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June 8, 2017
HeroMe, LLC recently launched a pilot program with Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) in Jacksonville to incorporate HeroMe Action Figures into therapeutic settings. Using 15 Action Figures donated by HeroMe, CHS therapists are implementing therapeutic techniques for pilot program participants. While initial results are pending, plans are being prepared to continue the program on […]
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Winter Park, Fla.—Children’s Home Society of Florida, the state’s leading provider of services to vulnerable children and families, has been awarded a $7.3 million grant from Microsoft’s YouthSpark Software Grants program. The award will help bridge the digital learning divide for disadvantaged youth. In addition, Microsoft employee volunteers will help Children’s Home Society of Florida […]
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As Father’s Day approaches, Children’s Home Society of Florida is proud to recognize the fathers who serve as volunteers, staff and board members throughout the state. Fathers such as Steve Wernick, Board Advocacy Chair in the Southeastern Division, and Dale Jacobs, Board Chair in the Treasure Coast Division, strive each day to not only create […]
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Every hour of every day, a terrified child relies on the wisdom, decisions and dedication of a child welfare professional. That dedication is often what makes the difference. The people who choose a career in child welfare work in a daunting field with incredible challenges, but they refuse to give up. They know vulnerable, hurting, […]
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It’s a sobering look at reality: If we don’t invest in child welfare case management, children in foster care will pay the price. Consider this: A child in foster care who has only one case manager has a 75 percent chance of either safely returning home or joining a family through adoption; a child with […]
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Kissimmee, Fla.–Osceola Family Visitation Center, a program of Children’s Home Society of Florida, has been selected for the 2016 best of Kissimmee Award in the Social Services Organization category by the Kissimmee Award Program. The Osceola Family Visitation Center provides a safe, neutral, child friendly supportive environment where children in foster care can visit with […]
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Miami, Fla.–Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) will present its distinguished Woman of Valor Award to its Board Chair, Danielle N. Garno, during its annual Helping Turn Lives Around luncheon on May 19 at Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom in Miami. She will be recognized for her leadership, commitment and service to the child-serving organization. Garno […]
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Daytona Beach, Fla. (May 10, 2016) – Bank of America representatives presented a $5,000 grant donation to Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) on May 7 during the organization’s annual foster care picnic. Funds will benefit the organization’s TechSuccess program, an initiative providing technology access and education to Volusia, Flagler and Putnam counties’ most vulnerable […]
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Children’s Home Society of Florida recently received $20,000 from Walt Disney World Resort through Disney Grants. The funds will be utilized by the organization’s Perinatal Program. Through peer groups and weekly lessons, the program provides training, support, baby supplies and wisdom to new moms and dads. “We’re thrilled to receive additional resources for our Perinatal […]
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A recent cy pres donation of $144,958 from Dwarken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. will allow Children’s Home Society of Florida to continue impacting the lives of children in Palm Beach County. Lives like Justin’s. Justin, a teen waiting to find his forever home, met the Weidenhamer family (Brent, Leaha and son Bradley) during the 50th […]
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