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Florida Network July “Nudge”

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Respite Houseparents: Florida Keys Children's Shelter has an immediate opening in Key West for the position of Respite Houseparents. We are seeking couples who do not currently have children of their own at home but have a dedication to helping children. Respite Houseparents are responsible for the care and day to day activities of up to 6 children. Position includes off campus housing, utilities, training, benefits and salary.

Employment based upon clearance of background check and drug test. Please contact Patti Owens at pattiowens@fkcs.org or 305-852-4246 x236 or you can fax your resume to 305-852-6902

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with client population (i.e. experience working with adolescents if working in the adolescent program), and experience working in a residential facility providing services for youth.

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Please join Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc. in congratulating Marlene Quintana on being honored by the Hispanic Women of Distinction at a luncheon on Friday August 14, 2010 at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida.

This prestigious award recognizes a woman whose work and commitment to community has paved the way for other Latinas to achieve their goals.

Past Latina Pioneers include Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Maria San Juan, Columba Bush, Isabel Diaz, M.D. and Caridad Asensio.

Please visit www.wedoevents.net or by calling (954) 527-0627.

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CEO Position Promotion-Arnette House, Inc.

For online submissions, ezine distribution and targeted agency communications:

Entering its 30^th year as a community based youth and family serves agency in Ocala, Florida, Arnette House, Inc. currently is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable and at risk youth and their families. The CEO is responsible for the entire agency management including administration both fiscally and clinically, oversight of programs and services, network development and staff management/leadership.

The CEO partners with the agency's Board of Directors in pursuing the strategic vision for this non-profit agency with a projected annual budget of $2 million+ (FY 2010-2011), with multiple funding sources, and a staff of approximately 40. There are five main program components (learning center; short and long term residential services; nonresidential counseling and community outreach; transitional living program; and emergency shelter) focused on creating permanency, and developmental assets with and for youth who are in crisis and/or disconnected from family due to issues such as abuse, neglect, family conflict, homelessness, or abandonment.

The CEO must have excellent financial management, strategic planning, administration, fundraising, and human resources skills, with a minimum of five years of executive leadership/senior management experience in a relevant non-profit, public or for-profit organization. Additionally, he/she must have effective development and community relations skills that provide the capability to personally build, develop, and retain strong, positive relationships with major donors, community leaders, and members of the Board of Directors. A Master's or other advanced degree in a related human services field or business administration is required. The successful candidate will be a proven results-driven leader with a history of complex problem solving abilities and a deep knowledge of child welfare, juvenile justice, and runaway and homeless youth services.

For more information, see the website, www.arnettehouse.org.

To apply, send resume to SENetwork of Youth and Family Services by email at polly@senetwork.org or by fax to 239.949.4911 by August 31, 2010.

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The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has named the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services a Best Practice in the deinstitutionalization of status offenders.

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AP News Report - Florida Network Serves Children in Need