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Contacts

State Independent Living Program Coordinator
Julie Mayo
Department of Children and Families
Office of Family Safety
Phone: (850) 922-0375
Fax: (850) 487-0688
Florida Department of Children and Families Website

What’s New @ Florida

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Antron McCullough

Congratulations to Antron McCullough!
2010 Outstanding Young Leader
22 years old
Florida

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Amanda Spears

Congratulations to Amanda Spears!
2010 Outstanding Young Leader
19 years old
Florida

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Candice Wilson

Congratulations to Candice Wilson!
2010 Outstanding Young Leader
23 years old
Florida

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Taran Black

Congratulations to Taran Black!
2010 Outstanding Young Leader
21 years old
Florida

Taran has been in the foster care system since birth, experiencing over 20 placements.

Stipends could be cut for ‘aged out’ foster children

SunSentinel.com, April 5, 2010, by Akilah Johnson , Fort Lauderdale-

If the state slashes Tamarra Lestage's only safety net — a monthly stipend given to former foster children — she'll become homeless.

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