ChildNet, a Community-Based Care lead agency that protects abused, abandoned and neglected children in the community, celebrated the graduation of almost 150 students who have been in the system of care at the 12th Annual Transitional Independent Living (TIL) Graduation Celebration. The celebration took place at Broward College’s Bailey Hall in Davie, Fla. on Thursday, June 16th.

2016 graduates at the ceremony

The graduates represented a range of education levels from middle school and high school to college as well as GED and professional certificate programs. Alyssa Moyer received a Master’s degree in Parks, Recreation and Sports Management from Florida International University and plans to attend Windmere College in Pennsylvania for her Doctorate degree. Another graduate, Kayla Katz, received a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and plans to further her education with a Master’s degree in Social Work.  

At the celebration, guests heard from Keynote Speaker Ernst Pierrelouis, a graduate of Florida State University who will be attending law school in the fall. Graduates were also treated to performances by spoken word poets and a special, inspirational concert from Sons of Mystro. After the performances, students were presented with gift cards and certificates acknowledging their academic accomplishments.

Other organizations that participated in the event include Broward College, Camelot Community Care, Express Catering, Flite Center, Forever Families, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services, HANDY, Henderson Behavioral Health, the Jim Moran Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System, 4KIDS and SOS Children’s Village.

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. It fulfills this responsibility by managing comprehensive networks of child welfare service providers and, in Broward, by also serving as the single centralized child welfare case management provider. The agency’s mission is to protect abused, abandoned and neglected children in the communities it serves. Fulfillment of this mission requires constant input and support from community stakeholders and service providers.  For more information about ChildNet, call 561-352-2500 or visit www.ChildNet.us and www.facebook.com/ChildNet