Coral Springs, FL – Florida’s Children First (FCF), a statewide advocacy organization focused on protecting the legal rights of at-risk and foster care children, is proud to announce the addition of Jeffrey M. Wank to the organization’s Board of Directors.

“Jeff has long been a supporter of FCF and important community organizations in Broward. We are thrilled to have him join our Board and bring his passion for helping others to our team,” said FCF Executive Director Christina Spudeas. 

Florida’s Children First, Inc. was founded in 2001 by child advocates, volunteers and attorneys from across the state who were working on issues affecting Florida’s most vulnerable children. FCF staff, board members, volunteers, and advocates devote their time to ensure that each child in care or in an at-risk situation will have a voice that is heard when decisions are made.

Wank is a Partner in the Fort Lauderdale office of diverse business law firm Kelley Kronenberg, having joined the firm in 2016 to focus his practice on Insurance Coverage and First Party Property Insurance Defense Litigation. He is highly active in the community, holding several leadership roles on top of an active and successful insurance defense practice. He currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) as well as on the Board of Directors for the B’nai B’rith Justice Unit. He previously served as Chair of the Jewish Federation of Broward County’s Horizons Leadership Program and is a Past President of the Broward County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors. Under his leadership, the Young Lawyers Section was honored by Legal Aid at its annual For The Public Good event with the “Spirit of Justice Award.”

A graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, Wank is also involved in mentor/mentee programs to help assist younger lawyers in the community.

“Florida’s Children First provides incredible services and support for our state’s youth, many of whom don’t have the tools to advocate for themselves. I am proud to be part of their mission and to have this opportunity to better the lives of our state’s youth,” Wank said.

Wank has been involved with FCF for many years, previously serving on the organization’s Broward Host Committee.

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About Florida’s Children First:

Florida’s Children First is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights of at-risk children and youth, especially those in foster care. Uniquely positioned as Florida’s premiere independent advocacy organization, our mission is to seek full representation of children and youth and obtain meaningful and sustainable improvement in Florida’s child serving systems.