Embrace Alabama and Florida Kids works with foster families across Alabama and Northwest Florida to provide children and youth with safe, supportive homes when they cannot remain safely with their families. We recruit, license and equip foster parents with the training, resources and ongoing support they need to care for children with a variety of needs as they help them move toward greater stability.
success story
“Becoming a foster family with Embrace has been one of the most meaningful experiences for our family. From the beginning, the Embrace team has walked alongside us, providing guidance, encouragement and support whenever we needed it. Knowing we have a caring team behind us has given us the confidence to open our home and provide a safe, loving place for children when they need it most.”
DAYS OF FOSTER CARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH WHILE TRAINING & SUPPORTING FOSTER FAMILIES
understanding foster care
Foster care provides a temporary home for children and youth while families work toward reunification, or another permanent living arrangement is identified. During this time, our foster families provide stability, encouragement and a sense of belonging while helping ensure each child’s individual needs are met. Our team works alongside foster families to support children’s:
- Safety and well-being
- Physical and mental health
- Educational needs
- Cultural and spiritual connections
- Social and emotional development
How we serve
Children in foster care have different experiences and needs. Our foster care program provides several levels of care to help connect each child with an appropriately trained and supported family:
- Embrace Family Support and Education (AL) – Referrals are received through community providers, including schools, counselors, churches and the court system.
- Family Preservation (FL) – Referrals are received through the Florida Department of Children and Families and case management contracting entities of Northwest Florida Health Network.
- Intensive In-Home Services (AL) – Referrals are received through the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR).
*Florida Foster Care licenses traditional foster care, while Alabama licenses all of the above.
become a foster parent
Embrace Alabama and Florida Kids recruit, train and support foster families who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the life of a child. Foster parents provide stability, encouragement and care while children and families work toward reunification or another permanent living arrangement.
You don’t have to have all the answers before getting started. If you have room in your home and heart to care for a child, we encourage you to connect with our team and discover whether fostering may be right for you.
for questions or more information in Alabama, email referral@embracealkids.org.
for questions or more information in florida, email programs@embraceflkids.org.