Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis addressed the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Summer Conference, emphasizing Hope Florida as a vital referral resource for Florida sheriffs and law enforcement.
“Often, law enforcement personnel encounter individuals who need help outside of the criminal justice system,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “They just need help and aren’t sure where to start. Now, they can call one number to rally a community to help meet their needs, address their challenges, and ultimately provide a plan and a path to prosperity. We are proud to offer Hope Florida as a simple way for law enforcement to ensure those who need help can be connected quickly to Hope Navigators who are ready to provide assistance.”
Hope Florida leverages Hope Navigators to guide individuals on personalized paths to prosperity and economic independence, fostering community collaboration between the private sector, faith-based communities, nonprofits, and government entities.
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This innovative program unites various community sectors to maximize support and create new opportunities for those facing difficult times. Hope Navigators help individuals identify their needs, develop long-term goals, chart a path forward, and ensure that all community sectors have a ‘seat at the table’ to contribute to a lasting solution.
One of Hope Florida’s primary objectives is to help Floridians achieve economic self-sufficiency, which is projected to save the state nearly $800 million over ten years.
“Florida Highway Patrol is proud to be directly involved in distributing information and supporting Hope Florida’s mission to the many Sheriff’s Offices and Police Departments throughout the state,” said Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Executive Director Dave Kerner. “Hope Florida is an incredible asset that allows the men and women who protect and serve Floridians to direct them to available resources that cater to each individual’s specific needs, making a significant impact on their lives.”
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“Many who choose to become law enforcement officers share a primary aspiration, and that is to help people,” said Florida Sheriffs Association President and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. “Florida’s sheriffs are honored to collaborate with First Lady Casey DeSantis through Hope Florida, providing our deputies with resources, including the Hope Florida brochures recently delivered to law enforcement offices, to guide those in need to Hope Florida so that they can uncover new opportunities through all parts of their community to maximize the support necessary.”
Since its launch, Hope Florida has connected nearly 100,000 Floridians to assistance, with almost 30,000 individuals reducing or eliminating their reliance on government aid.
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