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Why Volunteer for Better Together?
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ABOUT OUR FAMILIES
Be assured, we carefully screen parents, accepting only those who are willing to wholeheartedly receive the help you give. They promise to do their part to reach their goals.
Many of them are experiencing difficulties through no fault of their own, or simply because they are following negative patterns learned in childhood. We can help them break that cycle, impacting generations to come!
- Illness requiring frequent treatment
- Hospitalization due to medical emergency
- Loss of their husband or wife
- Single parenthood and lack of family support
- Job loss that leads to food and housing insecurity
We receive referrals from 220 community partners, but 60% of our referrals come from the Florida Department of Children and Families because they too see the value of preventing abuse and neglect before it starts.
Volunteer Testimonials
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Join more than 1,000 volunteers from Hillsborough County south to Collier County. While we are currently serving families on the west coast of Florida, we are interested in expanding statewide. Be part of bringing Better Families to your community!
Click through each volunteer opportunity to learn more!
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FAITH-BASED
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Faith-based
Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
- Host Family
- Family Mentor
- Family Advocate
- Faith-based Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
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Host
Family -
Family
Mentor -
Family
Advocate -
Faith-based
Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
- Host Family
- Family Mentor
- Family Advocate
- Faith-based Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
-
Host
Family -
Family
Mentor -
Family
Advocate -
Faith-based
Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
- Host Family
- Family Mentor
- Family Advocate
- Faith-based Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
-
Host
Family -
Family
Mentor -
Family
Advocate -
Faith-based
Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
- Host Family
- Family Mentor
- Family Advocate
- Faith-based Coordinators
Our Host Families welcome a child – or multiple children – into their homes. This is often on a short-term basis while their parents work through a temporary crisis. The average stay is 41 days, but the impact lasts a lifetime. Compare that to 569 days, which is the average stay of a child in Foster Care.
What it Takes
- Care for children in your home
- Average stay – 41 days
- Background checks, training, references and home safety check
Figuring a way out of debt, addiction, homelessness and other serious challenges can feel impossible when you are alone. A Family Mentor meets with parents weekly to help them accomplish their goals—whether that’s securing a job, finding safe housing, managing money or reuniting with their children.
What it Takes
- 1-2 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
A Family Advocate serves as a liaison between the birth parents and the Host Family, confirming that children have everything they need to feel safe and loved during the hosting experience. They also ensure parents are getting back on track and working to resume caregiving.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Faith-based coordinators provide important wrap-around services to Host Families. The coordinate support from congregations, providing meals, child care and other services.
What it Takes
- 2-3 hours each week
- Background check, training and references
Host Families: All We Ask is a Short Commitment
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