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With more than 2,500 team members from Florida to Alaska, LifeView Group’s impact can be felt every day for those we serve. In our 2023 fiscal year, our team members provided:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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Growing professionally: Brandon Fernbach

For young people aging out of foster care, the future can often seem uncertain. Those who work with Child Welfare Case Manager Brandon Fernbach can feel more secure knowing they have a strong advocate in their corner. Brandon supports young adults aged 18 to 23 who have aged out of the foster care system and […]

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All in Credit Union Donates School Supplies to Support Children in Care

FamiliesFirst Network extends its heartfelt gratitude to All in Credit Union for their generous donation of school supplies that will benefit the children and families we serve. This thoughtful contribution will help ensure that the children in our care are prepared for a successful school year. The donation comes at a critical time, as many families are […]

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Growing professionally: Melody Kohr

At FamiliesFirst Network, our Young Adult Services Program serves as a vital resource for youth aging out of foster care. Leading the program is Melody Kohr, a dedicated child welfare professional with more than 20 years of service. Melody has spent her career supporting young people on their path to independence. Melody’s journey into child welfare began shortly […]

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Landrum 5K raises more than $17,000 benefiting Lakeview Center

Pensacola, Fla. (May 28, 2025) – Landrum presented to Lakeview Center a $17,297.14 donation – proceeds from the 2nd Annual Landrum 5K Run/Walk held in October of 2024. Last year, Lakeview Center served more than 27,000 adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. The Landrum 5K promotes awareness of the link […]

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Professional Growth Journey: Hannah Cole

When FamiliesFirst Network’s Hannah Cole began her career in child welfare, she didn’t realize how this field of work would shape her life. Starting with case management, Hannah spent more than 5 years working alongside families during some of their most difficult moments. Last year, an opportunity arose, transitioning Hannah to the position of adoption […]

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From survivor to advocate: Alicia Tappan fights against human trafficking

As a survivor of human trafficking, Alicia Tappan embodies resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. Her journey led her to launch Survivor-Led Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering human trafficking survivors. Because exposure to the trauma of human trafficking can lead to mental health and substance misuse, Alicia’s expertise and first-hand experience in trauma-informed care make her an influential […]

Selfless Love Foundation supports foster care youth and adoption services at FamiliesFirst Network.

Selfless Love Foundation supports foster care youth and adoption success

Pensacola, Fla. (Jan 15, 2024) – More children across Northwest Florida will find adoptive homes – and more youth aging out of foster care will be connected to the support they need – thanks to FamiliesFirst Network’s $20,000 grant from Selfless Love Foundation. Selfless Love Foundation has been a vital partner of FamiliesFirst Network since 2020, with a focus on […]

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Local churches, nonprofits unite to support teens in foster care

FamiliesFirst Network provides child welfare, foster care and adoption services, helping abused and neglected children from Walton to Escambia County. Seeing an increased need for supporting teens in foster care, FamiliesFirst Network alerted partners with CarePortal – a nationwide platform that connects supporters to meet the needs of kids and families in crisis. Crosspoint Church […]

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All in Credit Union donates school supplies to FamiliesFirst Network

We want to express a huge thanks to our friends at All In Credit Union for your generous donation of school supplies! Their support will help the children and families in our care to be ready for a successful school year of learning and growing. Thank you, All In Credit Union, for partnering with us. If you would […]