Forever Family

Forever Family Forever Family® is a nationally recognized television initiative in partnership with
NBC, ABC, CBS & FOX affiliates.

Forever Family®, now in its third decade, is the only coalition of major broadcast television stations (ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX) united to enhance child safety, preserve families, recruit foster and adoptive parents, and support youth transitioning out of foster care. The vast reach of Forever Family® has led to thousands of children finding loving adoptive homes, the recruitment of countless dedic

ated foster parents and mentors, and critical support for families in need. Forever Family® reaches approximately 29 million viewers annually.

08/25/2026

“Everyone here is my family.” ❤️

Yehuda has been cared for and supported by JAFCO - Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options since he was nine years old. Now 18 and beginning his first year of college at University of Central Florida, he’s looking ahead to a bright future and sharing an important message about what children in foster care need most: people who believe in them, support them and give them the opportunity to thrive.

Meet this remarkable young man and the people who helped him along the way in this Forever Family® story, in partnership with the Children's Services Council of Broward County. Roxanne Vargas NBC 6

08/20/2026

Stay tuned for the full Forever Family® story coming soon on NBC 6 South Florida! 🎥✨

A look inside the City of Oakland Park’s after-school program, where students have a safe, supportive space to learn, grow & have fun after the school day ends! 💙📚

Proudly funded by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, this program is helping create opportunities for local children and families right here in our community.

Children’s Services Council of Broward County NBC 6 South Florida

08/18/2026

"Kids in care often struggle with a lot of things and they just need that support from other people." As students prepare to head off to college, stay tuned for an upcoming Forever Family story where you'll meet this inspiring young man who grew up in foster care as he begins an exciting new chapter of his own. You'll also learn how Children's Services Council of Broward County supports programs and organizations like JAFCO - Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options that are changing lives.
Florida Department of Children and Families Roxanne Vargas NBC 6 Gia Tutalo Mote

Congratulations to Zay, and the entire Mutabazi family! We love you!
08/17/2026

Congratulations to Zay, and the entire Mutabazi family! We love you!

08/16/2026

It's Back to School time across Florida, so we are taking you to several events supporting foster and adoptive families. In this Forever Family story, we join Family Partnerships of Central Florida as they help Central Florida families get ready for the new school year, all in one convenient stop. The event helped ensure children and teens in foster care are healthy, prepared and ready to head back to the classroom.
WFTV Channel 9 WFTV 9 Family Connection Martha Sugalski WFTV Florida Department of Children and Families

On Sunday, June 29, the world changed for the family of four-year-old Kendelle following a near-fatal drowning accident....
08/14/2026

On Sunday, June 29, the world changed for the family of four-year-old Kendelle following a near-fatal drowning accident. After being resuscitated, Kendelle has remained in the pediatric intensive care unit, where he continues to fight for his life — and his family remains by his side, advocating for his recovery every step of the way.

Kendelle is a bright, smiley, energetic autistic boy who has been receiving support through the JAFCO Children's Ability Center alongside his loving and hardworking mother, Danielle. Danielle connected with JAFCO's Connections Team to build a stronger support system, access services that support Kendelle's growth and development, and find guidance through the many challenges and joys of parenting a child with a developmental disability.

Over time, Kendelle and Danielle have become a treasured part of the JAFCO family. They attend weekly caregiver support groups, join our Mind & Body Therapy group each summer, and take part in Parent Evening Out events. Kendelle's cheerful spirit and bright smile have touched the hearts of our staff and community, and Danielle has always met that support with gratitude and love.

Now, their family needs us. Beyond the emotional weight of this unimaginable situation, Danielle and her family are facing the financial realities of extended hospitalization, medical care, travel, lost wages, and the many unexpected costs that come with a life-changing event like this one.

Here's how our community can help:

💙 Donate to Kendelle's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/9bc630f40
💙 Kendelle could use a few specific items right now: a warm blanket, high-top sneakers (boys size 11-12), socks (size 11-12), bibs, and a wipes warmer

Items can be delivered or shipped to the JAFCO Children's Ability Center, Attn: Alexis Chevere, MSW, JAFCO Family Support Specialist. 📞 954.551.8626 | 📧 [email protected]

Kendelle has brought so much joy and light to everyone who knows him. Now his family is asking our community to come together, and most of all, to keep Kendelle and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they hold onto hope for his recovery and the day he can come home.

08/13/2026

Tune into WFTV Channel 9 today at 4pm as Martha Sugalski WFTV shares how Family Partnerships of Central Florida and the community are making sure foster and adoptive families have the tools they need for a successful school year! Florida Department of Children and Families WFTV 9 Family Connection

08/13/2026

Thank you Children's Services Council of Broward County! 💖💫

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