CHS Blog
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 […]
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month – a time dedicated to raise awareness about human trafficking and educate the public about how to identify and prevent it. Everyone has the potential to discover a human trafficking situation. Knowing indicators of human trafficking will help you act on your gut feeling that something is wrong and […]
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 […]
Childhood vision issues significantly impact learning, with approximately 1 in 4 school-age children in the U.S. having some form of vision problem*. Malaki, a student at Dodgertown Elementary School, A Community Partnership School, was one of these children. Malaki faced a silent challenge in class, unable to articulate his vision difficulties. His teacher, attuned to […]
National Adoption Month: Lakeland’s Children Dreaming of Finding their Forever Home By: Dr. Amy Bratten With a sense of humor that’ll keep you on your toes, David can light up just about any room – but don’t think for a moment that this 16-year-old will take it easy on you during a pick-up game of […]
It’s the season of giving! This holiday, bring deeper meaning to gift-giving with presents that give back. We’ve created a holiday gift guide to help you pick out the perfect gift for a child or family in need. Your gift will bring a smile and joy to a child, lift a burden for a struggling […]
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 […]
This year has been a grand celebration! As we reflect on the past year and our incredible 121-year legacy, it’s a perfect time to express our deepest appreciation for your support and dedication. We wouldn’t be where we are today without YOU … our cherished donors, devoted volunteers, dedicated board members, passionate team members, and […]
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 […]
A school food bank program that feeds kids at 65 schools throughout Central Florida just got a major boost. Insurance provider Aetna donated more than $100,000 dollars to support the work of Second Harvest’s School Partnerships Program, which feeds students at 65 schools in six counties. Schools can use the money to set up a food pantry, grocery store, […]
