Embrace Families CAC

11/10/2021

Important tips to keep your kids safe.

10/08/2021

Here's celebrating our team at CAC Osceola. They wake up every day determined to make a difference in a child's life.

Today is . Did you know that child abuse is a national health crisis? Our Children's Advocacy Center in Osceola specializes in caring for young victims of abuse. Learn more about this safe space here: http://osceolakids.com/

07/03/2021

Embrace Families is monitoring the approach of Hurricane Elsa. Our top priority is the safety of your family and our team members.

Here are some hurricane preparation resources that you may find useful. Stay safe, everyone.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/hurricane-preparedness/

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/hurricanepreparedness/index.html

https://www.stateofflorida.com/articles/hurricane-preparedness-guide/

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04/15/2021

Next up in our education series is a timely topic for all parents: Social Media Safety. To register: www.MANicureMovement.com/events

11/10/2020

Safe Holiday Sleep Tips for Babies and Kids

Whether staying home or visiting family for the holidays, the healthy and safe sleep should always be front-of-mind for little ones.

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This season is rife with excitment, but breaking from routine can spell disaster for kids' sleeping schedules. Read our tips and tricks for safe and healthy holiday sleep.

08/29/2020

CAC Osceola In Need... Can you help our kids?

In spite of COVID, CAC Osceola has remained open to serve local children and their families. This important community resource, which never closes, is the first stop and safe refuge for children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse. Unfortunately, CAC’s lobby TV and gaming system have seen better days. Will you help ensure our kiddos are entertained as they await therapy and other services during their visit to the center?

To help, please visit www.embracefamilies.org/donate-cac to purchase an item on CAC Osceola’s Amazon Wish List; or click “Monetary Donation” to contribute to a fund to purchase these items and support other needs of this safe place for kids. CAC Osceola thanks you in advance for your consideration and support.

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CAC Osceola, www.osceolakids.com, is a program of Embrace Families Solutions, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your contributions are tax-deductible. Any assistance you can offer is greatly appreciated. 100% of your donation will be used to support programs and operations of the CAC in Osceola County.

Embrace Families

08/25/2020

HELP STOP CHILD ABUSE
Order a specialty Florida license plate online.

Visit https://myfloridaspecialtyplate.com/stop-child-abuse.html today!

Revenue goes to the Children's Home Society of Florida and the Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers.

08/22/2020

Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events

Children and teens are more vulnerable to being traumatized by the coronavirus pandemic, violent crime, or other disasters. But with the right parental support, they’re also able to recover faster.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/31JvUXv.

Source: The City of Life Foundation in Orlando makes sure kids leaving foster care are independent individuals. Learn more at www.cityoflifefoundation.com.

City of Life Foundation

08/20/2020

Attention Caregivers

We are offering a Caregiver Learning Series to help add to your parenting tool box and help you stay ahead of your annual training hours.

Trauma Informed Parenting - Part 1 - Understanding & Recognizing the Effects of Trauma

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Via Zoom

The session will include important topics such as:
• Understand the basics of brain development
• Understand what traumatic events are and how they effect youth physically, emotionally and psychologically
• Increase your ability to recognize the impact of trauma in youth
• Increase your understanding of the “Regulate, Relate, Reason” framework

This critical information will help you navigate parenting children that have experienced trauma, separation, grief, and loss.
It explains the “why” of a youths' behavior and provides helpful tips.

To RSVP, email Anna Brown at [email protected].

“Caregiving is a constant learning experience.” — Vivian Frazier
“We rise by lifting others.” — Robert Ingersoll

07/30/2020

Bedtime Stress & COVID: 19 Wellness Tools For Kids

Strategies for parents and kids to keep bedtime calm and stress-free.

The pandemic has had an impact on all of our mental wellness, and kids are no exception. Explore these tools and tricks to help kids de-stress and unwind for a smooth bedtime routine.

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This page discusses tools, apps, and other strategies to help parents ease kids' stress at bedtime, especially in the age of COVID.

07/01/2020

Free Meals for Kids and Teens - Available All Summer!

Kids and teens can still get free balanced meals this summer while schools are closed! Summer BreakSpot locations are a place for kids and teens to grab a free meal with no application necessary.

This year, there are thousands of meal sites - many are located at places like parks, libraries and churches and offer breakfasts, lunches, snacks or supper.

Summer BreakSpot is available all summer long for kids and teens 18 and under.

Find a Site
There are three ways to find a site:
1. Visit https://summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com and search the map.
2. Dial 2-1-1
3. Text FOODFL to 877-877