HALO Awards Honors Those Who Go Above and Beyond in Foster Care
Our extraordinary Circuit 5 foster parents go above and beyond to ensure the children in their care feel safe, loved, and valued. HALO was a night filled with delicious food, great company, and heartfelt recognition of our amazing foster families.
In addition to awarding some truly fantastic raffle prizes—generously donated by our staff and community partners—we had the joy of surprising two deserving foster families with trips to Universal Studios and Disney World!
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Kids Central employees, Board members, dignitaries, and community partners who joined us. Your continued presence and support mean the world to us and to the families we serve.
Thank you all for making the night so special!
HALO 2025 Award Winners
Hall of Fame
- Jamie & Bryan Abbott
- Kimberly & Joseph Alonso
- Judy & Bill Moorehead
- Dana & Stan Redrick
- Debra Billingsley-Tew & Danny Tew
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Raymond & Lydia Maldonado
Angels of Adoption Award
- Caleb & Melissa Streetman
Make It Happen Award
- Curtis & Selena Garrison
Rookies of The Year
- Parker & Genevieve Verkaik
- Milo & Edline Derival
Teen Challenge Award
- Darius Gilmore
Better Together Award
- David Jr. & Chelsea Crespo
Ethan Johnson Award
- James & Valerie Flemister
Service Dedication Award
- Sam & Marilyn Martin
Foster Parents of The Year
- Wilson & Maylin Espinal — Citrus County
- James & Lorena Johnson — Hernando County
- Santos Rivera — Lake County
- Jon Sowle & Donna Aiken — Marion Conty
- Jeremiah & Christine Hersey — Sumter County
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