Had the honor of providing remarks at the FJJA & FL Juvenile Justice Reception this evening. Many thanks to the providers who work with our youth and congratulations to the award winners!

Today, FBHA’s President and CEO, Melanie Brown Woofter, was recognized as FJJA’s Founders Legacy Award Winner. Congratulations to Melanie! We continue to be inspired and grateful for our partnership with FJJA.

Humbled and Honored to receive this award. The true award winners are the providers and staff who work with our Youth every day, and make a difference in communities across our state. Thank you FJJA, thankful for our partnership.

Congratulations to CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services’ Palatka Interface Youth Shelter Senior Youth Care Worker Monica Heinecker being recognized as a FJJA 2025 Service Excellence Award Winner! Monica is an outstanding example of a team player who always goes

#JustForToday Blessings are boomerangs. I just got a call from a young woman I encountered while Sec. of FL Juvenile Justice 5 yrs ago (she was in one of our prevention programs, has graduated from college, & is now in the U.S. Marines) seeking my guidance re her future plans. (1/2)

.Simone Marstiller this is why we do the work we do. You made us all better Madam Secretary. Thank you for all you did and continue to do in serving the mission.

Real issues! Real people! Rehabilitation is possible to achieve! These individuals CAN become productive and responsible members of our communities! floridapolitics.com/archives/73971…

I was honored to give the keynote address at the International Fathers’ Association 34th Annual Father of the Year Gala. The role of father is critical. As State Representative, I will always provide strong support to the dads in our state. Many thanks to Anna Pierre for

.Ron DeSantis signed our juvenile justice bill into law! This bill will provide strong services to at-risk youth who are running away, skipping school, and being unruly at home - so they don’t end up being delinquent or dependent on the state. Many thanks to Rep. Bracy Davis

👏 Big CONGRATS to Sen. Jennifer Bradley Nan Cobb on the Tristan Murphy Act (SB 168) - FL’s most impactful mental health reform since the Baker Act overhaul. Thank you Ron DeSantis for signing it into law. Lives will be saved, & communities made safer through this legislation!

I could not have said it better than my friend Christian Minor 👇👇👇👇👇 So proud of the work my dear friend and Lake County sister, Nan Cobb did on this policy to make it come to reality in the Florida House of Representatives. And a big thank you to the great Senator Sen. Jennifer Bradley for your

Thank you, Ron DeSantis for signing HB 1405/SB 1344: Juvenile Justice. These important updates made to Chapter 984 allow the Florida Network and our agency partners to better assist in vital services for our youth and families. Kudos to our lobbying team, the partnership, the

Senator Darryl Rouson is one of the finest people I’ve met in my entire life. SB 1620 is a huge victory in this fight, and it was a privilege to be with our Governor and Darryl to see it signed into law today.🇺🇸🍊

Inspiring morning in Tampa for the bill signing of SB168, the Tristan Murphy Act. Proud to sponsor this bill that creates a new pathway to improve and expand essential mental health treatment within Florida's criminal justice system. I’m thankful that everyone could witness the

Thank you to Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins for spending time with the FJJA today, discussing the importance of public safety, strengthening child resiliency, & keeping Florida families whole. We appreciate your commitment to Florida’s law enforcement & youth!

It’s a great morning fighting for kids in the FL Juvenile Justice ~

Thanks for the great dialogue today on issues that touch our most vulnerable 💕 Christian Minor FL Juvenile Justice

Thank you Jonathan Martin Susan L. Valdés Berny Jacques Shevrin “Shev” Jones Michelle Salzman Mike Redondo Tom Wright for joining the FJJA FL Juvenile Justice to help plan our year ahead & what juvenile justice/public safety looks like in Florida!

Enjoyed being part of the legislative panel at the Florida Juvenile Justice Association Annual Retreat this morning! Grateful for their work on behalf of our vulnerable youth.

Amen! Thank You Commissioner Jack Brewer and the Jack Brewer Foundation for stepping up and putting our kids first! Incredible story, God is good! Florida Department of Children and Families FJJA Christian Minor Taylor Hatch NWF Health Network Florida Coalition for Children Kurt Kelly Putting Families First