Court Care Reception
Be Part of the Legacy at Our Annual Court Care Reception
YWCA South Florida’s Court Care Reception will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 5 PM at McDermott Will Emery to celebrate 26 years of the Court Care program and the profound impact it has made on families and communities.
This year’s reception will be extra special as we hold a Court Care Hall of Fame Reunion—welcoming back past inductees and honoring a new class of changemakers whose dedication and support have helped strengthen the foundation of the Court Care program. For over two decades, Court Care has provided a safe and supportive environment for children while their caregivers navigate the complexities of the legal system.
You’ll have the opportunity to engage with the heart of our mission, learn about the ongoing impact of Court Care, and discover how you can play a part in shaping a future where every family feels supported and empowered. Join us as we raise a glass to 26 years of care, compassion, and community—and celebrate the remarkable individuals who make it all possible.
YWCA Court Care Program ↘
YWCA South Florida’s Court Care provides a safe, nurturing environment for children while their caregivers attend court proceedings. This vital service ensures that children are shielded from the stressful and often traumatic experiences of the courtroom, offering a comforting space where they can engage in play and educational activities. By supporting Court Care, you’re helping to protect and empower some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Court Care is more than just a safe space—it’s a lifeline for families navigating the legal system. For 26 years, it has provided comfort, stability, and hope, ensuring that children are cared for while their caregivers focus on securing justice and a better future.
Court Care Hall of Fame
Jeffrey Bass, Bass Law
Edward Blumberg, Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero P.A.
Alex Brito, Brito PLLC
Joel Brown, Freidin & Brown
John Genovese, Genovese, Joblove & Battista
Alan Goldfarb, Alan Goldfarb, P.A.
Eric Isicoff, Isicoff Ragatz
Michael Diaz Jr., Diaz Reus & Targ LLP
Manny Kadre, CEO, Kollective Auto Group
Alan J. Kluger, Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L
Gerald Kornreich, Kornreich & Associates
Amber Kornreich, Kornreich & Associates
Caroline Iovino, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Richard Milstein, Akerman LLP
Sandi Perez, Berkowitz Pollack Brant
Teresa Ragatz, Isicoff Ragatz
Judge Carroll Kelly, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Chief Judge Nushin G. Sayfie, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Phil Shechter, Shechter & Everett, LLP
Judge Bertila Soto, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Judge Lisa Walsh, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Robert Zarco, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.