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From crisis to comfort: Volunteers renovate emergency home for foster youth
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (23+ words) WPEC From crisis to comfort: Volunteers renovate emergency home for foster youth...
'Forever' starts today: Five families finalize adoptions in Palm Beach County
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (434+ words) PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) " For five South Florida families, spring brought more than warmer weather and longer days. It brought a new beginning. A Palm Beach County courtroom was filled with cheers and applause as these families finalized adoptions during…...
Roblox and Nudify apps face scrutiny over child safety concerns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (78+ words) WPEC Roblox and Nudify apps face scrutiny over child safety concerns by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Cybersecurity expert and Privacy Attorney Leeza Garber to discuss online…...
How much do students know about America's government? New scores aim to find out
2+ week, 4+ day ago (92+ words) WPEC How much do students know about America's government? New scores aim to find out by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Senior Director of Communications at Defending…...
$1. 7 million in scholarships awarded to 178 students across Palm Beach, Martin counties
2+ week, 6+ day ago (343+ words) PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) " Nearly 180 students across Palm Beach and Martin counties are getting help paying for college this fall after receiving scholarships through the Community Foundation's 2026 program. The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties announced on Wednesday…...
Florida Family Opens Their Hearts and Home to More Than 30 Foster Children
2+ week, 6+ day ago (529+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) " As Foster Care Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the urgent need for loving homes, one South Florida family is sharing how a simple desire to help children in need turned into a lifelong mission of…...
Boca Raton walk-a-thon May 31 to raise funds for Palm Beach County foster kids
3+ week, 3+ day ago (490+ words) PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) " Hundreds of children in Palm Beach County's foster care system face trauma and uncertainty every day, but two local organizations are working together to provide hope, stability, and community support. It's all aimed at raising funds…...
New App Aims to Connect Foster Children with Permanent Families
3+ week, 5+ day ago (500+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) " May marks Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the more than 100, 000 children nationwide waiting for permanent homes. Now, a new technology is offering hope to prospective parents and children alike by streamlining the adoption…...
Is college changing? More students look beyond four-year degrees
3+ week, 6+ day ago (82+ words) WPEC Is college changing? More students look beyond four-year degrees by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with the founder of the Education Freedom Foundation, Erika Donalds, to discuss…...
New technology aims to speed foster care placements during National Foster Care Month
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (435+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) " As communities across the country observe National Foster Care Month in May, child welfare advocates are highlighting new tools designed to help more children find permanent, stable homes faster. Experts say one of the biggest challenges…...