Why This Report Matters
This report brings together insights from more than 30 stakeholders across Palm Beach County’s foster care ecosystem, including public agencies, nonprofit providers, caregivers, and community leaders.
It is designed to create shared understanding, surface system-level challenges, and highlight opportunities for more coordinated, community-informed solutions.
Whether you work directly in the system or care about outcomes for children and families, this report offers a grounded view of where things stand and where we can go together.
What We Heard
Workforce strain is impacting placement stability and outcomes
Gaps in support for transition-age youth navigating adulthood
Misalignment across systems serving the same children and families
Nonprofits are playing a critical buffering and innovation role
Opportunities exist to strengthen coordination, awareness, and access
About This Work
This research was conducted by One Degree and sponsored by the LaFrance Project, which is working to convene partners across sectors to better understand and address complex challenges facing children and families.
