When children and families face hard situations, we empower them to find – and pursue – opportunities for success and happiness. Life can be hard – and no child, no family should face the tough times alone. CHS meets children and families at the right time with the right services – no matter where they are in life. With CHS, more families are safe, strong and together. Learn more at chsfl.org

Kids Central Incorporated is the nonprofit lead agency that coordinates a community-based system of care for abused, neglected and abandoned children and their families. Kids Central is committed to promoting the welfare of children through abuse/neglect prevention services, in-home care, foster care, and adoption and services Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter counties in Florida.

Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be a productive, respected and contributing members of their communities. Founded by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, serving 3.7 million people in more than 170 countries. In Florida, 25,000 athletes train and compete year round, in 20 different team and individual sports of their choice. Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Florida is a certified 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded solely through the generosity of individuals, businesses and civic groups. This support allows Special Olympics to never charge the athlete or their families a fee for participation.

Community Partnership for Children cares for over 1,400 children each year who are victims of abuse or neglect. We serve families and children in Flagler, Putnam, and Volusia Counties in Florida. We partner with providers and local citizens to restore families, support caring relatives, connect children with loving homes, and prepare adolescents for adulthood. Because every child deserves a loving home, Community Partnership for Children coordinates preventative and early intervention services that enable children to remain with their families. When a child must be removed from the family, we strive to maintain them in the least restrictive environment available, usually with a relative or in a foster home, until the child can be reunited with their family. Community Partnership for Children promotes sibling unification which enables brothers and sisters to share their lives together while in foster care. Community Partnership for Children works with many local providers to provide child protection. Our system-of-care overview shows the relationship between our partners. Through the efforts and involvement of the community, we are able to keep children safe and build strong families.

Easterseals is...Changing the way the world defines and views disability...whether physical, intellectual, emotional or social, by making profound, positive differences in people's lives...everyday.

Easterseals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs. For nearly 100 years, we have been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services Easterseals Florida is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities Join us at www.easterseals.com/florida to learn more about our services or to change the lives of people living with disabilities by becoming a donor or volunteer. #TakingOnDisabilitiesTogether

Lighthouse Works is a mission-driven social enterprise providing quality solutions to businesses and government agencies. Since 2011, Lighthouse Works’ solutions allow our business partners to scale resources, manage costs, and meet deadlines while also making a positive community impact by supporting the full independence and self-sustainability of those living beyond the restrictions of vision loss. From supply chain management to contact center services and digital accessibility solutions, Lighthouse works has become a reliable and trusted partner in supplying consistent and world-class results. To learn more about Lighthouse Works and our business solutions, visit us at www.LighthouseWorks.org.

Mission - Seniors First enhances the quality of life of seniors by maintaining their independence and dignity. Seniors First targets services to highly vulnerable elderly populations age 60+ and disabled adults age 18-59, including the very old, people living alone, people below or near the poverty line, minority populations, and individuals with significant health conditions or mental impairments. The specific vulnerabilities include physical frailty, sensory decline, low education level, cognitive decline, lack of transportation, low social support and depression, which often require extensive intervention and advocacy. Central Florida seniors deserve our best efforts. Together we have the unique opportunity to enhance a senior’s quality of life by continuing to promote choice, independence, and positive aging. Our core programs are Nutrition Services, which include Meals On Wheels and Congregate Meals, supporting the nutritional needs of seniors and providing socialization opportunities. The Home Improvement program provides home repair and weatherization to low-income seniors. Other services include Guardianship for incapacitated adults, Transportation support for Congregate Meals, and Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank. Under the In-Home Care program, case managers assist clients with care plans which may include the following services: homemaker, personal care, companionship, respite, adult day care, emergency response, home modification/accessibility, medical supplies, and nutritional counseling. Our mission would never be accomplished without the support of our committed volunteers, the oversight and guidance given by the dedicated Board of Directors and the generosity of our funders, donors, staff, and caring community. We are also deeply grateful for the support we receive from local businesses, foundations and individual donors.

(Previous Employer: NTF) Process and screen applicants with the Department of Children and Families/Medicaid database for background checks, driving records, and drug testing. Process talent assessment screening for all new candidates. While assisting with new hire process, enter and prepare new employee files while ensuring they contain all required, signature completed documents. Enter and verify I-9 documentation and maintain books. Develop and implement systems and procedures for office operations. Prepare and mail new hire, open enrollment, and promotion letters. Maintains active and terminated employee files. Enroll and process employees with COBRA and health benefits. Maintains positive and productive staff relationships and working conditions, which support and contribute to the effectiveness of the staff in the performance of their responsibilities. Fulfilling all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established guidelines and policies, while maintaining full confidentiality at all times.

Central Florida Cares Health System, Inc. (CFCHS) is a not-for-profit organization contracted by the Florida Department of Children and Families to oversee state-funded mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Circuits 9 and 18 (Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties). As a managing entity we are a behavioral health administrative and management organization, and our primary focus is to promote a comprehensive, seamless system of recovery and resiliency to those individuals in our community who are in need of these services.

- Managed a caseload of 30 adults referred to the agency by the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Coached clients creating career goals, finding employment and networking with employers - Assisted clients in creating and updating resumes and cover letters, and providing interview preparation - Located barriers to client employment and aid clients in developing strategies for overcoming these barriers - Maintained contact with clients during job placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy - Collaborated with employers to identify employment opportunities relating to client’s interest and abilities - Researched labor market and trends and assist clients to find employment opportunities related to their goals

AGING MATTERS IN BREVARD is a civic & social organization company based out of 3600 KING ST, Cocoa, Florida, United States.