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March 3, 2023
In November of 2022, Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) announced the adoption of the innovative Community Partnership Schools™ model, with partnerships among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida Department of Health-Jefferson County, Florida State University, Jefferson County School District and North Florida College. Lori Livingston has been selected as the director of the […]
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023
Chris had a big test at school, but he couldn’t focus. He was experiencing extreme pain in his right ear making it impossible to concentrate. Chris’ Instructional Coach at Eccleston Elementary, A Community Partnership School, noticed something was severely wrong. Luckily, Chris attends a Community Partnership School where he has access to free, comprehensive health […]
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2023
Leslie can’t remember when her eyesight changed, but school was becoming a blur. It wasn’t until her teachers noticed she was squinting in class when they connected her to the Community Partnership School team for support. Leslie received a free vision exam through the Vision is Priceless Program at Edward H. High, A Community Partnership […]
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2023
The following story was written by Jacques a graduate of Jones High School, a Community Partnership School in Orlando, FL. As a recent high school graduate, I have been reflecting on my senior year, which was mainly filled with excitement and stress. Due to COVID and my family facing significant challenges this past year, I […]
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2023
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Howard Bishop Middle School celebrated becoming a UCF-Certified Community Partnership School on Tuesday night, its next step to improving the lives of students. “The Community Partnership Schools™ model at Howard Bishop Middle is a long-term commitment among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Alachua County School District, Alachua County Health Department, Santa Fe […]
Read MoreDecember 8, 2022
Last December, I walked the streets of Calcutta, India, and came across The Missionaries of Charity to witness children hoping for a better future. Those unfortunate kids instantly touched my heart. My interaction with the poverty-stricken kids brought out the best of humanity within me. This urged a feeling of compassion and desire to give […]
Read MoreDecember 7, 2022
Pine Forest High School Vice Principal Bakari Franklin is calling all the “dads,” or male community leaders, to volunteer in a pilot mentorship program starting this week. As Pine Forest climbs toward a student population of 2,000 students, Vice Principal Bakari Franklin has noticed disruptions during the school day’s hallway transition times, particularly during the lunch hour. From […]
Read MoreDecember 1, 2022
A seemingly small obstacle can have a big effect on a student’s education. “If you come to school hungry, you can’t focus if your stomach is churning,” said Lauren Fuentes, the regional executive director for Children’s Home Society of Florida. “You can’t focus if you’ve got a toothache, if you’ve got a headache,” she continued. […]
Read MoreNovember 30, 2022
Longtime teachers often say there’s only so much they can do to help kids inside the classroom when there are struggles at home, but a growing program in Manatee County is making a difference in both. Manatee Elementary in Bradenton has been transformed by a new Community Partnership School model that brings together nonprofits to […]
Read MoreNovember 22, 2022
ORANGE PARK – For the past seven weeks, 22 children residing in Orange Park have spent the last seven weeks participating in a special program funded by a grant provided by the United States Tennis Association through Orange Park High. After practicing forehands, backhands, positioning and hand-eye coordination for seven weeks, the crew got together […]
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