Instrumental in the success of the Foster Care Redesign has been the support provided
by Casey Family Programs. The Casey Family Programs 2020 Vision Strategy has provided concrete direction for the Foster Care Redesign. The primary goal of the Casey 2020 vision is to ensure every child in 
For those children that remain in foster care The Casey Family Programs is committed to:
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Help youth in Foster care complete their education.
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For those aging out of care provide employment opportunities through counseling, mentoring, peer support, childcare and transportation.
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Increase access to Mental Health services while in care and extend coverage beyond care to age 25.
The partnership with Casey Family Programs has enabled the Foster Care Redesign program to benefit not only financially, but more importantly; the Casey partnership has provided extensive technical assistance on a wide array on subjects. They have given the Foster Care Redesign Team access to the best practices in Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, assessment tools and data collection. They have provided a Technical Assistance Peer session in community care centers where they brought experts from other states to
For more information on the Casey Family Programs or the 2020 Vision go to: www.casey.org .
There are many other organizations involved in the Foster Care Redesign Initiative. Follow the links below to learn more!
Department of Children & Families
Family Support Services of North Florida
Child Welfare League of America
Adopt Us Kids
United Way of Northeast Florida
Jacksonville Children's Commission
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