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Expanding the GOOD and Strengthening Families through Advocacy

February 22, 2024

The 2024 legislative season brings new opportunities for our child advocates to continue CHS’s legacy of GOOD. Since our founding in 1902, our local and state leaders, advocates, team members and volunteers we have worked tirelessly to drive necessary policy changes and support the continuation of successful and effective programs that positively impact the lives […]

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Bellview Middle School to become Escambia County’s 3rd ‘Community Partnership School’

January 2, 2024

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Bellview Middle School will become the third school in Escambia County to adopt the Community Partnership Schools model this year with partnerships among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Community Health Northwest Florida, Escambia County School District and the University of West Florida. “The partnerships are announced as the next step in growing […]

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Many Escambia students are struggling. Community Partnership Schools may be the answer.

December 26, 2023

Escambia County Public Schools is working to close the achievement gap for students living in underserved communities by launching the school district’s third Community Partnership School at Bellview Middle School. The school was selected to take on the model in partnership with Children’s Home Society of Florida, Community Health Northwest Florida, Escambia County School District and the University of West Florida. […]

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Campbell Middle to become Community Partnership School

December 21, 2023

Campbell Middle School will become the first school in Volusia County to adopt the innovative Community Partnership Schools model this year with partnerships among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Daytona State College, Halifax Health and Volusia County Schools. The partnerships are announced as the next step in growing the successful model first implemented in Orlando […]

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Breaking Barriers: Dodgertown Elementary Supports Students’ Vision Health

December 15, 2023

Childhood vision issues significantly impact learning, with approximately 1 in 4 school-age children in the U.S. having some form of vision problem*. Malaki, a student at Dodgertown Elementary School, A Community Partnership School, was one of these children. Malaki faced a silent challenge in class, unable to articulate his vision difficulties. His teacher, attuned to […]

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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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Nourishing Communities for a Brighter Tomorrow

October 19, 2023

October 16th, nations around the globe recognized World Food Day. Observed annually, this day is dedicated to raising awareness about global hunger, promoting food security, and advocating for sustainable agriculture and nutrition. Did you know? Today, 1 in 7 Florida children face hunger. Many families are just one job loss or unexpected medical bill away […]

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Community Partnership Scholarship Award Winners

September 18, 2023

We are excited to celebrate our Community Partnership School graduates who received scholarships awarded by the Children’s Home Society of Florida Foundation! Through the Virginia Morey Rell Memorial Scholarship, CHS remains committed to these youth and their success as they realize their full potential.   Evon Thompson Evans High, A Community Partnership School c/o 2020 […]

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Eccleston Elementary, A Community Partnership School Helps Family Navigate Crisis

September 13, 2023

Nearly 3 years after COVID-19 first sent families into crisis, Natasha, a fourth grader at Eccleston Elementary, A Community Partnership School and her family were still navigating the impact left behind by the pandemic. The family developed a close relationship with the Community Partnership School team throughout the years and frequently received supplemental nutritional and […]

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Community Partnership School Supports Family in the Wake of Tragedy

September 12, 2023

A brother and his sister were living with their mother, who was in a horrendous domestic violence situation, that eventually led to her murder. These children were living in a very unsafe home environment and because of their living situation, their basic needs were being neglected. They  did not have adequate access to food, clothing […]

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