18th Annual Claws For Kids

Florida Foster Care's fundraising event raised more than $360,000 for children and young adults in foster care.

Advocate Sponsor - Baker Donelson

Over 300 of Miami’s top civic, business and philanthropic leaders attended the Florida Foster Care Review’s 18th Annual Claws for Kids fundraising luncheon at Joe’s Stone Crab on Miami Beach. The event was emceed by NBC 6’s Jackie Nespral and featured a moving call to action by FFCR Board Member Ruth Ramirez, a community advocate for children and youth in foster care. Guests enjoyed delicious fare and an exciting raffle.

Champions

Kaisa & Doug Levine
The Family of Judy Bash

Protectors

Ruth & Adam Behlman,
Bilzin Sumberg
Lisa & John Chidsey
Citrus Family Care Network
MaryAnne Lukacs & Maria Bures,
The Ruiz Family Foundation
Starwood Property Trust
The Zakaria Family Foundation

Advocates

Baker Donelson
Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez
Kaufman Rossin
Schwartz Media Strategies
Commissioner Micky Steinberg

All proceeds from the event support Florida Foster Care Review’s efforts to connect children and young adults in foster care with forever families, essential resources and new opportunities.

Protector Sponsor - Ruth & Adam Behlman & guests
Champion Sponsor - Kaisa Levine & guests
Facilitator Sponsor - Sandy Dan, FFCR Board Member, & guests
Facilitator Sponsor - Sandy Dan, FFCR Board Member, & guests
Facilitator Sponsor - Bianca Oakes & guests
FFCR Executive Director, Candice Maze & Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava
Suzy & Andres Toro with Protector Sponsor - Lisa Chidsey
Suzy & Andres Toro with Protector Sponsor - Lisa Chidsey
FFCR Executive Director, Candice Maze, & Featured Speaker & FFCR Board Member, Ruth Ramirez
Protector Sponsor - Maria Bures & friend