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ICFH Patient Darielys Tejera Shares Personal Story at Book Signing of 'Absolutely Nothing'
Local Author Darielys Tejera, patient of the Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) will sign copies of her first book, "Absolutely Nothing" at Books & Books in Coral Gables on Friday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m. Attendees will have the first opportunity to hear about Tejera's struggles and accomplishments from the perspective of a suicide survivor.

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Institute for Child & Family Health names Whilly Bermudez new Board Member
The Institute for Child & Family Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Whilly Bermudez of the Whilly Bermudez Company as a new board member.

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Miami Dade Budget Cuts Leave needy Famileis for Fend for Themselves
Miami- (August 25, 2009) Miami-Dade County Mayor Alvarez has eliminated all funding for community-based organizations(CBOs) for FY 2009-10, effective October 1, 2009.

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Fundraising in the Jungle
Miami - (July 17, 2009) Nonprofis stressing over the sinking economy are thinkg out of the box these days. I n the for-profit sector you find that many companies are struggling much in the same way except that their funding comes not from donors but consumers. So the Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) and Jungle Island decided to collaborate to attract patrons to visit the animal theme park withile donating to a charity. On Saturdy, July 18th patrons can enjoy Jungle Island whilce contributing to a great cause.

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A Tasty Way to Donate - MiMo District Restaurants donate to Children's Charity
Miami – (June 9, 2009) Institute for Child & Family Health (“ICFH”) and the MiMo District restaurants join forces to help raise funds for health services for children at-risk. During the summer months patrons can dine at one the featured restaurants on the corresponding week and in turn they will donate 15% of the proceeds to the organization.

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Institute for Child & Family Health Family (ICFH) Literacy Educator Receives Toyota Teacher of the Year Award
ICFH All-Aboard Family Literacy Program’s Maria Piñón Receives Prestigious Award

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McDERMOTT WILL & EMERY DONATION TO ALL-ABOARD FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
McDermott Will & Emery generously donated 36 like new computers to the families participating in the All-Aboard Family Literacy Program.

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The Institute for Child & Family Health names Nina Hamilton New Board Member
The Institute for Child & Family health (ICFH) is pleased to announce that Nina Hamilton from Silver Hill Financial has been named a new member of the Board of Directors.

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The Institute for Child & Family Health names Aïda Phillips New Board Member
The Institute for Child & Family health is pleased to announce that Aïda Phillips from accentmarketing has been named a new member of the Board of Directors.

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20th Annual All-Aboard Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) and All-Aboard Educational Services held their 20th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Jungle Island. The luncheon was created as a way of thanking and acknowledging the volunteers for their commitment and dedication to the children of this community.

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Kim Peek Fund Raiser
The Institute for Child & Family Health is pleased to report the success of Kim Peek, the Original Rainman, the organization's charity event which raised funds to support their Child and Family Counseling Programs.

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Miami-Dade County Public Schools Honors volunteers, Business Partners
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Public Schools celebrated 30 years of business partnerships with the winners of this year’s Outstanding School Volunteers and Dade Partners Exemplary Awards.

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STREET VIOLENCE PREVALENT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Growing gang problems are a huge concern to all members in the community. This year United States Attorney Alex Acosta of the Southern District of Florida will discuss these issues in a keynote address at the Fourth Annual Gang Summit.

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CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (CPC) ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE AND NEW PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
The Children’s Psychiatric Center, one of Miami-Dade County’s oldest and most respected community based organizations, announced today that it has formally changed its name to the Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH).

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