CHS Blog
Tampa, Fla. — Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School, was awarded $10,000 from Aetna to support its All Pro Dad initiative. This program provides fathers with valuable resources, training and events to help them raise their children for a healthier, brighter future. Funds will have a significant impact, benefiting up to 60 Mort students and […]
Bradenton, Fla. (February 19, 2025)— Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as the recipient of the Impact100 SRQ 2024 grant. This prestigious recognition will significantly enhance our efforts to improve the lives of children and families throughout our community. The $109,500 grant from Impact100 […]
Community Partnership School Daughtrey Elementary Receives $20,000 Grant from Bishop Parker Foundation, Launching NEW Food Pantry and Providing Essential Support for Children in Need Bradenton, Fla. (February 13, 2025)—Children’s Home Society of Florida is excited to announce that we have been given a $20,000 grant from Bishop Parker Foundation for Daughtrey Elementary School, in Bradenton, […]
The Community Partnership School staff at Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville are truly on a mission to support any and everyone who walks through the school doors. Students often face challenges they can’t handle alone and that’s when the staff steps in to provide the support and resources they need to be successful. […]
Impact100 SRQ 2024 Finalists Announced: Key Members of CHS Represented Non-Profit at Meet the Finalists Event Tampa, Fla. (December 12, 2024)—Children’s Home Society of Florida is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of the ten finalists for the Impact100 SRQ 2024 Giving Year. CHS was represented at the Meet the Finalists […]
We are excited to celebrate our Community Partnership School students who received scholarships awarded by the Children’s Home Society of Florida Foundation! Through the Virginia Morey Rell Memorial Scholarship, CHS remains committed to these youth and their success as they realize their full potential. Dehlice Ruggio Evans High, A Community Partnership School c/o 2024 […]
Community partnerships are the heart of the Community Partnership Schools model™ , driving powerful, lasting change that empowers students to succeed in school and beyond. Pictured above from left to right: Benjamin Ulsch, Keystone Heights; Carianna Nelson, Jones High School; Tyler Davies, Orange Park High School; Zavier Avera, Jones High School; Christina Walker, Jefferson County […]
August is a time for fresh starts, especially for students gearing up for a new school year. It’s a month filled with the excitement of new backpacks, teachers, and opportunities—a clean slate for every child to succeed. But for families in under-resourced neighborhoods, this can also be a challenging time as they strive to provide […]
BAY COUNTY, Fla. – Back-to-school season is here. A number of organizations are conducting school supply drives so schools can help students. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay employees have been working hard all month to gather school supplies for their annual back-to-school drive. This is their third year in a row for the drive. This year […]
The 2023-24 school year was incredibly exciting for our Community Partnership Schools! CHS is a core partner in 31 Community Partnership Schools across Florida — leading the way in the state —and this is just the beginning! We’re thrilled to bring the Community Partnership Schools model to four new schools — Bellview Middle, Campbell Middle, […]
May is Mental Health Awareness month – a time to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being and to honor the resilience of individuals on their mental health journeys. In Florida alone, over 400,000 children and youth suffer with emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues, yet only about […]
Child literacy is not just about decoding words on a page; it’s a cornerstone of a child’s development and future success. Reading ignites the imagination, expands knowledge, and fosters critical thinking skills from a young age. Reading cultivates empathy and lays the foundation for communication skills. 80% of children living below the poverty threshold fail […]
The 2024 legislative season brings new opportunities for our child advocates to continue CHS’s legacy of GOOD. Since our founding in 1902, our local and state leaders, advocates, team members and volunteers we have worked tirelessly to drive necessary policy changes and support the continuation of successful and effective programs that positively impact the lives […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Bellview Middle School will become the third school in Escambia County to adopt the Community Partnership Schools model this year with partnerships among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Community Health Northwest Florida, Escambia County School District and the University of West Florida. “The partnerships are announced as the next step in growing […]
Escambia County Public Schools is working to close the achievement gap for students living in underserved communities by launching the school district’s third Community Partnership School at Bellview Middle School. The school was selected to take on the model in partnership with Children’s Home Society of Florida, Community Health Northwest Florida, Escambia County School District and the University of West Florida. […]
