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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 […]

GCE Summer Youth Program gives teens real-world job experience

GCE Summer Youth Program gives local teens real-world job experience

For many teens, summer is a time of relaxation. For students in Global Connections to Employment’s (GCE) summer community-based programs, it’s a season  of self-discovery and career development. GCE’s summer youth program consists of pre-employment transition services designed to help students between the ages of 14 and 21 prepare for modern-day careers. Students participate in […]

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Shannon Spann named director of Central Access at Lakeview Center

Pensacola, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Lakeview Center has named Shannon Spann, LCSW, as the new director of Central Access. With more than a decade of experience in behavioral health and a strong record of leadership in child and family services, Spann will oversee a vital program that connects individuals and families to the mental […]

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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 […]

GCE earns ICMI site certification

GCE Earns ICMI Contact Center Site Certification

Pensacola, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Global Connections to Employment has earned the Contact Center Site Certification from the International Customer Management Institute, or ICMI. The certification reflects the organization’s continued commitment to operational excellence and customer service. “Achieving ICMI certification reflects the dedication and professionalism of our team,” said Dwight Davis, president of Global […]

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Kenithia’s journey as a CHIPS foster parent

For nearly a decade, Kenithia Brewington has opened her heart and home to children through Lakeview Center’s CHIPS (Changing Horizons through Innovative Parenting Systems) program. Her passion for fostering stems from personal experience—having been raised by her uncle for part of her childhood, Kenithia understands the feeling of being separated from a biological parent. “I […]

Roberts journey as an adult foster parent

Robert’s journey as a CIRCLE adult foster parent

“I actually got tricked into becoming an adult foster parent,” Robert Gulley laughs. “A friend convinced me to come to a Lakeview Center training years ago—and I’ve been doing it ever since.” Now 76 years old and a retired Navy veteran, Robert has spent the last 15 years caring as a foster parent through Lakeview […]

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Growing professionally: Hailey Vasick

When Hailey Vasick joined Lakeview Center in 2017, she was finishing her bachelor’s degree at the University of West Florida and looking for the right direction to begin her career. Eager to make an impact, she started as a behavioral health technician at DAART, Lakeview’s former residential facility for teens with substance use. Though she […]

 “Human Trafficking through a Trauma-Informed Lens” free training on July 24

 “Human Trafficking through a Trauma-Informed Lens” free training on July 24

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Jul. 9, 2025) – Human trafficking often intersects with trauma, mental health challenges and vulnerable life circumstances. LifeView Group invites community members to a free training event designed to strengthen awareness and understanding of these complex dynamics. Led by Alicia Tappan of Survivor-Led Solutions, the session will explore how trauma impacts both […]