In Search of a Forever Home: “I’m a trivia whiz-kid” Fernando, (15) If you had to condense all of Fernando’s characteristics into one word, it would be Loyal. He’s fiercely devoted to friends and family, and he’d go to the ends of the earth for the people he loves. Fernando has an uncanny ability to remember […]
Family Support Post-Irma
Bad weather can be a stressful time for many families, resulting in heightened anxiety and emotional distress. Hurricane Irma may have triggered some fears in our children, or in ourselves. If you are experiencing some of this with your family, here is a link to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Additionally, here is a printable copy of the Parent Guidelines For Helping Children After a Hurricane.
Forever Families
Sylvia Thomas Center can help by providing a variety of services for family in crisis. These may include: case management, counseling, support groups, therapy, referrals, information, and respite for families needing a break to re-energize.
Our goal is to promote family permanency and improve the family's ability to deal with problems and remain an intact. We simply want each adoptive family to be a Forever Family, where there is love and support from outside sources, as well as, within the family.
Please donate to help us fulfill our mission to keep Adoptive and Foster Families intact, healthy, loving and forever.
September’s Kids of the Month
In Search of a Forever Home: “We belong together” Desiree, (14) AKA Nyelli, is a sweet and kind young woman who’s intensely protective over her younger siblings. She loves cosmetics and taking photographs, and she has strong ties to her culture and community. Angel, (11) has a larger-than-life personality and he eats, sleeps and breathes sports. He […]
June’s Kid of the Month
Children’s Board Heart Gallery Tampa Bay The Sylvia Thomas Center is a strong supporter of placement of children available for adoption. The awesome child of the month looking to belong to a loving family is featured below. This is a wonderful opportunity for both the prospective adoptive family and the child to gain new experiences […]
April’s Kid of the Month
Children’s Board Heart Gallery Tampa Bay The Sylvia Thomas Center is a strong supporter of placement of children available for adoption. The awesome child of the month looking to belong to a loving family is featured below. This is a wonderful opportunity for both the prospective adoptive family and the child to gain new experiences […]
March’s Kid of the Month
Children’s Board Heart Gallery Tampa Bay The Sylvia Thomas Center is a strong supporter of placement of children available for adoption. The awesome child of the month looking to belong to a loving family is featured below. This is a wonderful opportunity for both the prospective adoptive family and the child to gain new experiences […]