CHS Blog
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Boy Scout oath begins with the words: “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times.” Helping other people is what soon-to-be Eagle Scout Daniel Lichlyter is all about. The 17-year-old Ponte […]
Winter Park-based Children’s Home Society of Florida is the state’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization serving children and families through social services, adoption, fostering and more. Person answering questions: Lisa Hall, wellness program manager Health initiative you added that employees most enjoy: The Peerfit Fitness program. Employees are able to get free classes at gyms […]
As Orange County Public Schools prepares for a new school year there are some exciting details to reveal about one of the brand new schools opening in downtown Orlando. You may recall the groundbreaking ceremony back in January of 2015. The school is now named OCPS Academic Center for Excellence (OCPS ACE). It’s a first-of-its-kind preschool through […]
Pensacola, Fla. (August 9, 2017) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has named Lindsey B. Cannon executive director for the Pensacola region serving Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. Previously the region’s director of program operations, Cannon succeeds Tim Putman, who held the position for five years. Cannon brings to her new […]
Children and teens in need of mental health care can now receive it through video conferencing with licensed mental health professionals. The Children’s Home Society has launched a telepsychiatry program for kids around the state whose insurance health plan covers telemedicine, health services provided remotely. The program expanded to Tallahassee this spring. It offers counseling and […]
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s largest and most reputable provider of services to children and families, announced today the launch of a new upstream-focused brand initiative to reshape the future for Florida’s kids. CHS’ direction focuses on delivering solutions that empower families through encouragement, education and guidance to raise safe, strong, happy […]
Many folks may hear the words Children’s Home Society (CHS) and immediately think of adoption and foster services. But the organization is so much more. From infancy to young adulthood, CHS works to “build bridges to success,” said Leah Harrison, charitable giving director for Children’s Home Society of Florida’s western division. “We serve 5,100 children […]
Pensacola, Fla. (July 07, 2017)— C.A. Weis Elementary, A Community Partnership School in Pensacola advanced from an F rating to a C rating in just one year. Studies show that school ratings can affect the community at large including property values, local health and overall economy. Last year, Weis was one of 11 elementary […]
My purpose today is to build additional support and maintain the momentum of the Community School Initiative in Polk County as we move closer to identifying the “pilot” school for the community. A community school model is much more than a place for students to attend class; it is a true example of what true […]
Orlando, Fla. (June 27, 2017) – Orlando, Fla.-based Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has achieved national accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). The nonprofit, peer-driven COA seeks to improve delivery outcomes by accrediting organizations that demonstrate best practice standards in the field of human services. CHS has continually earned this distinct honor since […]
May is National Foster Care Month, and every year we have children in the United States who are stripped from their parents for different reasons. I ask that we not strip them of their pride, though. I ask that we find ways to give back to the children in our area. Whether it is giving […]
HeroMe, LLC recently launched a pilot program with Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) in Jacksonville to incorporate HeroMe Action Figures into therapeutic settings. Using 15 Action Figures donated by HeroMe, CHS therapists are implementing therapeutic techniques for pilot program participants. While initial results are pending, plans are being prepared to continue the program on […]
Winter Park, Fla.—Children’s Home Society of Florida, the state’s leading provider of services to vulnerable children and families, has been awarded a $7.3 million grant from Microsoft’s YouthSpark Software Grants program. The award will help bridge the digital learning divide for disadvantaged youth. In addition, Microsoft employee volunteers will help Children’s Home Society of Florida […]
As Father’s Day approaches, Children’s Home Society of Florida is proud to recognize the fathers who serve as volunteers, staff and board members throughout the state. Fathers such as Steve Wernick, Board Advocacy Chair in the Southeastern Division, and Dale Jacobs, Board Chair in the Treasure Coast Division, strive each day to not only create […]
Every hour of every day, a terrified child relies on the wisdom, decisions and dedication of a child welfare professional. That dedication is often what makes the difference. The people who choose a career in child welfare work in a daunting field with incredible challenges, but they refuse to give up. They know vulnerable, hurting, […]
