CHS Blog
For many, summer signifies a break from usual routines: summer vacations, beach days and BBQs, and a break from school for kids. Summer is also a time of transitions: the end of the fiscal year at many companies and the start of a new school year. Sometimes these breaks and transitions are a welcome respite, […]
CHS is offering tips to help parents and caregivers recognize signs of back-to-school anxiety. Anxiety reports from students nearly double when school starts after the summer break. If left untreated, anxiety and other mental health challenges can have a significant impact on a student’s classroom behavior, academic performance, and social interactions. Some general anxiety symptoms to […]
There will soon be a single community hub for people to get help with a host of tough mental hurdles, like mental health, crisis intervention, pregnancy support and substance abuse services. On Thursday, the Putnam County Wellness Center at 320 S. State Road 19 in Palatka hosted a small unveiling to community members. But it […]
Championing Change through Advocacy Thank you for joining us in advocating for additional legislative funding to sustain and expand Community Partnership Schools. Because of you, Florida’s Legislature approved an increase in funding, allocating $11 Million to support Florida’s Community Partnership Schools movement! Together, we are removing barriers to learning and empowering more children to realize […]
Reunification Month is a time to celebrate stories of families overcoming challenges and being reunited with their loved ones. Today, we share the inspiring story of Jessica and Brian, who, after battling addiction, embarked on a path of recovery to regain custody of their daughter, Journey. Through perseverance, determination, and the support of CHS, Jessica […]
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to focus on mental health and help reduce the stigma associated with seeking care. Mental health challenges can have a substantial impact on children’s educational, mental, social, and physical well-being, as well as their family’s peace and stability. As we provide children and families with […]
In honor of Foster Parent Appreciation Month, we want to spotlight Alyssa and Noelani. Alyssa is a remarkable foster parent who has dedicated 12 years of her life to providing a loving home for children in need. Alyssa has selflessly opened her heart and home to approximately 40 children over the years. Her unwavering commitment […]
Chances are you know someone whose life has changed because of Children’s Home Society of Florida. Whether woven within the fabric of a family created through the loving act of adoption or the pomp and circumstance of a first-generation high school graduate, Children’s Home Society of Florida’s 120-year legacy is deeply braided into Jacksonville’s history. Established in […]
Since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida has helped children and families by supporting and empowering parents to raise their children in healthy, nurturing homes. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we celebrate families working hard to break cycles of abuse and neglect, to create safe and stable homes for their kids, and to build […]
It takes a village to raise a child, and our village is struggling. Why? Simply put, childhood poverty. The number of children living in poverty in Orange County is staggering, with more than 58,000 children impacted. That number represents a poverty rate of 19%, higher than the overall Florida rate of 18.2%. Growing up in an under-resourced […]
Working in the human-services sector isn’t a job for Anna Kay, it’s her life’s calling. She started volunteering at the age of 12 at the local YMCA and has now amassed over 25 years of impressive work in the nonprofit arena, including some of the ground-breaking innovations and partnerships that have led to her being […]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, and to educate communities and families about how to prevent it. Child abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of children every year. According to the CDC, one in seven children in the United States experiences child abuse […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — When students at C.A. Weis Elementary return to school Monday they’ll have access to a new space. A brand new “care closet” will provide free food, clothing and hygiene products for those who may be in need. “Some of our students they lack some confidence when it comes to their physical […]
A legacy of GOOD With relentless passion, Samuel P. Bell III left a legacy that will forever change the future for Florida’s children. A fierce and loyal child advocate, Sam carried a powerful voice to influence decisions that would create a stronger, healthier, safer Florida for kids; through Sam’s leadership in the Florida Legislature, he […]
Shawn, Community Partnership School Director at Wilkinson Jr. High in Jacksonville shares the importance of supporting students and their families each day. When communities come together, GOOD can grow even further… a mission we’re passionate about expanding through our Community Partnership Schools™ model. What fuels you in your role every day? I’m fueled every day […]
