Florida’s Children First recognized Broward County child advocates and former foster children at their 14th Annual Broward Child Advocacy Awards & Reception in Fort Lauderdale. The event raised more than $100,000, which the organization will use to help vulnerable children statewide. More than 250 Broward County child advocates, elected officials, judges and community and business leaders attended the event. Dr. Frederick Lippman, chancellor of the Health Professions Division of Nova Southeastern University, received the 2016 “Champion for Children” award. Stuart Singer and Carl Goldfarb of Fort Lauderdale’s Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP were this year’s “Child Advocates of the Year,” and Tiervondria (Tia) McCall was honored with the 2016 “Youth Advocate of the Year” award. FCF is a statewide advocacy organization focused on protecting the legal rights of at-risk and foster care children.
Photography: Michael Murphy
