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Advancing Resilience Through Innovation

For more than 120 years, Children’s Home Society of Florida has evolved to meet the changing needs of children and families. Today, we combine that legacy with research, data and cross-sector collaboration to develop solutions that strengthen families and communities across Florida.

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Data-Driven. Heart-Centered.

Statewide impact. Locally focused.

Serving more than 50,000 children and family members each year gives us a unique opportunity to test, evaluate and scale approaches that improve outcomes in real communities. Through partnerships with universities, technology leaders and community organizations, we turn insights into practical tools that help children and families thrive.

Innovate With Us

We excel at finding collaborative solutions for complex problems. We work with universities, community organizations, technology leaders and public agencies to test new ideas and strengthen systems serving children and families.

Interested in partnering with us?

We welcome opportunities to collaborate on research, pilot programs and innovative solutions that improve outcomes for children and families.

Latest Research & Innovation Projects

Domestic violence is one of the most common risks in child welfare cases. In partnership with the University of Central Florida, CHS developed Partners for Safe Families™ to strengthen screening, safety planning and support for families experiencing domestic violence.

Early results show case managers are six times more likely to identify domestic violence and high-risk situations, helping families receive support sooner.

Domestic violence is one of the most common risks in child welfare cases. In partnership with the University of Central Florida, CHS developed Partners for Safe Families™ to strengthen screening, safety planning and support for families experiencing domestic violence.

Early results show case managers are six times more likely to identify domestic violence and high-risk situations, helping families receive support sooner.

Results:

  • 6x

    Case managers and clinicians are 6x more likely to identify domestic violence and extreme danger in the home by case managers utilizing P4SF’s interventions

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CaseAIM® is a mobile technology platform designed to help child welfare professionals spend more time with families and less time on paperwork.

With assessments and documentation completed in the field, case managers can focus on building stronger relationships and coordinating services.

Results:

  • 61%

    of children using CaseAIM® exited foster care within 12 months, compared with 45% in traditional workflows

  • 45.5%

    reduction in case manager turnover over two years

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