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August 25, 2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Boy Scout oath begins with the words: “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times.” Helping other people is what soon-to-be Eagle Scout Daniel Lichlyter is all about. The 17-year-old Ponte […]
Read MoreAugust 17, 2017
Winter Park-based Children’s Home Society of Florida is the state’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization serving children and families through social services, adoption, fostering and more. Person answering questions: Lisa Hall, wellness program manager Health initiative you added that employees most enjoy: The Peerfit Fitness program. Employees are able to get free classes at gyms […]
Read MoreAugust 11, 2017
As Orange County Public Schools prepares for a new school year there are some exciting details to reveal about one of the brand new schools opening in downtown Orlando. You may recall the groundbreaking ceremony back in January of 2015. The school is now named OCPS Academic Center for Excellence (OCPS ACE). It’s a first-of-its-kind preschool through […]
Read MoreAugust 9, 2017
Pensacola, Fla. (August 9, 2017) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has named Lindsey B. Cannon executive director for the Pensacola region serving Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. Previously the region’s director of program operations, Cannon succeeds Tim Putman, who held the position for five years. Cannon brings to her new […]
Read MoreJuly 26, 2017
Children and teens in need of mental health care can now receive it through video conferencing with licensed mental health professionals. The Children’s Home Society has launched a telepsychiatry program for kids around the state whose insurance health plan covers telemedicine, health services provided remotely. The program expanded to Tallahassee this spring. It offers counseling and […]
Read MoreJuly 20, 2017
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s largest and most reputable provider of services to children and families, announced today the launch of a new upstream-focused brand initiative to reshape the future for Florida’s kids. CHS’ direction focuses on delivering solutions that empower families through encouragement, education and guidance to raise safe, strong, happy […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2017
Many folks may hear the words Children’s Home Society (CHS) and immediately think of adoption and foster services. But the organization is so much more. From infancy to young adulthood, CHS works to “build bridges to success,” said Leah Harrison, charitable giving director for Children’s Home Society of Florida’s western division. “We serve 5,100 children […]
Read MoreJuly 7, 2017
Pensacola, Fla. (July 07, 2017)— C.A. Weis Elementary, A Community Partnership School in Pensacola advanced from an F rating to a C rating in just one year. Studies show that school ratings can affect the community at large including property values, local health and overall economy. Last year, Weis was one of 11 elementary […]
Read MoreJuly 4, 2017
My purpose today is to build additional support and maintain the momentum of the Community School Initiative in Polk County as we move closer to identifying the “pilot” school for the community. A community school model is much more than a place for students to attend class; it is a true example of what true […]
Read MoreJune 27, 2017
Orlando, Fla. (June 27, 2017) – Orlando, Fla.-based Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has achieved national accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). The nonprofit, peer-driven COA seeks to improve delivery outcomes by accrediting organizations that demonstrate best practice standards in the field of human services. CHS has continually earned this distinct honor since […]
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