May 2025 Newsletter: Foster Care Month, Corks for a Cause, and More!

The Foundation’s Focus

Voices for Children: Advocacy in Action

May 6, 2025

May is National Foster Care Month! A time to recognize and honor the dedication of foster families who advocate and support the most vulnerable youth in our community.

Event Highlight:

Corks for a Cause! A wonderful evening of sipping and supporting our GAL children. Thank you for taking time out of your evenings to spend it with us and help us raise over $33,000! We would not be able to serve our community without support from our donors and sponsors like YOU. Follow us on Facebook to be up to date on all future events!

CIN Highlight: Prom Wishes Granted!

An exceptional 18-year-old in extended foster care, an honor student, part-time worker, and animal shelter volunteer, has dreamed of experiencing prom. With the help of our community and CIN funds, we were honored to help her achieve this meaningful milestone with a dress, hair, and makeup!

GAL Volunteer Training Hours!

Did you know GAL Volunteers are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education every year? If you need a place to start, click HERE to see upcoming trainings from The Florida Center! Talk to your CAM for more information about logging your hours.

Recruiter’s Roundup:

Calling all Walton & Okaloosa Volunteers! Don’t miss your office’s monthly gathering: “May”be We’re All Craquackers! White Chicken Chili will be provided, you just have to bring your favorite crackers! Contact your CAM or Carita Smith (850-461-3877) to RSVP!

Crestview: May 13th 5:00pm-7:00pm

FWB: May 15th 11:00am-1:00pm

Freeport: May 20th 12:00pm-2:00pm

Deadline Approaching: