FORT LAUDERDALE – ChildNet, the Community Based Care lead child welfare agency in Broward and Palm Beach counties, recently hosted a cocktail reception at Timpano | Fort Lauderdale with ChildNet Circle of Supporters, an annual giving society supporting children in care.

Kerry, Fiona and Eric Palmieri

The evening highlighted the impact that contributions have made on the lives of children involved in the child welfare system. The support from the Circle of Supporters has allowed over 100 children to make happy childhood memories by participating in activities like summer camp, dance classes, and soccer teams.

Jonathan Pollard, a Fort Lauderdale trial lawyer and commercial litigator, spoke about his decision to become a Circle of Supporters member. “I am incredibly grateful for all of life’s blessings and am keenly aware of the need for more support of children in the child welfare system,” said Pollard. “While it is important that we continue to raise funds, it is even more important that we continue to increase awareness in our local communities about the need for people to foster and adopt children in care.”

Jonathan Pollard Denise Grant

As the single private non-profit entity responsible for administration of the local child welfare systems in Broward and Palm Beach counties, ChildNet continues to bring years of dedication to protecting abused, abandoned and neglected children in the communities it serves.

For more information about volunteer opportunities with ChildNet Circle of Supporters, call (954) 414-6000 or visit ChildNet on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChildNet.