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No parent or child is ever alone
Caresse sat with her children in a crowded Pinellas County shelter on Wednesday, her eyes searching for someone to listen to her story. Her story of courage, survival and love.

Governor and First Lady present $50,000 grant from Florida Disaster Fund
I’m excited to share that Better Together hurricane relief efforts have been recognized by the governor’s office with a generous $50,000 contribution from the privately funded Florida Disaster Fund. This

A father’s prayer for family and home
Frank loved Jodie. Married for 28 years, they raised children and built a life together. One day Jodie had a heart attack at home. Their daughter Sabrina was there. Jodie

Someone to lean on, someone to care
Ashley has two children, and she has cancer. Chemotherapy makes it challenging for her to care for them. Ashley doesn’t complain. However, on days when Ashley’s body betrays her, she

6 money-saving tips for hurricane prep
As hurricane season approaches, it’s crucial for parents to ensure their families are safe and prepared. The cost of hurricane supplies, however, can be difficult to incorporate into a family

Patricia’s car…
When the engine blew, Patricia thought: No car, no child care. No child care, no work. No work, no housing. Patricia could not bear what that would mean for her