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August 11, 2022
Joyce and Kaitlyn became mentor and mentee about a year ago when they joined the MODEL mentoring program. Now, they consider each other family. The mentoring program connects kids with mentors. During their mentoring relationship, positive adult role models help youth build self-esteem, teach the importance of respecting authority and empower them to achieve educational […]
Read MoreJuly 12, 2022
When you’re a new parent, it can be overwhelming, confusing and, sometimes a bit scary. Catherine related to these feelings because she was an expecting mother dealing with a lot of life changes all at once. “My husband and I found out we were pregnant weeks after leaving the military. We came to a quick […]
Read MoreJune 23, 2022
Are you a high school student looking to volunteer? Do you need community service hours? Children’s Home Society of Florida has opportunities for you! Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours each month, here are five volunteer opportunities for you. Create Positive Affirmation Jars for Kids 💌 Negative thinking patterns can […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2022
June is Home Safety Month and at Children’s Home Society of Florida we work to keep children and families safe both in and out of the home. You may never know what could be a risk, so it’s important that parents work to keep their children safe at home from a variety of items such […]
Read MoreJune 17, 2022
In celebration of Juneteenth, also known as “Jubilee Day,” we recognize the liberation and resilience of the African American community. On June 19, 1865, two-and–a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed that they were free. Juneteenth is considered the longest running African American holiday and is a […]
Read MoreJune 15, 2022
For National Reunification Month, we want to shed light on the work and commitment parents put into getting their children back home. When children enter the child welfare system, the goal for CHS is to help families overcome challenges so they may bring their children home safely. Reunification is possible once a home is deemed […]
Read MoreJune 14, 2022
For National Reunification Month, we want to recognize the people and efforts that help families stay together. It’s a celebration of the year-round work by parents, family members, social workers, and the community to reunify children with their families. At CHS, employees work closely with families to achieve the goal of reunification. Employees like Sandi […]
Read MoreJune 3, 2022
Each month, Children’s Home Society of Florida team members gather together to discuss important conversations during our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Coffee and Conversations. Recently, CHS team members engaged in discussions about neurodiversity. . Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no […]
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
“Silence is definitely different inside your home when your children are not there,” said Misty. With June being National Reunification Month, we want to highlight all of the families who have overcome challenges to successfully bring their children back home safely. Misty is one of those success stories. She had her 5 children removed from […]
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Living in the sunshine state means spending the summer months with loved ones by the pool or at the beach. Water can provide fun activities everyone, but it can also pose dangers for children. To keep water activities fun and safe for all, it’s important to establish safety practices to prevent drowning. Here are some […]
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