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Escambia Children’s Trust pauses New World Believers contract after DJJ probe and background-screening issues
Summary
Staff paused payments and temporarily suspended the New World Believers contract after a Department of Juvenile Justice investigation was reported and staff discovered gaps in required background screenings; the board said staff will continue to seek confirmation that children the trust funds are safe before any reinstatement.
Escambia Children’s Trust staff placed a pause on the contract with New World Believers after receiving notice of a change in leadership and learning that the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice was conducting an investigation related to the trust-funded NWB Hoops program.
Miss Cannon told the board that the organization reported a material leadership change and that staff immediately requested documents, including background-screening records and updated governance materials. Miss Cannon said staff consulted legal…
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