About
Us
Broward Cares For Kids Foundation, Inc provides ChildNet
Inc. and their providers with an alternative source of funding
to facilitate the implementation of services not currently eligible for
state or federal funding. Fundraising is conducted by an established group
of community child advocates. By late 2007, BCFK efforts resulted in raising
enough money to purchase a housing facility. No state or ChildNet money
was used to purchase the home. With no employees and only minimal expenses,
virtually 100 percent of funds raised by BCFK are used to benefit children.
Administrative Office
313 N State Road
7
Plantation, FL 33317
info@browardcaresforkids.org
(954) 414-5995 |
 Joey
Epstein, Chairman
jepstein@browardcaresforkids.org
Joey is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Broward
Cares for Kids Foundation, Inc. and on the Board of Directors and
Finance Chair of ChildNet. He is also Vice-Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Florida,
after spending four years as Chairman. In addition, he is a member
of the Audit Committees of Broward Health and the Broward County School
Board. Joey also serves on the Auxiliary Council of the Chris Evert
Children’s Hospital, Legal Aid of Broward County Executive Council
and Treasurer of Broward Days, Inc. Professionally, he is on the Board
of Trustees of the Main PAC of the Florida Institute of Certified
Public Accountants. Previously, he has served on various other Boards
and chaired various events.
Joey is a Director with the national accounting and tax firm, RSM
McGladrey, Inc.
 Lisa
Gaeta, Secretary
lgaeta@browardcaresforkids.org
After 20 years as a Wall Street executive, Lisa relocated to South
Florida in 2006 and has been determined to share in her success and
give back to others. She developed a Women’s Empowerment Workshop
that was originally taught at the Jack & Jill Center in 2008, a child
care center whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income
working families. Family Central approached her to expand and moderate
that program to the Owners and Executive Directors of several Child
Care centers within Broward County. She was recently named 2008 Woman
of The Year for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for South Florida.
Lisa serves on the Advisory Committee of the Fran T. Payne Society
at Jack & Jill and Board of Directors of Broward Cares for Kids. She
is a Trustee Member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as well
as a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
She is currently the President & CEO of Finance Placements & Consulting,
Inc.
 Howard
Bakalar, Treasurer
hbakalar@browardcaresforkids.org
Howard Bakalar is the Treasurer of Broward Cares for Kids. Aside from this role, his community involvement has included the chairmanship of Broward County's Children's Services Board, the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, and ChildNet. As the author of the document creating ChildNet, Howard Bakalar helped put into place a system of care that has vastly improved the well-being of children in the child welfare system. Howard is currently serving as a Commissioner appointee to Broward County's Ethics Commission.
Howard is employed by United Way of Broward County, where he is the Senior Vice President of Community Impact.
 Dr. Jennifer Adelson, Board Member
jadelson@browardcaresforkids.org
Dr. Adelson is a pediatric dental specialist. Originally from Long Island, New York, she has made South Florida her home since 2000. As a wife, mother of two young children, and the owner of a multi-specialty dental practice, she is extensively involved in her local community.
Dr. Adelson serves on the boards of dental societies and school parent-teacher organizations, and was selected as the Small Business Person of the Year for 2009 by the Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce.
 Silvia
Smith-Torres, ChildNet Representative
ssmith-torres@childnet.us
Silvia is Vice President of Client Services. She oversees the Intake/Placement,
Case Management, Permanency, Independent Living, Runaway, Background
Screening, Transportation and Medical units. Client Services provides
support to the children and families of Broward County, ensuring the
safety and well being of all the children on their caseloads.
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