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Providing families a box of creativity across the state through Simply Amazing

December 20, 2021

“The [Simply Amazing] art boxes bring so much joy to children. It’s a great way to have parents bond with their children and also helps them work on developmental milestones along the way,” a CHS Healthy Families team member shares. “It’s fantastic to be able to provide all the materials a family needs to work […]

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Children’s Home Society of Florida awarded Manatee Community Foundation Grant

December 15, 2021

Children’s Home Society of Florida awarded Manatee Community Foundation Grant Funds to support The Community Partnership Schools™ model at Manatee Elementary BRADENTON, FLA. (December 15, 2021) — Children’s Home Society of Florida was awarded a $20,436 grant on behalf of the Conrad and Ruth Ann Szymanski Fund of Manatee Community Foundation to support the Community […]

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Building life skills and lasting friendships through MODEL Mentoring

December 13, 2021

“I feel most proud of myself that I’m doing better in school,” LeighAnn, a fourth grade mentee explains.  “I was shy without Ms. Connie and when someone would talk to me, I was quiet, but now I’m more confident talking to anyone.” LeighAnn and her mentor Connie are inseparable and even describe themselves as “peanut […]

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A slice of passion each year: CHS partnership with Pizza Hut

December 9, 2021

Over the past ten years, through a long-standing relationship with Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), CFL Pizza has raised more than $900,000 for children and families in Central Florida. CFL Pizza, LLC of Celebration Restaurant Group, owns and operates 101 Pizza Hut stores within Central Florida, and each store dedicates some of their time […]

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Devoting time to others through CHS Volunteering

December 7, 2021

“With almost 50 years of of family history with CHS, we look fondly upon the organization,” Joy, a CHS volunteer, shares. Joy and Sydney Ashlock — a mother and daughter duo — have a special place in their hearts for volunteering with CHS. Joy’s long passion for CHS began after her brother’s adoption through CHS. […]

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Pensacola organization works to help homeless youth

December 7, 2021

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The United States Council on Homelessness says over 1,000 people who are homeless in Florida are young adults ages 18-24 living without families. Click the image below to watch. The Pensacola chapter of the Children’s Home Society of Florida is working to change that One of their programs, M-Power, provides housing for […]

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Finding Confidence and Stability with CHS Healthy Families Navigators

December 6, 2021

Caroline, a single mother of one, struggled to keep a job to support her family. Deep in financial stress, she felt helpless. An immense lack of support left her isolated, anxious and disconnected from her son. Caroline longed to find stability in a job, build her self-esteem and be able to provide for her son, […]

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Children’s Home Society of Florida Appoints Lauren Fuentes Regional Executive Director

December 1, 2021

Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has named Lauren Fuentes its new regional executive director serving Broward and Palm Beach counties as well as the Suncoast, Fort Myers area. In her new role, Fuentes will lead operations and business development, focusing on CHS’ core solutions in early childhood, behavioral health, child-welfare and community solutions including […]

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Meet Jean and James: A pair giving back for all that was given to them

November 30, 2021

Everyone volunteers for their own personal reasons. For James, it’s all about returning what he has received. He says, “So many people help me out, so it’s nice to feel good and see the smiles and joy on other people’s faces.” James and his grandmother, Jean, have been friends and volunteers of Children’s Home Society […]

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Home for the Holidays: Overcoming addiction and struggles to be family

November 18, 2021

This year, the holidays are going to look a little brighter for Brittney and her son Amari. After being separated for three years while Amari was placed in foster care, the family has been reunited and will spend the holidays together. Brittney grew up in a family where both parents suffered from addiction. Sadly, she […]

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