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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Samantha Jones entered the field of child welfare with a mission to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. Twelve years ago, her mother became a foster parent to two children in what was intended to be a temporary arrangement. Today, those children are still part of their family. Witnessing their transformation from experiencing […]
For many mothers battling addiction, recovery often comes with an unbearable cost—being separated from their children. At the JoAnn Birge Women and Children’s Center in Walton County, moms get the chance to heal while staying with their babies, creating space for recovery and reunification. For Sara Derbas, that chance meant everything. Sara began struggling with […]
For Joseph Sanchez, a developmental court forensic specialist with Lakeview Center’s Special Populations Network (SPN), service has always been at the heart of his work. While still employed by the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a probation officer, Joseph began working part-time as a site technician at Lakeview Center’s Cabot Heights, a 24/7 residential facility for […]
For many young people, turning 18 means freedom and new beginnings. But for youth aging out of foster care, adulthood can feel overwhelming — and even frightening. The fear of being alone, unsupported or homeless is a harsh reality. That’s where FamiliesFirst Network’s Young Adult Services steps in, offering guidance, resources and stability to help young adults […]
Empowering neurodivergent talent through creative work Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2025) – Global Connections to Employment (GCE), one of the nation’s largest employers of people with disabilities, is proud to announce the launch of GCE Designs, a new line of business offering branded apparel, embroidery and promotional items. GCE Designs is set to open a […]
Cortez Simms has built an inspiring career with Global Connections to Employment (GCE)—an affiliate of LifeView group—serving today as the custodial supervisor at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Gulfport, Mississippi. His journey is a testament to perseverance, hard work and the belief that disability does not define ability. Cortez first came to GCE […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2025) – LifeView Group—parent company of Lakeview Center, FamiliesFirst Network, and Global Connections to Employment—has earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the highest level of achievement awarded by the organization. This milestone reflects LifeView Group’s unwavering commitment to quality, person-centered care and continuous improvement […]
Compassion has always been at the heart of Heather Landry’s career. With a bachelor’s degree in special education and a passion for helping vulnerable populations, Heather joined Lakeview Center nearly three years ago, beginning her work in children’s residential services. “I’ve always kind of had a heart for community service,” she said. “I used to […]
DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Lakeview Center has been awarded $76,000 in opioid abatement funding from Walton County’s Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee. The grant will provide essential support to Lakeview Center’s JoAnn Birge Women and Children’s Center—particularly for the infants and young children who stay with their mothers during residential […]
