Florida State Representatives Matt Hudson & Ari Porth Named "Ambassadors" by Broward Children's Center

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida State Representatives Matt Hudson (R-Naples) and Ari Porth (D-Coral Springs) have been named "Ambassadors of Change" by Broward Children's Center. "We are delighted to welcome Representatives Hudson and Porth into the special group of men and women who appreciate the compelling needs of medically fragile and cognitively intact children and young adults, as well as the care we are providing. Ambassadors have shown themselves uniquely supportive of our mission and willing to advocate for our continued support," says Marjorie Evans, CEO of the Center.

After a recent visit to the Center, Rep. Hudson underscored his commitment to its goals and purposes: "I was honored to tour this fine facility and meet so many passionate and dedicated people taking care of children with special needs." He also stressed the importance of ensuring that the Florida Legislature understands and continues to allocate appropriate resources for programs and services: "The recently passed budget provides the funding to support the medically needy and developmentally disabled, and I was proud to be a part of that."

Rep. Porth says, "Broward Children's Center is a real blessing for many special youth with unique healthcare challenges. The services and compassion the Center provides through its thoughtful caring staff is the safety net that many families can't survive without."

"Though the Children's Center is located in Broward County, for 40 years we have served the entire state of Florida, providing unique residential facilities for clients under our care, as well as advice and counsel to other professionals who serve similar populations throughout Florida," Evans added.

Broward Children's Center and its affiliates specialize in helping infants, children, and young adults with special healthcare needs. Founded in 1971, its nonprofit facilities in Pompano Beach, Florida offer a range of health, wellness, education, recreation, therapeutic, daily-living and advocacy services. The Center is home to some of the most technologically-dependent children in the country and addresses the educational, social and medical needs of both typically developing and special needs children. It has been a pioneer in the development of community-based residential facilities and school programming for children who are medically fragile and/or developmentally delayed.

SOURCE Broward Children's Center