ChildNet’s Care for Kids Event Raises Funds for Foster Youth

The care agency's Cocktails and Cheers Event raised $137,000 at their May 14 event.

On Wednesday, May 14, ChildNet, the Community-Based Care (CBC) lead agency in both Broward and Palm Beach counties, hosted its Annual Care for Kids “Cocktails and Cheers” event, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The event raised $137,000 to support foster youth and families throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties.

During the event, which was emceed by WPLG-ABC anchor Eric Yutzy, ChildNet honored Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, president and CEO of the Children’s Services of Broward County, for her unwavering commitment to strengthening the lives of children and families in the community. The evening also featured a special announcement from Susan Renneisen, vice president of community affairs & special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, naming ChildNet as the May 2025 beneficiary of the “Change for Change” program. The initiative invites guests to round up purchases or donate unused slot vouchers, with all proceeds during that month directly supporting ChildNet.

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