CHS Blog
Melbourne, Fla. (March 12, 2018) — Children’s Home Society of Florida has appointed Marilyn Scott, MBA, computer science instructor for Florida Institute of Technology School of Engineering to its statewide Board of Directors. Scott previously served as a member of the organization’s Brevard County board. Originally from Miami, Scott received her Bachelor of Science from […]
Celebrating holidays throughout the year is always a fun time for families to spend extra time together. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it’s a great opportunity to provide you and your family with some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. While wearing your green and keeping an eye out for leprechauns, try out a few […]
The key element in any Community Partnership School is the partnership among the organizations involved at the school. I’m fortunate to work with a tremendous group of people who make up Evans High School, A Community Partnership School. As the Community Partnership School Director, I interact and work with not only students, but teachers, staff […]
The devastating shooting at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School has evoked many emotions—sadness, grief, helplessness, anxiety, and anger. Children struggling to cope with or understand their feelings may turn to trusted adults for help and guidance. Here are 5 things to consider when talking to your child about the tragedy. Start the conversation: After you […]
Far too many families have missed the opportunity to foster because of common myths and misconceptions. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the chance to change lives! The requirements and day-to-day expectations vary with unique circumstances, but a little knowledge can go a long way — especially when the right information can make […]
The Palm Beach Post’s Nov. 15 story, “Why Palm Beach County is the ‘epicenter’ of the deadly opioid crisis,” bluntly lays out a significant tragedy occurring right outside our front doors. While the devastating number of deadly overdoses in our county – 571 last year – is certainly a crisis, my mind quickly shifts to […]
From the moment they take their first step into adoption, adoptive parents are faced with unique challenges: Attachment challenges Attachment is an emotional connection between a child and a caregiver that is neurologically and biologically driven. Adopted children have experienced several broken or inappropriate attachments with significant people in their lives. This history of loss […]
A new OCPS school joins other Community Partnership Schools in their mission to not only provide education, but serve entire communities. For the first time in 46 years, Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood has its own school for children in preschool through eighth grade. Since the early 1970s, when court-ordered integration efforts closed the two all-black schools […]
Orlando, Fla. (October 27, 2017) — Andrew Duffell, MBA, President and CEO of Research Park at Florida Atlantic University was elected to Children’s Home Society of Florida’s statewide Board of Directors, effective October 6, 2017. Duffell previously served as a member of the organization’s Palm Beach County board of directors and was recently recognized with […]
As parents, we understand that kids go through all types of stages and phases … and we also know that some of the most important life lessons can occur when our kids face and overcome fears, and we celebrate their triumphs together. But how do you know if your child’s behavior is just another stage […]
Studer Community Institute is halfway through its LENA Start project and we can share some preliminary data about our results. SCI is partnered with the Escambia County Early Learning Coalition to bring LENA Start to Pensacola. In all, 25 families are participating in the program. A LENA Recorder. Credit: LENA Research Foundation. It uses LENA […]
Parents are one of the best lines of defense in stopping a bully. While bullying is still a major topic in schools today with a reported 1 in 4 kids experiencing physical, mental or verbal attacks. Social media like Snapchat, Instagram and Twitch are bringing bullies off school property with cyberbullying. Teachers, school staff and […]
Technology’s a famous double-edged sword. For all of its benefits – convenience, access, anything-you-need-at-your-fingertips – it has just as many pitfalls … especially for children and teens. Think about your days in middle and high school. It was tough enough to deal with peer pressure, bullying and outrageous expectations. Now add technology and social media […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An Ed White High School student and a recent Ed White graduate are among four students statewide this year to be awarded college scholarships through the Children’s Home Society Foundation’s Virginia Morey Rell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Bre’Onna Brewer, a junior at Edward H. White Military Academy of Leadership, a CHS community partnership school, and Cierra Lynn Warren, a […]
Tech Improves Engagement Foster care represents a critical nationwide system that benefits thousands of children and families every year, but it also presents challenges for children and caseworkers. According to Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), turnover in case management directly affects outcomes for children in foster care. Statistics illustrate that every turnover event leads […]
