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Keep more Florida families safe, strong and together

There’s been a necessary focus lately on the growing demand for quality foster families. We can never understate this need. Supporting those opening their hearts and homes to vulnerable, traumatized children has never been more important. It’s also challenging. As a former foster parent, I fully understand the emotional rollercoaster that comes with embracing these […]

Michael ShaverCEO

Kids do better when families stay together

Numbers can tell a powerful story, especially when it comes to child abuse and neglect. According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, 75 percent of children brought to the attention of the child welfare system arrive with allegations of neglect – not, as often assumed – abuse. Here’s what these numbers reveal: […]

Michael ShaverCEO

Mentoring Makes The Difference

As a Dependency Case Manager for Children’s Home Society of Florida, Demarco works to strengthen and bring stability to children and families in foster care – particularly teenagers struggling to cope through trauma. It’s a big job, but Demarco goes far beyond the call of duty to help kids find guidance and encouragement – He’s […]

Children's Home Society of Florida

Empower the Next Generation with Community Partnership Schools

The best mentors are human and flawed. They’re relatable. As we’re settling in to 2019, now is the time to remind Central Florida that local students are hungry for the guidance and support of a trusted mentor. As a mentor, you have the potential to reshape the future for a child. I cannot overstate that. […]

Jarvis Wheeler, MPA, MSWRegional Community Partnership School Director

The Kids Will Be Alright— If You Adopt Them

Originally posted by: The Miami Herald Who we are as a community is built largely by our families, their histories and the storied traditions passed down through generations. Over the past year, 87 kids in Miami have joined their forever families through adoption with Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS). With their newfound support and […]

Liliana AvedanoRegional Executive Director

My CHS Why: My Desire to Help Children

For as long as I can remember, I have felt a need to help others. In high school, I became involved with the Durham Rescue Mission, which is a homeless shelter for women and children located in Durham, North Carolina. This organization does more than offer a warm place to stay and three meals a […]

Courtney MorsbergerAdvancement and Data Services Specialist

Finding a ‘Forever Family’ Just the Beginning

Originally posted by: The Palm Beach Post Children have the best chances for success – the greatest opportunities to achieve their full potential – when they can grow up in strong, stable, loving families. It’s why I’m so passionate about the work of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), why I’ve chosen to invest in […]

Ken Cleinvice president with Wells Fargo, Children’s Home Society of Florida Board of Directors

Ameris Bank names CHS first Non-profit of the Month

Ameris Bank is pleased to select Children’s Home Society of Florida as the Ameris Bank Non- Profit of the Month.  In partnership with the United Partners for Human Services (UPHS), this program spotlights one organization each month to showcase their good works.  Our decision to name CHS as the non-profit of the month stems from […]

Kevin StricklandVice President, Non- Profit Banking

Reshaping the Future of Child Welfare

A shocking statistic hit the Treasure Coast in 2018: 43 percent of local households struggle to afford basic needs. Simply put: nearly half of our community wrestles with heartbreaking daily choices: diapers or dinner? Quality childcare or electricity? Chances are, someone you know is making such a choice today. At Children’s Home Society of Florida, […]

Sabrina SampsonRegional Executive Director

Weis Elementary, A Community Partnership School — Second School in Florida to Earn Certification

Weis Elementary, A Community Partnership School has become the second school in Florida – and the first elementary school – to become a UCF-Certified Community Partnership School. The first of its kind in the Panhandle, the Community Partnership School is a long-term commitment among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Community Health Northwest Florida, Escambia County […]

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