CHS Blog
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Ice Flyers Charity of the Month Program presented by Florida Blue is thrilled to announce November’s charity of the month, The Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Social Services Navigator program. This innovative program has been making significant strides in supporting students and families across Escambia and Santa Rosa School districts. “It is an honor to […]
Children’s Home Society Welcomes New Chief Development Officer Orlando, Fla. (October 24, 2024)—Glenn Callihan has been appointed as the new Chief Development Officer at Children’s Home Society of Florida. In this role, Glenn is responsible for the development team to set strategy and drive fundraising growth throughout the state. Glenn’s personal motto of “better together” […]
This October, as we recognize several days dedicated to mental health—Depression Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6-12), and World Mental Health Day on October 10—we’re reminded of the importance of early intervention in mental health care. Sarah’s* story is a powerful reflection of how life-changing that support can be. Mental health struggles can […]
Tampa, Fla., (September 13, 2024) – The Greater Tampa Bay Advisory Board of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) proudly hosted the Community Appreciation and Recognition Social on September 12, 2024. This special event celebrated the dedication and contributions of outstanding individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted the lives of children and families in […]
Lakeland, Fla., (July 31, 2024) – The Greater Lakeland Advisory Board of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) proudly hosted the Community Appreciation and Recognition Social on July 30, 2024. This special event celebrated the dedication and contributions of outstanding individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted the lives of children and families in the […]
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 […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. — We’re about two weeks into the new year and a statewide organization is already sounding the alarm for human trafficking. Florida ranks #3 in human trafficking cases reported, according to the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking. WEAR News spoke with a local advocate who is urging everyone to be aware to […]
On Saturday, January 13, a wave of goodwill swept through Miami as nearly 100 volunteers from United Way Miami’s Giving Communities and corporate sponsors gathered to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service and community connection. This year’s United Way MLK Day of Service included rejuvenating and revitalizing the Children’s Home […]
In life, our paths can take unexpected turns, leading us down roads we never imagined. Shavonda’s story is a testament to the power of redemption, faith, and the unwavering determination of a mother seeking to reunite with her children after battling drug addiction. Shavonda became caught in the grasp of drug addiction, leading her into […]
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. […]
Campbell Middle School will become the first school in Volusia County to adopt the innovative Community Partnership Schools model this year with partnerships among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Daytona State College, Halifax Health and Volusia County Schools. The partnerships are announced as the next step in growing the successful model first implemented in Orlando […]
WEST PALM BEACH — Children packed into a courtroom Friday, some timid and others wailing. One searched in vain for the therapy dog she’d seen on the way in, and then looked like she might start wailing, too. The face-painter was gone, and the magician had vanished. The only thing left were grown-ups in black robes. The […]
November is National Adoption Month, and several local organizations are working together to find kids their forever homes. T.A. Walker Shined A Light on two organizations that work tirelessly to help create safe and positive opportunities for children and families. Children’s Home Society of Florida says their number one challenge is finding families who are open […]
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Schools all across the country aren’t just dealing with a teacher shortage. They’re also facing a school counselor shortage. In our latest Saving Our Streets report, WESH 2’s Marlei Martinez tells us how UCF is bringing free counseling services to a local school. “Some of my students know classmates that have […]
