Celebrating a Reunification Champion: Reginald Colston!

Today, we're thrilled to honor Reginald Colston, our dedicated Fatherhood Engagement Specialist, for his incredible work as a Reunification Champion! Reginald's commitment and support have been nothing short of amazing, especially in his work with Mr. Terrence Smith.

Terrence, a father of three, faced unimaginable challenges after the tragic passing of their mother. His children were placed in licensed care, and a Termination of Parental Rights petition was filed. Motivated to regain custody, Mr. Smith relocated from New York to Florida with just the clothes on his back and a one-way ticket to Polk County. Despite staying in a homeless shelter and hotels, he persisted in his journey.

Navigating the dependency system and connecting to resources was daunting, but Reginald was there every step of the way. Through his guidance, Mr. Smith improved his parenting capacities and ultimately reunited with his children. Today, the family is together and healing, thanks to Reginald's unwavering support.
Terrence speaks highly of Reginald, acknowledging that without his help, their family situation would have been drastically different. Thank you, Reginald, for making such a profound impact and helping this family rebuild their lives!