PurposeOne:27 is a group of women who came together in 2017 to answer the call of God to respond to the foster care crisis that exists in our community. The need for more foster homes is urgent, but often overlooked. We believe that responding to the needs of the children in foster care, especially those right here in our own county, is a purpose worth acting on.
Over the past two years we have ministered to foster families in Walton County through:
234 meals served.
27 families assisted with supplies such as backpacks, clothes, car seats, strollers, and school supplies.
16 respite events allowing parents to drop kids off for some organized fun while they have alone time to do whatever they need.
Over $4,000 in gift cards to help offset the costs of taking in children who often come with nothing.
Numerous meals and pedicures to local foster parents through our business partnerships.
Front Porch Ministries is a small street ministry that helps with food and other needs. They can be contacted at pastorlesliem@gmail.com, or 850.377.4254.
Front Porch Ministries is a small street ministry that helps with food and other needs.
Careeronestop is an employment center that has many services that help train, offer finanical assistance and job search. Has several locations throughout the state.
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Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Florida Kidcare encompasses four government-sponsored health insurance programs– Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan. Together they provide a continuum of care for children ages birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
FDLRS is run by the FL Department of Education. They offer Associate Centers that have instructional and technical support services for school districts all over the state. These centers assist the FDOE Exceptional Student Education programs. Each Associate Center offers four main services: Child Find, Parent Services, Human Resource Development, and Technology. They partner with school districts, agencies and support personnel. As well as with administrators and students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
March of Dimes focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It also works to close the health equity gap. Visit the website to learn more.
This foundation has a respite relief program. It is for military and veteran caregivers. The program offers access to free, short term relief. Help is in the form of in-home care professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: respiterelief@elizabethdolefoundation.org
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