Reunification Day at the Moore Justice Center
Brevard County Dependency Court Judge Charlie Crawford will celebrate Family Reunification Day on Friday, June 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in his courtroom at the Moore Justice Center – 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. The event will honor those parents who have successfully completed a case plan and regained custody of their children.
Read more... Back to topMay. 19, 2010 - BFP names Ropert director of communications
Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency has named Geo A. Ropert, APR its new director of communications. Ropert has been working for the agency since 2008 as a communication consultant; initially as an independent contractor and later as a member of the Brevard Family Partnership staff.
Read more... Back to topMay. 19, 2010 - CFO Conference draws agency leaders from across Florida
Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency welcomed chief financial officers from community based care agencies across Florida, today, for the start of an annual conference that will run through May 21.
Read more... Back to topFeb. 2, 2010 - BFP Reaches Milestone
Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency has achieved a milestone, marking its fifth anniversary of protecting children and strengthening families. On January 30, 2005, the State of Florida Department of Children and Families initiated its first contract with what was then Community Based Care of Brevard.
Read more... Back to topJan. 19, 2010 - BFP prepares for arrival of Haitian children
Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency is making preparations to accommodate Haitian children who have been left homeless and without families following the recent earthquake that leveled the island nation’s capital and outlying areas.
Read more... Back to topNov. 17, 2009 - Gatto's Tires joins BFP and others for annual Holiday Gift Drive
Children in Brevard County’s foster care system and the Brevard C.A.R.E.S. abuse prevention program can look forward to gifts for the Holidays thanks to several local businesses and organizations, including Gatto’s Tires and Auto Service. Brevard Family Partnership’s annual Holiday gift drive will benefit the many children who will not be spending the Holidays in their own homes.
Read more... Back to topNov. 2, 2009 - BFP Spins off signature program Brevard C.A.R.E.S.
Brevard Family Partnership’s signature child abuse prevention program, Brevard C.A.R.E.S. (Coordination, Advocacy, Resources, Education and Support) will soon be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the county’s lead child welfare agency, with a new, free-standing location, management team and a mission to continue to reduce the number of children entering the foster care system through abuse prevention.
Read more... Back to topOct. 22, 2009 - Carlson wins leadership award from Florida Coalition for Children
Jim Carlson, chief operations officer at Brevard Family Partnership has been honored with the Jim Strayer Award for Leadership from the Florida Coalition for Children. The award was presented at the organization’s annual conference, held recently in Orlando.
Read more... Back to topOct. 7, 2009 - BFP to host 4th annual Walk for Love
In an effort to raise awareness of the many children in Brevard County available for adoption and in recognition of National Adoption Month, Brevard Family Partnership, in partnership with the Avenue Viera will host its fourth annual “Walk for Love” on Saturday, November 14. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Read more... Back to topSep. 29, 2009 - BFP Receives Accreditation
Brevard Family Partnership recently received accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), identifying Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency as an organization that has set high performance standards for itself and has made a commitment to their constituents to deliver the highest quality services.
Read more... Back to topSep. 9, 2009 - BFP Receives Grant - Foster Youth to Get Help Obtaining HS Diplomas
Brevard Family Partnership (BFP) has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Brevard to provide supplemental educational services to youth who have aged out of foster care so that they may acquire their GED and pass the FCAT. The award was presented at a Grant Award Ceremony on September 1, at the Space Coast Early Intervention Center in Melbourne.
Read more... Back to topAug. 5, 2009 - CBC of Brevard Changes Name to Brevard Family Partnership
In an effort to better communicate its mission and promote its scope of community impact and outreach to the children and families residing within Brevard County, Community Based Care of Brevard, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency has changed its public brand name to Brevard Family Partnership.
Read more... Back to topMay. 11, 2009 - CBC of Brevard named one of America’s best adoption-friendly workplaces
Community Based Care of Brevard, Brevard County’s lead child welfare agency announced it ranked sixth nationally, in the top 100 small employee group businesses (1-100 employees) on the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America list, recently released by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
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