Robert D. Nolan, Ph.D., to receive the David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award

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Nov 04, 2011, 06:00 ET

Dr. Robert D. Nolan to be recognized by The Children's Trust at its annual Champion for Children event Friday, November 4th

MIAMI, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robert D. Nolan, Ph.D., will be the recipient of the 2011 David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award, presented by The Children's Trust on Friday, November 4th at the Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom, noon – 2 p.m. Named for The Children's Trust founding Board Chair, this award is for a lifetime of achievement and dedication to children.

Now in its seventh year, The Children's Trust Champion for Children's Awards Ceremony raises awareness about the needs of children in the community and serves to inspire others to work toward improving the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. Champions for Children is among the most coveted events within the Miami-Dade County community of child advocates and serves to inspire others to follow in the footsteps of our award recipients.

Dr. Nolan has served as the executive director of the Institute for Child & Family Health, formerly known as Children's Psychiatric Center, for 35 years. A nationally and internationally recognized expert on Play Therapy and renowned advocate for children's mental health services, he has played a prominent role in helping to shape policies pertaining to children's mental health in Florida. Dr. Nolan has taught, supervised and mentored countless child therapists now providing services in South Florida.

About ICFH
The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) is a private, not-for-profit organization that has been providing health, behavioral health, educational and prevention services to the children, adolescents and families of Miami-Dade County for over 60 years. It is one of the oldest and largest community health centers exclusively dedicated to the well being of children and families in the state of Florida. ICFH serves over 40,000 children, adolescents, and families per year. For more information about ICFH, visit www.icfhinc.org. Become a fan on Facebook to receive updates.

SOURCE Institute for Child & Family Health