Clearwater foster care nonprofit lays off 176 additional employees

Eckerd Connects layoffs due to closure of Tampa facility.

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Just a few months after the state of Florida decided not to renew its contract, Eckerd Connects, which provides child and foster care services, is closing its Tampa facility and laying off 176 employees.

 

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