GOVERNOR CRIST NAMES ADAM GOLDSTEIN OF MIAMI AS GOVERNOR’S POINT OF LIGHT FOR ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH
November 4, 2009
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TALLAHASSEE- Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Adam Goldstein of Miami as this week’s Governor’s Point of Light for Adoption Awareness Month.
“Adam is not only a top-notch business executive, but also a true humanitarian and community leader in South Florida,” said Governor Crist. “His vision and advocacy have improved the foster care system in Florida, consequently changing the lives of vulnerable children in our state. He strongly believes that foster children in our state deserve loving, permanent homes, and I am so grateful for his efforts on their behalf.”
Since 2002, Adam has been an active volunteer and board member with Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe Inc., an organization created to assist in the response to the need for local control and leadership of Florida’s child welfare system. As a founding board member, Adam served as chair of the Board of Trustees of Our Kids from 2006 to October 2009. As chair of the System of Care Committee during the start-up and transition phase of Miami’s foster care privatization, he led the team that helped create and implement a redesigned system of care for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties’ foster children. Under his leadership, Our Kids has cultivated a cooperative, collaborative partnership with the Department of Children and Families, the Juvenile Court, the Guardian Ad Litem Program and the Community-Based Care Alliances. Adam is also president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.
Adam has also dedicated his time to public service. In 2008, he was selected by Department of Children and Families’ then-Secretary Bob Butterworth to serve on the agency’s Statewide Task Force on Fostering Success representing all Community-Based Care Boards across the state. Adam continues to search and derive innovative ways to better the lives of foster children in Miami-Dade and the Keys.
“Adam is an invaluable member of the Our Kids Board,” said Frances P. Allegra, executive director of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe Inc. “His vision and direction have allowed Our Kids to become the organization it is today. We are proud and fortunate to have him as our champion.”
AAA Auto Club South is the supporting sponsor of the Governor’s Points of Light Award. This program recognizes Florida residents who demonstrate exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announced weekly. A panel of judges comprised of leaders in the areas of volunteerism and service evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Governor. Occasionally, the award is presented to outstanding organizations. The Volunteer Florida Foundation manages the program. For more information, or to submit a nomination, go to www.VolunteerFloridaFoundation.org.