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November is National Adoption Month, but every month in the United States there are nearly 425,000 minors and youth in foster care. From infants to age 21, children and young people who have been removed from their birth situation and placed in temporary family settings, await either a reunion within their original parents, perhaps a […]
WPTV CHS Palm Beach Adoption Day Celebration from Children’s Home Society Florida on Vimeo.
Children’s Home Society of Florida, the state’s oldest and largest child-serving organization, received a $100,000 donation from the The Sansing Foundation to benefit local children and their families. CHS will use the funds to help families facing hard situations compounded by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Studies show 8 million Americans have slipped below […]
As we rang in our 118th year, we also hosted our 2020 virtual North Star Awards and iLEAD graduation, an opportunity to celebrate our amazing “do gooders” going above and beyond for the children and families they serve. It was an inspiring celebration, commemorating the impact, dedication and leadership of our teams statewide. With 82 North […]
Lo que ya era un trámite sumamente riguroso, se ha tornado más complejo en el nuevo escenario de la pandemia del coronavirus Apenas en septiembre pasado, más de 11,000 niños esperaban para ser adoptados en Florida, un proceso que regularmente tarda hasta más de dos años. Y lo que ya era un trámite sumamente riguroso, […]
A Facebook post from a friend turned into an “ah-ha” moment for Jackie Huderson. “Adoption had always been in the back of my mind, but I didn’t know it was the path for me until I saw a Facebook post about a friend who had adopted,” said Jackie. “That was my ah-ha moment. I saw […]
What was once a partially-used basketball court next to Sabal Palm Elementary School now is a freshly-painted bicycle park, complete with road signage and turning lanes for students to learn the rules of the road in a safe, enclosed environment. Leon County School officials, including board member Darryl Jones, cut the ribbon on the new outdoor park, […]
The first educational bike park in the state of Florida opened on Friday at Sabal Palm Elementary school with options for children of all ages, and riders of all levels. The Knight Creative Communities Institute collaborated with the school to repurpose underutilized spaces to create the bicycle park, promoting education, safety, and fun. The public […]
Melody can describe her kids with just a few words. “They are so silly”, she says with a smile. Melody and Bert have always loved children and even with five biological children of their own, they knew they had room in their heart for more. “We decided to look closer into adoption after we learned […]
While Halloween celebrations may look a little different this year, it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Whether spooky or sweet, celebrate safely with your family at home by considering one of the festive activities below, courtesy of our CHS Culture Club! Host a pumpkin carving contest! To keep kiddos safe around sharp tools, […]
More than 54 million people, including 18 million children, may experience food insecurity this year, according to the group “Feeding America.” Farm Share has teamed up with Children’s Home Society of Florida and the Clay County School district. News4Jax reporter Lena Pringle joins us.
These words fall short: THANKS … It has been a pleasure to get the support you have given us from such a distinguished program, CHS’ Early Head Start Program. Feeling the trust and support that other people provide is something that motivates a lot and more when people are trained in the area and when […]
Clothing, shoes, purses, and jewelry are just some of the items you’ll find at Eagles Laundry Center and Clothing Exchange at Wilkinson Jr. High School. Watch the broadcast here. Principal Christina Cornwell said the Middleburg community was in need of something like this when she realized clothing was a big reason why children weren’t attending […]
