🎒📚 Happy First Day of School! 📚🎒 A new school year brings exciting adventures, new friendships, and countless opportunities to learn and grow. We wish all students, teachers, guardians, and staff an incredible start to the school year! We’re eager to hear the first day stories from our BFF kids. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🌟✏️ #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #NewBeginnings #LearnAndGrow #BFFKids
Best Foot Forward
Education Administration Programs
Boca Raton, Florida 503 followers
Breaking the cycle of abuse for foster youth through education!
About us
The mission of Best Foot Forward is to empower foster care youth to maximize their educational outcomes by providing essential academic guidance and support. The BEST FOOT FORWARD FOUNDATION is the only nonprofit organization in Palm Beach County dedicated to the educational success of youth who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and have entered the foster care system. By empowering children in foster care, Best Foot Forward helps avoid the all-too-common negative outcomes many experience. Those include: 54% drop out of high school 97% drop out of college 40% of 18- to 22-year-olds have been homeless and/or “couch surfed.” 40% have been arrested and 30% have been in jail or detention Our programs support, guide and empower foster care youth, giving them every opportunity to succeed in elementary, middle, high school and beyond. Best Foot Forward is committed to building promising futures for foster care youth and helping each student reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.bestfoot.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bestfootkids Twitter: @BestFootKids
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http://www.bestfoot.org
External link for Best Foot Forward
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Foster Care, Educational Advocacy, At-Risk, and Academic Support
Locations
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Primary
9080 Kimberly Blvd
Suite 10
Boca Raton, Florida 33434, US
Employees at Best Foot Forward
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Ramanita Kandoth
Co-Founder and Persona Enhancement Director
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Lisa Wheeler
Advisory Council at Furman University
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Rebecca Hadley
Artist, Vocalist, Non-Profit Administration/ Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Customer Relations Specialist, Volunteer Coordinator, Office…
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Debbie Ellman
Co-Founder and Chief Program Officer at Best Foot Forward, dedicated to the education of children at-risk and in foster care.
Updates
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As the saying goes, “It takes a village.” We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to NSI Insurance Group and Nelson Mullins for their generous donations of school supplies for our upcoming Back to School party! Their support ensures our students have the tools they need for a successful school year. We’re grateful for their partnerships and commitment to empowering our youth. Together, we are making a difference! #BackToSchool #ThankYou #NSIInsuranceGroup #NelsonMullins #BFFCommunity #BFFKids
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🎓 Congratulations to our amazing BFF graduate! 🎉We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of Aquanna, who has successfully graduated with a Master's Degree in Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University! She has shown unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion in turning dreams into reality. Her journey is an inspiration to all of us at Best Foot Forward, and we couldn't be prouder of her accomplishments. Here's to a bright future filled with endless possibilities and continued success in making a positive impact in the healthcare field. 🌟💙 Join us in congratulating Aquanna on this monumental achievement! 🎊👏 #BFFProud #FAUGrad #MastersDegree #Inspiration Join us in congratulating Aquanna on this monumental achievement! #BffProud #FAUGrad #mastersdegree #inspiration
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Our co-founder recently presented to Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, an organization dedicated to impacting the Boca Raton community through their commitment to "Service Above Self." With a focus on health, wellness, and community well-being, it was a special moment to speak to a group that has supported BFF for so long. We have a long-standing relationship with the club. In 2018, we were honored to be past recipients of the George E. Long award at their annual Mayor’s Ball. The Rotary Club has consistently supported us through grant funding and their annual school supply drive. Thank you to the Rotary Club for their continued support and for giving us the opportunity to share our mission. #rotaryclubdowntownbocaraton #BffKids
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🎒✨ A HUGE thank you to Spirit of Giving for their incredible support! Once again they have generously provided us with backpacks, filled with supplies for our students, ensuring they start the school year off right. Their collaboration and commitment to our community makes such a difference! 💙 #Gratitude #BackToSchool #SpiritOfGiving #BFFKids
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As our senior graduation coach, Karen Spagnardi, puts it, “It is so AMAZING how much the kids love being part of BFF and enjoy participating, even in the summer.” 🌟📚 We recently wrapped up our Summer Enrichment Program, designed to keep our kids engaged during their time off from school, and conducted a survey to gather their feedback. The results are in, and they confirm just how much they value their time with BFF and their excitement for summer activities. An incredible 100% of our kids said they would be interested in participating in BFF’s summer program again! A huge thank you to all our amazing participants for sharing their thoughts and making our programs truly special. We can’t wait for the next adventure with all of them! #BFFKids #G4L #Summerprogram
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A big thank you to The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El Boca Raton for your generous donation! The Giving Tree has been spreading kindness, dignity, and hope to those in need in our local Palm Beach County community for many years. They work tirelessly to support children, young adults, families, and seniors without access to basic necessities. Our students are thrilled to start the new school year with brand new jeans, thanks to your support and kindness. For almost 15 years, The Giving Tree has been supporting our students, ensuring they step in with their BEST FOOT FORWARD! 🌟👖 #ThankYou #TheGivingTreeBoca #BFFKids #BFFCommunity
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🎉 Best Foot Forward is proud to have sponsored the Palm Beach County School District's back-to-school breakfast for the South Region at Safe Schools Institute! 🍽️ We are thrilled to have been a part of this special gathering to kick off the new school year. 📚 Teaming up with these dedicated educators, we are committed to inspiring our students and empowering their success. 🌟 We look forward to the upcoming school year and the exciting opportunities it will bring! #BFFKids #SouthRegionBreakfast #PalmBeachCountySchools #Education
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Check out last year's highlights on one of the most exciting events of the year—our annual Battle of the Bartenders! Watch it here: https://bit.ly/4drJGBm. All proceeds and tips will benefit our organization as part of Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Festival Days (BCFD). Join us for a fun-filled evening of friendly competition, delicious drinks, and great company on Friday, August 23rd, from 6–8pm at Boca Grove . This is an event you won't want to miss! #BOCACHAMBER #BCFD24 #BFFKids
Battle of the Bartender Video Recap
https://www.youtube.com/
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Our Co-Founder, Donna Biase, recently had the honor of presenting to The Rotary Club of Boca Raton! 🌟 Founded in 1957 by local business professionals dedicated to community service, the club is part of a global network of over 35,000 clubs and 1.2 million members. Their mission aligns perfectly with our goals: supporting education, inspiring and uplifting today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with a group committed to making a positive impact, and we’re grateful for their continued support. Thank you, Rotary Club of Boca Raton, for everything you do to make our community a better place! 🤝💪 #CommunityImpact #rotaryclub #educationforall #BffKids