CBC of Seminole To Be In Charge of Child Welfare in Orange and Osceola Counties

Here's a story from the Orlando Sentinel by Kate Santich about DCF awarding the contract to run child-welfare operations in both Osceola and Orange counties to Community Based Care of Seminole Co. 

Seminole nonprofit wins DCF contract to manage child welfare in Orange and Osceola

Considering Adoption or Foster Parenting?

A representative from Community Based Care of Seminole County (CBC) will be in the foyer after every service from Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 3, and from Saturday, May 8 to Monday, May 10 at the Northland Longwood and Oviedo sites. Also, CBC of Seminole will hold a Foster and Adoption Information Session on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in room 4206-07 at the Longwood site. Experts in fostering and adoption will discuss the process to foster and adopt in Florida and will answer commonly asked questions. For those interested in beginning the foster or adoption process, CBC of Seminole will hold a Foster and Adoption Course (PRIDE) from May 19 through August 4 at Northland. This 30-hour course is required by the state of Florida to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent. Details, and information sessions or orientation sign-up: Rhonda Murphy (rmurphy56@cfl.rr.com or 1-866-90-CHILD).