Foster Love and Safelite Foundation Team Refurbish Two Family Partnerships’ Visitation Rooms for Families
Orlando, FL – October 18, 2025 – Through a transformational partnership between Safelite Foundation and Foster Love, a nonprofit dedicated to improving conditions for foster youth across the nation, Family Partnerships of Central Florida (FPOCF) became the sixth location out of 50 stops planned across the U.S. to receive donated facility makeovers. Two family visitation rooms at FPOCF’s two-story 4001 Pelee St. facility in Orlando received fresh coats of wall paint, new furniture, play items, and decorations including inspirational wall-mural art.
The community effort is directed under the Safe Spaces initiative launched in 2024 and involving the donation of $1 million of refurbishment work and 100,000 volunteer hours between Safelite and Foster Love to improve the lives of foster children nationwide.
“We were all amazed at how awesome the rooms turned out, and we believe the children and families who use these rooms will be equally impressed,” said FPOCF President and CEO Phil Scarpelli. The renovation took less than four days to complete, with FPOCF employees presented with the surprise makeovers at an unveiling event.
“We can’t thank these two wonderful organizations enough,” added Scarpelli. “Now we are part of a fantastic initiative taking place across our nation. For the children who visit our facility, they will experience a brighter and more joyful space to spend family time with their mothers and fathers.”
Scarpelli adds that with the nonprofit’s resources focused on programs and services directly benefiting children and families’ needs, facility enhancements can be secondary in priorities until the right financial time. “Fortunately, organizations such as these two amazing partners and their volunteers have stepped up to support with this inspiring assistance,” he said. “This is more than just a coat of paint – it’s a tangible demonstration for our foster children that their community loves and cares about their happiness.”
Visitation rooms are used in child-welfare facilities for parents and children to interact under supervision when families are going through the reunification process. “We want these visits to be nurturing experiences for the children, some of whom have gone through traumatic experience during the separation and now can begin the healing process,” added Scarpelli.
Across Central Florida, Family Partnerships, as the lead child-welfare agency supporting Brevard, Osceola, Seminole and Orange Counties, operates seven facilities with 124,618 combined squared footage.
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About Family Partnerships of Central Florida
Family Partnerships of Central Florida is committed to protecting children, strengthening families and changing lives through a comprehensive, integrated, community-based system of care that provides adoption, foster care and independent living services for children and families in Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Contracted with the Florida Department of Children and Families as the lead child welfare agency in four-counties, Family Partnerships of Central Florida’s mission is to ensure that the children it serves thrive in safe, healthy and loving families. For more information, visit http://fpocf.org.
About Foster Love:
Founded in 2008, Foster Love is dedicated to transforming the lives of children in the foster- care system. We provide resources, support, and a loving community to foster children, foster parents, and adoptive families. Our mission is to ensure that every child experiences the support and stability they deserve. Join us in creating a brighter future for these amazing children through advocacy, education, and compassionate care. Together, we can make a difference. For more information, visit http://FosterLove.com.
About the Safelite Foundation:
Founded in 2005, the Safelite Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the company, dedicated to a single mission: to help those who’ve hit a bump in the road find a clear road ahead. We fulfill this mission by partnering with and supporting organizations that align with our giving priorities, which focus on providing safety, stability, and a sense of belonging. By leveraging Safelite’s extensive reach, the Foundation has made a significant impact on communities at local, national, and global levels, contributing over $35 million and more than 200,000 associate volunteer hours since its inception in 2005. For more information, visit safelite.com/foundation.
About Safelite
With more than 7,600 Mobile Glass Shops™ and stores in all 50 states, Safelite® is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services. Last year, more than 7 million customers chose Safelite for its 24/7 national contact centers, advanced online scheduling, superior repair and replacement systems, and the industry’s only nationwide lifetime guarantee.
Safelite is a member of the Safelite® Group family of brands, which together make a difference in the lives of nearly 9 million customers annually. This leading service organization, founded in 1947, is reaching record growth thanks to its People Powered, Customer Driven strategy. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs more than 16,000 people across the United States.
