Since 1976 Family Ministries of Florida has provided a safe family environment for children who for one reason or another cannot live with their parents.  Christian couples serve as Houseparents.  The Houseparents provide nurturing and structure for the boys and girls that live in their homes.  The family has a daily devotion time together, and each child is encouraged to have their own personal devotion time. Along with individual and group devotions the families are very involved with our local church.  The children are also involved with many different activities at the church including Sunday school, youth group, drama team, youth choir, and Bible Bowl.

Family Ministries of Florida uses three different education paths.  First, Legacy Christian Academy is located on the campus of Family Ministries of Florida.  Legacy Christian Academy offers a unique individually paced program designed around the needs and educational level of the child.  Second, a private Christian school for those children that need more of a traditional learning environment.  Third, the local public elementary school for those children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.  Family Ministries recognizes that every child learns differently and has different educational needs, and it is the goal of Family Ministries to provide the best educational opportunity for each child.

Several years ago, Family Ministries developed a philosophy of Work Hard, Play Hard and Pray Hard. Work Hard includes such things as keeping their rooms clean and organized, daily chores in the home, and outside work such as mowing and pulling weeds.  We find that working helps the child reflect on their daily lives and gives them the opportunity to learn responsibility and how to take pride in their accomplishments.  Play Hard includes such things as playing games as a family, playing outside as a group, and some of the children play organized sports either at school or with a local club. Pray Hard includes individual devotions, family devotions, involvement in church, and developing a personal relationship with God.