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Reunification Month: A Time to Celebrate Family, Healing & Second Chances

June 30, 2025

At Children’s Home Society of Florida, we witness the power of family every single day. We see parents rise from some of the darkest places, determined to bring their children home. And we walk alongside them, step by step, cheering them on through the setbacks and celebrating the milestones. That’s why Reunification Month each June […]

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Celebrating National Adoption Month: The Hackett Family’s Journey with CHS

November 20, 2024

November is National Adoption Month — a time to celebrate the profound love and commitment of adoptive families who open their hearts to children in need. Over the past year, more than 300 children have found forever homes through CHS adoption services, including the Hackett Family, whose story began with fostering children through CHS. What […]

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Join Us in Making a Difference for Children This July!

July 22, 2024

July is National Make a Difference to Children month – a time to reflect on the immense impact we can have on the lives of children. At CHS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. So, this month, we invite you to join us in making a difference and find […]

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National Foster Care Month | Celebrating Joanne

May 30, 2024

As we celebrate National Foster Care Month, we shine a light on the incredible journey of Joanne, a dedicated foster parent whose life mission has been to provide love and safety to countless children in need. Joanne’s journey into foster care began long before she realized its full significance. “We started adopting children first,” she […]

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National Foster Care Month | Celebrating Nacie and Ed

May 17, 2024

National Foster Care Month is a time to honor and celebrate the incredible individuals who open their hearts and homes to children in need. One such inspiring foster parent is Nacie, whose journey into fostering began with a touching interaction in a hospital. Nacie’s decision to become a foster mom was sparked by an encounter […]

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Strengthening Families and Nurturing Brighter Futures

April 18, 2024

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, and to educate communities and families about how to prevent it. Sadly, a child is abused or neglected every 48 seconds in America*. And rates of child abuse and neglect are 5x higher for children in families struggling […]

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National Adoption Month: Lakeland’s Children Dreaming of Finding their Forever Home

November 30, 2023

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 […]

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Changing Lives and Brightening Futures for 121 years!

November 16, 2023

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 […]

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Empowering Futures, One Summer at a Time

August 17, 2023

Summer can offer a welcome break for kids after a long school year, but it can also be hard for families. Less access to books and learning resources, healthy foods, social activities and support can lead to learning losses, food insecurity and social isolation. Throughout the summer, CHS remains dedicated to bridging this resource gap […]

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Embracing Transitions: Celebrating Children and Families on the Journey to Stability, Strength, and Happiness

July 27, 2023

For many, summer signifies a break from usual routines: summer vacations, beach days and BBQs, and a break from school for kids. Summer is also a time of transitions: the end of the fiscal year at many companies and the start of a new school year. Sometimes these breaks and transitions are a welcome respite, […]

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