Without your support, KidSide would not exist.
We help children from low-income families who are in crisis due to high-conflict Family Court cases, receive critical protection, advocacy, and the opportunity to heal.
How KidSide Helps
Family Court Services
More than 80% of the clients at Family Court Services do not have legal representation. Regardless of the reason, if a client’s emotions are in the driver’s seat when making decisions about their life and their family’s future, it can be problematic.
Alex, Father – Testimonial
“I was sent to Family Court Services by my judge Friday, November 13 for visits with my daughter. I haven’t seen my daughter in over 60 days because of a restraining order the mother put against me. The judge told me it would be $80 to see my daughter face to face. I got so upset. I can’t afford that. Judge then offered me virtual visits for free. I didn’t like that either, though. I thought there would be a waiting list because of course the service is free. I mean how many people in Dade county are also in my predicament? It was after 5pm and my hearing was still going on. Judge took a break and came back to the hearing and said they’re going to squeeze me in for an visit later tonight and they’ll make sure I get to see my daughter on Tuesday, November 17 for her birthday. I was scared. How was I going to take his word for it? Sure enough, someone from Family Court Services called me and I had my time set on Friday at 7pm. I got to see my daughter on Tuesday for her birthday. I missed her so much and I was so happy to see her. Seeing her reminds me why I work so hard and why I need to stand up for myself because of my daughter. So thank you to the staff over there because I know no one wants to be working after 5pm on a Friday and they did so without making me feel like I was a burden to them.”
Please continue to support KidSide.
KidSide and Family Court Services thank the City of Sunny Isles for their generous contribution. The gift of $7,500 will continue to support the work of Family Court Services. Thank you Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra, together with the other Commissioners of the City of Sunny Isles, for your efforts to make this happen for KidSide and Family Court Services. A shout out to Dana Yeck-Cahn, of Family and Coparenting Enrichment Services – FACES, for all your behind the scenes work to help facilitate this for KidSide and Family Court Services.
KidSide congratulates the City of Sunny Isles for becoming our newest Community Partner at the Bronze level.
We thank our Community Partners for filling the gap in this most difficult year. It is because of our Community Partners that KidSide has been able to continue its work on behalf of Family Court Services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Become a KidSide Best Friend Today!
You can make a difference!
Join the KidSide Best Friends Leadership Campaign.
During this time of COVID-19, in person fundraising is not possible but the children served by Family Court Services are greatly impacted and need our help. We must do our best to ensure they do not sustain long term emotional harm.
By becoming a member of the KidSide Best Friends Leadership Campaign with a monthly sustaining gift, it allows Family Court Services to anticipate the on-going level of support they can provide children in need. We need your support now more than ever so Family Court Services may continue to meet the needs of our community.
For more information and/or to join our Best Friends Leadership Campaign committee please contact Dana Cahn at DanaCahn@faces.family.
Thank You to our KidSide Partners
Will you be next?
For more information, please reach out to Aileen Fernandez Mesa, President of KidSide at afernandez@orshanlaw.com
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Or you may make a contribution payable to
KidSide, Inc. and mail to:
KidSide, Inc.
14261 SW 120 Street #103-552
Miami, FL 33186
Telephone: (305) 908.1126
Email: marian@kidsidemiami.org
Make a one-time donation below to support the work of Family Court Services by donating to KidSide.
All proceeds will benefit KidSide, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports Family Court Services in its mission to provide services for those children most victimized by family conflicts.
KidSide, Inc. is registered to solicit contributions with the State of Florida. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling (800) 435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State.