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SPRING 2014 Dear Friends, FRC in the News During April, National Child Each May, National Foster Care Month provides an opportunity Abuse Prevention Month, FRC to recognize our unsung heroes, foster parents, for everything they was recognized in the media for do to make life better for our children. On a daily basis, Foster our work to prevent and treat Parents provide the needed love, guidance, and support to children child abuse. FRC’s licensing who have come into care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. manager discussed the warning With their ongoing commitment and dedication, Foster Parents signs of child abuse and what help bring about the needed permanency for our children by do do when you suspect abuse working in partnership with biological parents so that they can on Radio Caracol. FRC’s exec- safely return home, be cared for by relatives, or be adopted. utive director was featured on the CBS show Focus on Although being a Foster Parent is challenging, it is also very speaking about the need for quality foster rewarding as you are provided with an opportunity of helping out parents in the region and how to make an abuse report a child. if you suspect maltreatment. To check out these clips, visit FRC’s press page at Currently, the State of Florida is in dire need of quality fos- . ter homes placements. Family Resource Center is committed to being a part Back-to-School Volunteer Day of the driving force for recruiting foster homes. We are in need of Foster Parents to care for large sibling groups, teen moms with Yearly, in preparation for back-to-school, FRC provides babies and adolescents. Each year approximately 30,000 foster youth are aging out of the system without a permanent home, care. This year, FRC anticipates assembling approximately 400 backpacks for children in grades K-12. build a better life. They need the support of caring adults who will Join us for FRC’s Back-to-School Volunteer Day on give them love so that they can build long-term relationships that Saturday, July 19, as volunteers, staff and families come will help them transition into adulthood. They need FOSTER PARENTS like you! together to stuff backpacks with essential school supplies to help a foster child in need. For this and other volunteering Foster Parents can make a difference in the life of a child. opportunities, please contact Liza Hernandez at Family Resource Center invites you to join us in becoming a or 305.789.4489. member of the partnership that can help to make that difference. If you would like to learn more information about how to become Donate Today! a Foster Parent, please call us today at 305-960-5596. Sincerely,

Yanila Llompart Family Resource Center Licensing Manager

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FamilyMattersV1.indd 1 4/22/2014 4:59:09 PM 2013-2014 FRC Appoints Newest Board Member STRIKE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE BOWLING TOURNAMENT Board of Directors Archie L. Bouie, II is Director of Campus Administration for Dade charity bowling tournament to be held on Saturday, June 7th at Bird Bowl. The Robert Fernández, Esq. Chair College InterAmerican Campus and Marc Berenfeld, C.P.A. Vice Chair President/CEO of The 20/20 Consulting John Meyer Treasurer Group. Formerly he was Associate Vice st, so reserve your lane today! Kai Jacobs, Esq. Secretary President for Auxiliary Services for John Hutton, Esq. Immediate Past Chair There are many ways you can support this event. Florida Memorial University and Register a Team: Sign up your team of four bowlers today. The top three Ed Andujar, C.P.A. John David held several positions in the Banking and scoring teams take home a trophy! Alex Binelo, C.P.A. Archie L. Bouie, II Telecommunication industries. He holds Donate a Lane: Buy a bowling lane to be used by foster children during degrees from University of Phoenix and Jonathan Etra, Esq. Julio Romero, M.D. the event. Carlos Casal Jessica Wilcox American Intercontinental University Become a Sponsor: Reach thousands of South Florida professionals with Frank Cruz-Alvarez, Esq. with a concentration on Leadership of Educational Organizations. He also serves in the community as a your brand and message. Advisory Board member of his local Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Mr. Bouie is Auction Donation: Get the word out about your local business by contributing to the

Barbara F. Garrett Eric McKenna an avid golfer and swimmer, and resides in Broward with his wife John P. Keller, Esq. Mario Trueba Nicole and four children, Brandon (8 years), Camryn (7 years), For more information or to get involved visit or call Dorit Matthews at 305.960.5536. Daniel (3 years), and Hannah (20 months). Executive Director Supporting Sponsors * Oren Wunderman, Ph.D. Join our Board of Directors Books & Books Miami Open Tennis Seasons 52 We are seeking individuals with a passion for child welfare to join Bradford Renaissance Portraits Tournament Sitter Central Miami FRC’s board of directors and help continue to spearhead the Monkey Jungle South Florida Parenting strategic direction and leadership of the organization. If you or Novecento Splitsville Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden For submissions or information regarding the someone you know would be interested in participating on our Old Lisbon Restaurant Travel Trackers, Inc. Kennedy Space Center Perez Art Museum Miami University of Florida Family Matters quarterly newsletter, please write to board, please contact Dorit Matthews at Maroosh Mediterranean Restaurant PRP Wine International Inc. Athletics Association . or 305. 960.5536.

A special Thank You to all of *

Lead Supporters $40,000 Cherry Bekaert LLP Florida Blue Finnmax, LLC Annabel Gertner’s Annual Toy Drive Citrus Health Network, Inc. Health Foundation of South Florida Flauxy FedEx Macy’s Florida Panthers Foundation $15,000-$25,000 Greenberg Traurig Philanthropic Fund Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC | Seitlin Jim Tolpin Marine Toys for Tots Foundation John Hutton M-D County Commissioner Juan Zapata John P. Meyer Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Miami Dolphins Julio Romero, M.D. Mark Raymond Miami Heat Kesia Vazquez $5,000-$14,999 Margarita Pons Pointe Group Advisors Mercedes Gomez Amigos for Kids Miami Herald Charities PRP Wine International Inc. Michael and Ronnie Levine Philanthropic Bi-Lo Winn-Dixie Foundation Mount Sinai Medical Center Raymond Mobayed Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund BJ’s Charitable Foundation Nuwi Robert Fernández Monica Costa-Moreno A.P., PA BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. Podhurst Orseck, P.A. SMS Audio, LLC Nereida Montejo Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp. Rowley Portraiture Terilee Wunderman, Ph.D. Rene Aguilar Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP The Village of Kings Creek Condo Association Richard C. Calienes Faith & James Knight Foundation, Inc. Turner Construction Company The William Fox Jr. Foundation SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center Butler Center for Travel Trackers, Inc. South Florida Federal Credit Union Luisa & Victor Arostegui Service & Leadership The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes MDC Eig-Watson School of Aviation Voices for Children Foundation, Inc. $500-$999 US Construction Corp. Orange Bowl Committee 414 Hotel USI Insurance Services, LLC Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. $1,000-$2,499 Atlantic Montessori Charter School Vida Day Spa & Wellness Center Wayne Larue Smith Anonymous Blue Martini WCI Communities, Inc. Albert Rio BNI- $2,500-$4,999 Andrew Hall 4-IT, Inc. CH Creations Alan I. Mishael, Esq. Arts Festival For a full list of our supporters, please visit AvMed Health Cool-de-sac Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. Broad and Cassel Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation our-supporters. Charles and Joan Hermanowski Elena Willenborg Ed Andujar, CPA Family Foundation David Williams Elise Koch *As of 4/15/2014

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FamilyMattersV1.indd 2 4/22/2014 4:59:11 PM FamilyMattersV1.indd 3 4/22/2014 4:59:12 PM 2013-2014 FRC Appoints Newest Board Member STRIKE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE BOWLING TOURNAMENT Board of Directors Archie L. Bouie, II is Director of Campus Administration for Miami Dade charity bowling tournament to be held on Saturday, June 7th at Bird Bowl. The Robert Fernández, Esq. Chair College InterAmerican Campus and Marc Berenfeld, C.P.A. Vice Chair President/CEO of The 20/20 Consulting John Meyer Treasurer Group. Formerly he was Associate Vice st, so reserve your lane today! Kai Jacobs, Esq. Secretary President for Auxiliary Services for John Hutton, Esq. Immediate Past Chair There are many ways you can support this event. Florida Memorial University and Register a Team: Sign up your team of four bowlers today. The top three Ed Andujar, C.P.A. John David held several positions in the Banking and scoring teams take home a trophy! Alex Binelo, C.P.A. Archie L. Bouie, II Telecommunication industries. He holds Donate a Lane: Buy a bowling lane to be used by foster children during degrees from University of Phoenix and Jonathan Etra, Esq. Julio Romero, M.D. the event. Carlos Casal Jessica Wilcox American Intercontinental University Become a Sponsor: Reach thousands of South Florida professionals with Frank Cruz-Alvarez, Esq. with a concentration on Leadership of Educational Organizations. He also serves in the community as a your brand and message. Advisory Board member of his local Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Mr. Bouie is Auction Donation: Get the word out about your local business by contributing to the

Barbara F. Garrett Eric McKenna an avid golfer and swimmer, and resides in Broward with his wife John P. Keller, Esq. Mario Trueba Nicole and four children, Brandon (8 years), Camryn (7 years), For more information or to get involved visit or call Dorit Matthews at 305.960.5536. Daniel (3 years), and Hannah (20 months). Executive Director Supporting Sponsors * Oren Wunderman, Ph.D. Join our Board of Directors Books & Books Miami Open Tennis Seasons 52 We are seeking individuals with a passion for child welfare to join Bradford Renaissance Portraits Tournament Sitter Central Miami FRC’s board of directors and help continue to spearhead the Monkey Jungle South Florida Parenting strategic direction and leadership of the organization. If you or Dolphin Mall Novecento Brickell Splitsville Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden For submissions or information regarding the someone you know would be interested in participating on our Old Lisbon Restaurant Travel Trackers, Inc. Kennedy Space Center Perez Art Museum Miami University of Florida Family Matters quarterly newsletter, please write to board, please contact Dorit Matthews at Maroosh Mediterranean Restaurant PRP Wine International Inc. Athletics Association . or 305. 960.5536.

A special Thank You to all of *

Lead Supporters $40,000 Cherry Bekaert LLP Florida Blue Finnmax, LLC Annabel Gertner’s Annual Toy Drive Citrus Health Network, Inc. Health Foundation of South Florida Flauxy FedEx Macy’s Florida Panthers Foundation $15,000-$25,000 Greenberg Traurig Philanthropic Fund Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC | Seitlin Jim Tolpin Marine Toys for Tots Foundation John Hutton M-D County Commissioner Juan Zapata John P. Meyer Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Miami Dolphins Julio Romero, M.D. Mark Raymond Miami Heat Kesia Vazquez $5,000-$14,999 Margarita Pons Pointe Group Advisors Mercedes Gomez Amigos for Kids Miami Herald Charities PRP Wine International Inc. Michael and Ronnie Levine Philanthropic Bi-Lo Winn-Dixie Foundation Mount Sinai Medical Center Raymond Mobayed Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund BJ’s Charitable Foundation Nuwi Robert Fernández Monica Costa-Moreno A.P., PA BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. Podhurst Orseck, P.A. SMS Audio, LLC Nereida Montejo Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp. Rowley Portraiture Terilee Wunderman, Ph.D. Rene Aguilar Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP The Village of Kings Creek Condo Association Richard C. Calienes Faith & James Knight Foundation, Inc. Turner Construction Company The William Fox Jr. Foundation SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center University of Miami Butler Center for Travel Trackers, Inc. South Florida Federal Credit Union Luisa & Victor Arostegui Service & Leadership The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes MDC Eig-Watson School of Aviation Voices for Children Foundation, Inc. $500-$999 US Construction Corp. Orange Bowl Committee 414 Hotel USI Insurance Services, LLC Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. $1,000-$2,499 Atlantic Montessori Charter School Vida Day Spa & Wellness Center Wayne Larue Smith Anonymous Blue Martini WCI Communities, Inc. Albert Rio BNI- Dadeland $2,500-$4,999 Andrew Hall 4-IT, Inc. CH Creations Alan I. Mishael, Esq. Coconut Grove Arts Festival For a full list of our supporters, please visit AvMed Health Cool-de-sac Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. Broad and Cassel Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation our-supporters. Charles and Joan Hermanowski Elena Willenborg Ed Andujar, CPA Family Foundation David Williams Elise Koch *As of 4/15/2014

FAMILY MATTERS NEWSLETTER SPRING 2014

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