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Better Together prevents child abuse and neglect by addressing root causes such as unemployment and weak support networks through two programs: Better Families, which temporarily hosts children with vetted families for about 41-45 days, and Better Jobs, which connects job seekers with employers through church-hosted events and coaching. It operates on 100% private funding, relying on churches, volunteers, and corporate donors, with the Department of Children and Families serving as a major referral source for more than 60% of families served. Unlike programs tied to government foster care, it focuses on prevention and voluntary participation to avoid automatic state intervention. Its goal is to preserve families and prevent foster care by solving underlying problems like unemployment and social isolation.
About Better Together
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Government & Public Sector
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Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$410K
Headquarters
Naples, Florida
Founded
2015
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What believers are saying
- March 10, 2026 Fort Myers drew more than 300 job seekers.
- April 2026 North Central Florida served 2,329 people, signaling active regional demand.
- A 2026 endowment gift from Wilson & Johnson strengthens long-term funding stability.
What critics are saying
- Better Together relies on churches and donors; a volunteer drop breaks service delivery.
- The 2026 $1.35 million gala and grants expose continued fundraising dependence.
- If churches stop hosting or DCF referrals slow, Better Together’s model collapses.
What makes Better Together unique
- Better Together’s 2026 church network spans 18 partners across second-chance job fairs.
- Megan Rose built a privately funded, volunteer-led foster-care alternative since 2015.
- DCF referrals and short-term hosting create a distinct, family-preservation operating model.
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↑ 0%Better Together, Crosstown Fellowship Church to host community job fair June 27 in Port St. Lucie. Better Together, a nonprofit on a mission to build strong families and communities, is partnering with Crosstown Fellowship Church in Port St. Lucie to host a community job fair on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is now open for job seekers and employers to participate in the June event. With a spirit of hope and celebration, the church-based job fairs empower job seekers by connecting them with local employers who are ready to hire, while offering supportive services that foster meaningful connections and increase opportunities for lasting employment. Free one-on-one job coaching sessions are available to participants to review resumes, and additional services will be available onsite. The June 27 job fair will take place at Crosstown Fellowship Church, located at 1885 SW Del Rio Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. Job seekers and employers can register at BetterTogetherUS.org/events/Crosstown or by texting "JOBS" to 844-987-3949. With job openings available across various industries, a growing list of participating employers includes Boys and Girls Club of Martin County, Southeastern Traffic Supply, Treasure Coast Hospice, Waters Express Car Wash and more. Local resource partners will also join Better Together in offering various onsite services. The community job fairs are part of Better Together's "Better Jobs" program, which has helped more than 50,000 applicants connect with employment opportunities across 25 states. Churches interested in hosting a Better Together job fair can visit BetterTogetherUS.org for more information. ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER Better Together is a nonprofit organization that helps parents going through a hard time keep their kids out of foster care, find work and address the root causes of their struggle so that they can reunite as a family with the tools and support system to thrive. A privately funded and professionally supported organization, Better Together is made up of volunteers who believe helping people help themselves is the best way to restore dignity and bring families together. Through the Better Families program, families find the resources and community they need to thrive. To date, the program has kept 98% of children served through hosting and mentoring out of foster care. The Better Jobs program was created to address the 76% of families that come to Better Together because of economic hardship tied to unemployment. In addition to community job fairs, the program offers job coaching, support and encouragement through local church partners. For more information, visit BetterTogetherUS.org.
Better Together receives $25,000 grant from The Women's Giving Circle of Southwest Florida. Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has received a $25,000 grant from The Women's Giving Circle of Southwest Florida, a fund of the Collier Community Foundation, to support the children and families it serves in Lee and Collier counties. These funds will support Better Together's Better Families program, which builds strong families and prevents the need for foster care by empowering parents with meaningful connections, work opportunities, mentoring and short-term care for children. "Our mission centers around the power of collective giving to create meaningful, lasting change for women, children and families in our community," said Lesley Hill, co-chair of The Women's Giving Circle of Southwest Florida. "Better Together's commitment to keeping families intact and building resilience from within is a testament to what's possible when relationships come first. We are proud to support their work helping parents navigate hardship while building brighter futures for their families." Better Together works to prevent the need for foster care by building strong families and communities. When a parent needs support - due to homelessness, a medical emergency, or other crisis - Better Together volunteer host families provide a safe, loving home for the children short term, while staff and mentors empower the parents to secure employment, housing and other needs. Because job loss is at the root of most family crises, the Better Together workforce program provides opportunities for all job seekers through relational job fairs and volunteer job coaches. "We are grateful to The Women's Giving Circle of Southwest Florida for their generous support and belief in our mission," said Megan Rose, CEO of Better Together. "With these funds, we'll be able to deliver critical support to help more families overcome hardship and thrive." To date, the program has served more than 37,000 children and kept 98% of children served through mentoring and hosting out of foster care, while helping more than 50,000 job seekers connect with work opportunities through church-based job fairs across 25 states. ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER Better Together is a nonprofit organization that helps parents going through a hard time keep their kids out of foster care, find work and address the root causes of their struggle so that they can reunite as a family with the tools and support system to thrive. A privately funded and professionally supported organization, Better Together is made up of volunteers who believe helping people help themselves is the best way to restore dignity and bring families together. Through the Better Families program, families find the resources and community they need to thrive. To date, the program has kept 98% of children served through mentoring and hosting out of foster care. The Better Jobs program was created to address the 76% of families that come to Better Together because of economic hardship tied to unemployment. In addition to community job fairs, the program offers job coaching, resources and encouragement through local church partners. For more information, visit BetterTogetherUS.org. ABOUT WOMEN'S GIVING CIRCLE The Women's Giving Circle of Southwest Florida is an all-volunteer philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering women and their families through strategic grantmaking. By pooling resources, members amplify their impact, supporting programs that foster education, economic security, health, and well-being across Collier and Lee Counties. What started in 2012 with just 10 enthusiastic and like-minded women has grown exponentially, with members awarding over $1,000,000 in grants to date.
Better Together, RidgePoint Church to host second chance job fair June 9 in Winter Haven. Better Together, a nonprofit on a mission to build strong families and communities, is partnering with RidgePoint Church to host a second chance job fair on Tuesday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is now open for job seekers and employers to participate in the June event. Second chance job fairs promote the power of second chances for neighbors who face barriers to employment. These can include past incarceration, homelessness, lack of transportation or child care, or gaps in employment. With a spirit of hope and celebration, the church-based job fairs empower job seekers by connecting them with local employers who are ready to hire, while offering supportive services that foster meaningful connections and increase opportunities for lasting employment. Free one-on-one job coaching sessions are available to job seekers to review resumes, and additional services will be available onsite. The June 9 job fair will take place at RidgePoint Church, located at 100 Hatfield Road in Winter Haven. Job seekers and employers can register at BetterTogetherUS.org/RidgePoint or by texting "JOBS" to 844-987-3949. With job openings available across various industries, a growing list of participating employers includes The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc., Kane's Furniture and more. Local resource partners will also join Better Together in offering various onsite services, including The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc., Recovery Connections of Central Florida, St. Petersburg College, United Way of Central Florida and more. The job fair is part of Better Together's "Better Jobs" program, which has helped more than 50,000 applicants connect with employment opportunities across 25 states. Churches interested in hosting a Better Together job fair can visit BetterTogetherUS.org for more information. ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER Better Together is a nonprofit organization that helps parents going through a hard time keep their kids out of foster care, find work and address the root causes of their struggle so that they can reunite as a family with the tools and support system to thrive. A privately funded and professionally supported organization, Better Together is made up of volunteers who believe helping people help themselves is the best way to restore dignity and bring families together. Through the Better Families program, families find the resources and community they need to thrive. To date, the program has kept 98% of children served through hosting and mentoring out of foster care. The Better Jobs program was created to address the 76% of families that come to Better Together because of economic hardship tied to unemployment. In addition to community job fairs, the program offers job coaching, support and encouragement through local church partners. For more information, visit BetterTogetherUS.org.
Better Together, The Breeze Church to host community job fair May 19 in North Fort Myers. Better Together, a nonprofit on a mission to build strong families and communities, is partnering with The Breeze Church in North Fort Myers to host a community job fair on Tuesday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is now open for job seekers and employers to participate in the May event. With a spirit of hope and celebration, the church-based job fairs empower job seekers by connecting them with local employers who are ready to hire, while offering supportive services that foster meaningful connections and increase opportunities for lasting employment. Free one-on-one job coaching sessions are available to participants to review resumes, and additional services will be available onsite. The May 19 job fair will take place at The Breeze Church, located at 7101 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. Job seekers and employers can register at BetterTogetherUS.org/TheBreeze or by texting "JOBS" to 844-987-3949. With job openings available across various industries, participating employers include A Perfect Choice Home Care, AWP Safety, America's Windows, Best Choice Roofing, Crown Capital Management, Florida Department of Corrections, McKenney Home Care, Nova Leap Home Health, Preferred Materials, Reece Windows & Doors, St. Matthew's House, Statewide Workforce Development, Hertz, TradeCorp of Fort Myers, United States Marine Corps, Waste Pro and more. Local resource partners will also join Better Together in offering various onsite services, including Al-Anon Family Groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, ArchWell Health, Celebrate Recovery, Centerstone, Florida Gulf Coast University, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Guarin Insurance, Kairos Outside Southwest Florida, Overeaters Anonymous, Veterans Affairs and Vocational Rehabilitation. The community job fairs are part of Better Together's "Better Jobs" program, which has helped more than 50,000 applicants connect with employment opportunities across 25 states. Churches interested in hosting a Better Together job fair can visit BetterTogetherUS.org for more information. ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER Better Together is a nonprofit organization that helps parents going through a hard time keep their kids out of foster care, find work and address the root causes of their struggle so that they can reunite as a family with the tools and support system to thrive. A privately funded and professionally supported organization, Better Together is made up of volunteers who believe helping people help themselves is the best way to restore dignity and bring families together. Through the Better Families program, families find the resources and community they need to thrive. To date, the program has kept 98% of children served through hosting and mentoring out of foster care. The Better Jobs program was created to address the 76% of families that come to Better Together because of economic hardship tied to unemployment. In addition to community job fairs, the program offers job coaching, support and encouragement through local church partners. For more information, visit BetterTogetherUS.org.
Better Together launches 2026 Nationwide Days of Second Chances. Published 12:00 am Monday, April 13, 2026 Ironton event set for April 29 Better Together is breaking down employment barriers nationwide this April with its annual Nationwide Days of Second Chances, a series of second-chance job fairs, including one in Ironton, designed to connect job seekers with employers who see their value. In partnership with 18 churches across the country, Better Together invites job seekers and hiring employers to participate in their local event. The Ironton event will take place on April 29, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ironton First Church of the Nazarene, located at 2318 S. Fourth St. Held during Second Chance Month, Nationwide Days of Second Chances mobilizes churches, volunteers, businesses and nonprofits across the country around a shared mission to expand opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment. These barriers may include incarceration, homelessness, lack of reliable transportation or child care, or gaps on a resume due to unemployment. "Nationwide Days of Second Chances celebrates the life-changing power of second chances, giving job seekers the confidence and support they need to reenter the workforce," said Megan Rose, CEO of Better Together. "Our job fairs focus not on a person's past but on each person's strengths and potential. With churches across the country standing alongside us, we are bringing hope and opportunity - and transforming lives in the process." Job seekers and employers interested in participating in a Better Together job fair can visit BetterTogetherUS.org/NWDSC for more information on local events and the latest list of participating locations. Job seekers may also text "JOBS" to 844-987-3949 to register for an area job fair. Churches interested in hosting a Better Together job fair for next year's Nationwide Days of Second Chances can visit BetterTogetherUS.org/Partner/Church. By opening their doors, participating churches have the opportunity to put their faith into action, strengthen their community and connect neighbors with employers committed to offering meaningful employment.
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About Better Together
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$410K
Headquarters
Naples, Florida
Founded
2015
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