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Children’s Home Society of Florida Announces Senior VP of Operations

Orlando, Fla. (June 14, 2018) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s largest provider of services to children and families,  has named Tara Hormell senior vice president of operations. Hormell will oversee growth for the organization’s evidence-based community solutions and partnerships serving the central region from southern Ocala to the northern tip of […]

Children’s Home Society of Florida Announces Senior VP of Operations

Jacksonville, Fla. (June 14, 2018) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s largest provider of services to children and families, has named Kymberly A. Cook senior vice president of operations. Cook will oversee growth for the organization’s evidence-based community solutions and partnerships serving the northern region from Gainesville to Pensacola and across to […]

Children’s Home Society of Florida Announces Senior VP of Operations

Miami, Fla. (June 14, 2018) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s largest provider of services to children and families,  has named Magaly “Maggie” Dante, Ph.D. senior vice president of operations. Dante will oversee growth for the organization’s evidence-based community solutions and partnerships serving the southern region from Miami-Dade to the Treasure Coast […]

Children’s Home Society of Florida Announces Marilyn Scott as New State Board Member

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 […]

5 Top Tips to Childproof Your Home

Being a parent is exciting … scary … emotional … even confusing! Relax – we’re here to help you navigate this journey! It probably seems like every new milestone brings new joy … and, sometimes, new challenges. When your baby begins to crawl – and walk – it becomes a whole new ballgame! With your […]

OCPS Academic Center For Excellence Opens

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 […]

Leading advocate for Florida’s children re-imagines its brand promise

Orlando, Fla. (July 14, 2017) – 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 […]

Aetna Recognizes CHS for Workplace Wellness Awards

Hartford, Conn., May 24, 2017 – Ten East Coast companies have been honored with Aetna’s (NYSE: AET) first Workplace Wellness awards for their commitment to improving the well-being of their employees. “We congratulate the ten companies for their achievements,” said Daniel Therrien, Aetna’s director of product strategy for large groups. “A healthier workforce leads to a better […]