Megan Cawthon started working in Child Welfare with Families First Network 17 years ago. She has made it a lifestyle rather than a career and stays in contact with some of her earliest clients who...

Zach Lewis has dedicated 7 years to social work after graduating from high school in the local community and continuing his education at University of West Florida... Go Argos! Although the pace of social work can...

Lizzie Chandler is exceptional for child welfare for many reasons. Unfortunately, a paragraph won't do her justice!  Lizzie always makes the greatest of efforts to help those within her child welfare role, and those beyond her...

Robert Woodfin is a Unit Manager in Pensacola at Families First Network. Our favorite thing about Robert is he always greets you with a smile and has a great sense of humor (take a look...

Joshua Bugby is a vibrant and unparalleled professional with over 25 years of mentoring people and young professionals to find their greatest potential in life. He’s taken on the role of Development Director with Children in...

What a great opportunity this week is for NWF to celebrate our wonderful child welfare professionals and all they do for the children and families in our community.

Six years ago, Cammie & Nathan took a leap of faith when a distant family member reached out to them to care for their baby. Since then, they have become licensed foster parents and have...

Christina Garcia is a graduate from Ashford University and has dedicated the last eight years working in Child Welfare. She is currently a unit manager in North Okaloosa County with Families First Network.

Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation week is an opportunity for child welfare professionals to celebrate their achievements and connect with colleagues, for child welfare leaders to focus on how to support and recognize their workforce, for...

Circuit 1 Placement Specialists Alisia Sayles and Paris Gill organized a "Back to School Supply Drive" for Warrington Preparatory Academy. Thanks to the help of the team, family and friends, they were able to contribute...