COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

Community Partnership for Children, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving Volusia, Flagler, and Putnam Counties in Florida under the community-based care initiative. Established as a lead agency since 2001, it contracts with local providers to provide child welfare services to abused, neglected, or abandoned children. With a robust System-of-Care developed through 23 contracts with 13 local partners, the entity focuses on transitioning protective services from the state's Department of Children and Families to community-driven agencies. Guided by a completely community-based board of directors, Community Partnership for Children collaborates closely with various stakeholders including county governments, faith-based communities, local businesses, and volunteer mentors. As part of its mission, it is dedicated to keeping children safe and building strong families through comprehensive partnerships that bring long-term capacity and awareness to child welfare issues. The organization boasts a rich history of engagement with local businesses and organizations, such as Calvary Christian Center, TD Bank, and Kidds Are First, among others, leveraging these relationships to support their mission in diverse and impactful ways. The agency also spearheads annual events like the Friends of Children breakfast and a holiday toy drive in cooperation with community leaders. Community Partnership for Children is led by President & CEO William Griffin, alongside directors Myra Middleton-Valentine and Robin King. With operations from its headquarters at 135 Executive Circle, Daytona Beach, Florida, it maintains communication through several phone lines, encouraging public involvement to further support and protect children in need.