CHS Blog
Every holiday season carries its own kind of magic — small moments of comfort, wonder, and connection that stay with us long after the lights come down. But for many children across Florida, those moments are much harder to come by. That’s why Children’s Home Society of Florida created the 2025 Give Unexpected Gift Guide, a heartfelt invitation […]
Orlando, Fla. – September 26, 2025 – Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) proudly recognizes Rebecca Hughes for her dedicated service on its State Board of Directors. This is a powerful, full-circle journey as she was adopted through CHS as a child. With extensive expertise in data analytics, IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity, Hughes […]
Orlando, Fla. – September 26, 2025 – Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is honored to recognize Howard M. Holley, Sr. for his service on our State Board of Directors. With decades of executive leadership, expertise in strategic communications, and a steadfast dedication to community service, Holley continues to strengthen CHS’s mission of building brighter […]
Arrow Group executive brings decades of public service, policy expertise to one of Florida’s oldest child welfare organizations TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – June 9, 2025 – Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) proudly announces the election of Ron Brisé, Vice President and Senior Advisor at Arrow Group, as Chair of its State Board of Directors. Brisé’s […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
July is National Make a Difference to Children month – a time to reflect on the immense impact we can have on the lives of children. At CHS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. So, this month, we invite you to join us in making a difference and find […]
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, […]
Summertime offers families more time to bond, play and enjoy all the sunshine state has to offer. Children’s Home Society of Florida reminds parents to exercise caution with sun, heat and water exposure during these months. Here are some important tips to keeping infants, children, teens and all safe while temperatures rise and summer sets […]
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 […]
