2024 Program Operations Report
ADMISSIONS/DISCHARGES:There were 18 new admissions. There were 14 discharges: 1 turned 18, 13 were reunified with a biological parent or placed with a relative. During the year, SOS served 14 sibling groups. SOS cared for 61 children in the village in 2024. From its inception in January 1993, SOS has served a total of 1154 […]
A Love Story
This Valentine’s Day we want to share our SOS story of love. As many of you may know, some of our children who have lived at the Village and age out of care at eighteen, have the opportunity to become a part of our Next Steps program where we offer a continuum of services and […]
This Season of Giving: Spotlight on Akin’s Commitment to SOS Children’s Villages Florida
As we embrace the season of giving, SOS Children’s Villages Florida celebrates the extraordinary generosity of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The firm’s dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR) exemplifies the […]
A Family Reunited
One of the happiest moments at the Village is when we see our children reunited with their families. This is what we all work towards, and this is what you support when you engage in our mission through donations, volunteerism, mentoring, and participation in our activities and special events. The concept of “It takes a […]
My Story
No one ever plans to end up in the foster care system. With “happily ever after as the goal,” foster care is your worst nightmare. Mine began when I was just eight years old, and my mother lost her job. Prior to this we lived as a family and did family things like go to […]
Amy’s Story
Ten years ago, we welcomed a sibling group of seven to the Village. Unfortunately, their mother’s parental rights were terminated leaving the children in foster care. The primary goal in foster care is for children to be reunited with their parents. If this is not possible, the next step is to try to place them […]
SOS Family Reunion
Winds and rain from tropical storm Debby did not dampen the fun for the NEXT STEPS barbecue held at the Village on Saturday August 3rd. Over one hundred young adults and their children gathered to celebrate family and friendship thanks to the support of Weinstein Legal Team who underwrote the event. The event featured food […]
Why Language Matters
“People should not be defined by their experiences. This is especially true for youth with lived experience in the child welfare system which includes foster care.” In June SOS Children’s Villages Florida hosted a community program made up of a panel of business leaders and advocates, to work to redress foster care biases, close gaps […]
Philanthropy Truly Begins at Home!
BRANDON AKS SOS Children’s Villages Florida is thrilled to spotlight Brandon Aks, an exceptional youth advocate and student at FAU High School in Boca Raton, Florida. Despite the demands of his FAU High School curriculum, Brandon embodies the ethics of philanthropy and community engagement. Balancing his college-level courses and navigating an accelerated curriculum, Brandon […]
Progress New Law Impacting Foster Youth in Florida
The critical period between when young adults leave foster care at age 18, and the transitionary time as they become self-sufficient adults is critical. New legislation will extend vital services and support as they make the transition to full independence. These services include mentoring, tutoring, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, job and career skills […]
