05/27/2026
The Florida Youth Foundation was honored to be a sponsor at the 2026 Heroes in Public Safety Awards Banquet in celebration of DJJ’s outstanding honorees. We extend our congratulations to Human Trafficking Intervention Director Katherine Gomez, recipient of the Chris Connell Merit Award, for her incredible dedication to protecting Florida’s youth. This year she has played a vital role in multi-agency missing child recovery operations across the state, helping recover 250 youth. FYF is proud to support and recognize those making a lasting impact in the lives and safety of young people throughout Florida.