Accolades
The Hands and Feet is deeply grateful and humbled to be recognized for our efforts in serving the most vulnerable populations in South Florida.
Outstanding Non-Profit Advocates for Children Award
2024 Palm Beach Outstanding Non-Profit Advocates for Children Award presented by Florida Children's First
Each year Florida’s Children First honors individuals and organizations that make a significant difference in the lives of children. This year FCF Statewide Board of Directors selected The Hands and Feet to receive the 2024 Outstanding Non-Profit Advocates for Children Award to recognize the organization’s extraordinary dedication to being an immediate resource for foster families, biological parents, relative caregivers, and aged-out foster youth, providing help and hope to those who need it the most.
Rising Star Award
Rising Star Award presented by Association TRENDS and CEO Update in Washington, D.C.
Ciarra Smith, Director of Operations and Finance, won the Rising Star Award, a nationally acclaimed award given at the Nonprofit Legal, Finance, and Grants Conference in Washington, D.C. Ciarra is among a handful of nonprofit finance directors who have been acknowledged for their accomplishment in this space.
Read more about this year's honorees here.
Florida's Heroes
The Hands and Feet founder Bailey Hughes (pictured left with husband Josh) was recognized as one of Florida's Heroes during the second annual ceremony, hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis.
Bailey was among 75 honorees chosen for dedicating themselves to helping others overcome adversity through nonprofit efforts, adoption and foster care, careers in education, and advocacy.
Sharon D’Eusanio Award
The Coalition for Independent Living Options (CILO) recently honored co-founders Bailey Hughes and Makayla Doolin with the Sharon D'Eusanio Award in recognition of their passion for helping those who have become a part of the Child Welfare System, and easing the burden of families who step up to care for vulnerable and hurting child survivors who have been impacted by trauma.
PBA Alumna of the Year
The Hands and Feet founder, Bailey Hughes, was selected as 2023 Alumna of the Year by Palm Beach Atlantic University. She was presented the award by University President, Dr. Debra Schwinn during the annual Homecoming & Family Weekend Chapel service. Bailey was given a platform to share about her experience as a student at PBA and how it impacted her later steps into the foster care system and creating The Hands and Feet.
In the Media
The Hands and Feet is honored to be featured in different media outlets.
Who We Are
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CBS12 News
Advocates for Children Awards
The Hands and Feet featured on CBS12 News as an honoree of the Palm Beach County Advocates for Children Awards. The segment aired October 17, 2024.
WPBF25 News
"Covering Florida" Segment
The Hands and Feet featured on WPBF25 News' "Covering Florida" segment on May 13, 2024.
WPB TV
The official YouTube channel for the City of West Palm Beach
CBS12 News
"Hometown Hero" to Florida Hero
A former CBS12 Hometown Hero is now being proclaimed a Florida Hero for her dedication to supporting some of the most vulnerable kids in the West Palm Beach area, and their families.
BYUtv
"Hello Sunday" Segment
The Hands and Feet featured on BYUtv's "Hello Sunday," Season 4, Episode 6.
CBS12
Forever Family Segment
The Hands and Feet featured on South Florida's CBS12 News "Forever Families" segment.
CBS12
Hometown Heroes Segment
The Hands and Feet featured on South Florida's CBS12 News "Hometown Heroes" segment.
Community Partners
The Hands and Feet has been tremendously blessed by the support we have received from the local business community. These incredible organizations have rallied time and again to help us meet the needs of families impacted by the child welfare community. We want to acknowledge them and encourage you to support them as well.
We are so thank for you and, together, we are making a difference.