CCKids Releases 2026 State of our Children
Each year, the Communities Connected for Kids State of the Children report provides a snapshot of the challenges and successes impacting children and families throughout our community. The Fiscal Year 2026 data highlights (keep reading)
Katie Vella Honored with Legacy Leadership Award
Communities Connected for Kids is proud to recognize Katie Vella, St. Lucie County Director, for receiving the Legacy Leadership Award. This prestigious honor celebrates Katie's outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and lasting contributions to improving the lives of children and families in our community.
Through her commitment to (keep reading)
Forever Families Project
Children available for adoption are featured weekly on CBS 12 through the Forever Family project. This Florida-based non-profit project leverages the power of the media to help children and teens in foster care find loving, adoptive families.
All segments air on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and again on Saturdays, then on NBC 6 Miami, NBC 6 Fort Myers, and WFTV Channel 9 in Orlando. To see previous segments, visit CBS 12.
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