Left to Right: Melissa Atkinson, Chief Operating Officer at YFA; Larry Rein, CEO & President of ChildNet; Karen Maziarz, Chief Financial Officer at YFA; Neiko Shea, Chief of Staff at ChildNet; Susan Eby, CEO of YFA.
July 7, 2026 – ChildNet, a Community-Based Care lead agency that protects abused, abandoned, and neglected children throughout Broward and Palm Beach County, is proud to announce a new partnership with Youth and Family Advocates, Inc. (YFA) to deliver adoption case management services in Broward County, bringing YFA’s long-standing commitment to stability, healing, and permanency to children and families across the region.
Through this partnership, YFA will operate the Broward County adoption case management program, offering a full continuum of services designed to guide children and families through every step of the adoption journey. These services include home visits, family recruitment, adoption task completion, post‑adoption support, court representation, permanency planning, Family Finding, and close coordination with community partners to ensure each child’s unique needs are met.
“Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, loving home where they can thrive,” said Larry Rein, CEO & President of ChildNet. “We’re excited to welcome YFA to Broward County and partner with an organization that shares our commitment to putting children first. YFA’s experience, compassion, and dedication to strengthening families will help ensure more children in Broward County find the stability, support, and sense of belonging they deserve.”
“At its core, this collaboration reflects a shared belief – every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent home,” said Susan Eby, CEO of YFA. “Together with ChildNet, we can strengthen the path to permanency and ensure more children find the stability they deserve.”
About ChildNet
ChildNet was selected by the Florida Department of Children & Families to serve as the Community-Based Care (CBC) lead agency in both Broward and Palm Beach counties. As such, it is the single private nonprofit entity responsible for administration of the local child welfare system in each county. ChildNet fulfills this responsibility by managing comprehensive networks of child welfare service providers. The agency’s mission is to lead communities in protecting and serving abused and neglected children by supporting and strengthening their families. For more information about ChildNet, please call 954-414-6000 in Broward or 561-352-2500 in Palm Beach, or visit www.ChildNet.us and www.facebook.com/ChildNet.
About Youth and Family Advocates, Inc. (YFA)
For 56 years, Youth and Family Advocates, Inc. (YFA) has been a steady hand and compassionate presence for children and families in crisis. From its beginnings in Pasco County with the YFA RAP House, YFA has grown into a comprehensive continuum of care that includes prevention services, behavioral health programs, youth crisis shelters, and supportive housing. Through forward-thinking services, meaningful collaboration, and a deep commitment to lasting change, YFA meets people in their most vulnerable moments with dignity, hope, and unwavering support. Learn more about YFA at yfainc.org.