CHS Locations
Emerald Coast
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 747-5411
Proudly serving:
Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Walton, Washington
Services Offered in Greater Emerald Coast
Adoption
CHS helps children who can’t safely return home find permanent families. We work closely with child welfare and partner agencies to make sure placements are stable and supportive.
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Adoption
CHS helps children who can’t safely return home find permanent families. We work closely with child welfare and partner agencies to make sure placements are stable and supportive.
Who Qualifies:
- Children in foster care ready for adoption.
- Families approved and ready to adopt.
Purpose:
- Make sure every child has a safe, permanent home.
- Support families and coordinate with partners throughout the adoption process.
Community Partnership Schools in Emerald Coast
Community Partnership Schools bring together schools, families, and community partners to provide coordinated support that helps students thrive. CHS is a partner within 37 Community Partnership Schools statewide, including Parker Elementary and Rutherford Middle and High in Panama City.
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Community Partnership Schools in Emerald Coast
Community Partnership Schools bring together schools, families, and community partners to provide coordinated support that helps students thrive. CHS is a partner within 37 Community Partnership Schools statewide, including Parker Elementary and Rutherford Middle and High in Panama City.
Purpose:
- Strengthen connections between schools, families, and community services.
- Help students stay engaged and supported in their education.
Local Schools
- Parker Elementary
- Rutherford Middle and High
Counseling
CHS Counseling provides professional mental health support for children, teens, adults, and families facing emotional, behavioral, or life challenges. Licensed counselors work with clients in flexible settings to address concerns and strengthen coping strategies.
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Counseling
CHS Counseling provides professional mental health support for children, teens, adults, and families facing emotional, behavioral, or life challenges. Licensed counselors work with clients in flexible settings to address concerns and strengthen coping strategies.
Who Qualifies:
- Children, teens, adults, and families experiencing mental health or life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, grief, or behavioral concerns.
- Services are available through in-person, school-based, or telehealth appointments, depending on location and program availability.
Purpose:
- Provide therapeutic support to address mental health and family challenges.
- Strengthen coping skills, family relationships, and emotional well-being.
- Connect clients with additional resources when needed, including telepsychiatry for medication management and crisis response services where available.
Early Steps
Early Steps is Florida’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or delays. It connects young children and their families with supports that promote learning, movement, communication, and social‑emotional development.
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Early Steps
Early Steps is Florida’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or delays. It connects young children and their families with supports that promote learning, movement, communication, and social‑emotional development.
Who Qualifies:
- Children birth to age 3 with developmental concerns or diagnosed delays.
- Referrals can come from pediatric providers, hospitals, community partners, or families themselves.
Purpose:
- Identify developmental needs early and connect families with targeted resources.
- Support children’s growth and family confidence through coordinated services and coaching.
Healthy Families
Healthy Families is a voluntary, home‑based family support and coaching program that helps expectant parents and families of newborns build strong, nurturing foundations during the early childhood years. It’s part of the statewide Healthy Families Florida network and designed to promote positive parent‑child relationships and healthy development.
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Healthy Families
Healthy Families is a voluntary, home‑based family support and coaching program that helps expectant parents and families of newborns build strong, nurturing foundations during the early childhood years. It’s part of the statewide Healthy Families Florida network and designed to promote positive parent‑child relationships and healthy development.
Who Qualifies:
- Families with a prenatal referral or a newborn less than about three months old.
- Families referred by partner agencies who would benefit from in‑home support and connection with community resources.
Purpose:
- Provide supportive home visiting to strengthen parenting skills and engagement.
- Connect families to community services and help them set and achieve family goals.
- Support child development and help create safe, stable home environments.
Post Adoption Support
Post-Adoption Support Services provide ongoing guidance, counseling, and resources to families after adoption. Services are designed to help families navigate challenges and support healthy family relationships over time.
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Post Adoption Support
Post-Adoption Support Services provide ongoing guidance, counseling, and resources to families after adoption. Services are designed to help families navigate challenges and support healthy family relationships over time.
Who Qualifies:
- Services are available to families with adopted children through age 18.
Purpose:
- Support families in addressing trauma-related needs and strengthening family connections.
- Provide counseling, including virtual counseling options, and connect families with community resources.
- Offer regular check-ins and long-term support to promote stable, successful adoptions.
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Leah Harrison
Executive Director
Natalie Magaw
Managing Director of Area Development
Adam Morris
Senior Development
Chuntell Patterson
Community Engagement
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Liz Branch
Chair
- COO AccountingFly
Eric Billot
Vice Chair
- Vice President & Branch Manager United Community Bank
Sara Patterson
Advocacy Chair
- Real Estate Advisor Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Brittany Golden
Donor Relations Chair
- Medical Sales Area Manager Castle Biosciences
Jessica Standley
Special Events Chair
- Founder The Collab Co.
Adrienne Seaborn
Publicity Chair
- Chief Communications Officer The Collab Co.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Caitie Cerise
- Library Director Walton County Public Library System
Emily Madden
- Community Advocate
Callie Cox
- Director of Advancement & Donor Relations Seaside School Foundation
Joanna Copenhaver
- Founder & Owner Florida Connect Academy
Victoria Klauder
- Owner Haus of Hair
Kristen Sandoe
- Community Advocate
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We believe in a world where children realize their full potential. We believe in turning odds into opportunities. We’re honored to serve children and families in nearly every Florida community. Learn more about the solutions and services in your area.
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