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April 10, 2020
As this pandemic pushes on, so do the jobs of those who care for and oversee the many Central Florida kids in foster care. These everyday heroes simply ask that their commitment reminds people how important it is for these children. Placing children in the safe loving homes is what this is all about. Team […]
Read MoreApril 8, 2020
Computer use is a common cause of eye strain… especially when routines receive a “switch up” as in recent weeks. Therefore, if you work at a desk and use a computer, follow the self-care steps below to help you prevent strain on your eyes! Blink often to refresh your eyes. Many people blink less than usual […]
Read MoreMarch 30, 2020
Children in foster care rely on loving foster parents to provide stability and comfort – two things COVID-19 is threatening in families across the globe. As parents everywhere struggle to balance home, work, homeschool, self-care and more, foster parents face added stressors with often limited support systems – but you can change that. Here’s a […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
A message from Andry: [UPDATE 3.17.2020: All CHS offices are closed through March 29. At this time, ALL programs and services remain operational with necessary adjustments to help protect the health and safety of our children, families and team members. These include teleworking arrangements using Telehealth, Skype, Google Duo, Zoom and more. If you have a […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2020
When you embark on a career serving children and families in foster care, you don’t expect you’ll ever be featured in Forbes. You don’t imagine that you’ll have the latest technology and equipment, and you certainly don’t expect to work 9-5. But, you do dream of the impact you will make. Showing a child how […]
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2020
Originally Posted By: Action News Jax DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — Local students are receiving valuable lessons outside of the classroom. In Duval County, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) mentors are empowering children to reach their full potential. S.P.A.R.K. is a 13-week mentorship program for boys and girls between the ages 11 and 17 who may not live with […]
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2020
Originally posted by: Herald-Tribune Specifically, the school is looking for black and Hispanic men. When students return to Manatee Elementary in August, they will attend a community partnership school — the first in Manatee County. In partnership with the University of Central Florida, the school will provide students and their families with on-site health, social, medical […]
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2020
It’s too easy to judge. The 15-year-old standing with her head down, eyes averted as her public defender speaks. The split-second decision to shoplift, the ticking temper that led to a fight … life-altering consequences. For most people, this child has a single title: juvenile offender. This label will define her for life. But this […]
Read MoreNovember 24, 2019
Originally posted by: PNJ.COM Hundreds of children in foster care joined forever families through adoption in the western panhandle just last year. But, when the adoption finalized, their story certainly didn’t end. Long after the ink dries on the adoption papers, forever families overcome new challenges and celebrate their children’s successes alongside Children’s Home Society of […]
Read MoreAugust 6, 2019
Three hundred billion dollars. That’s the annual cost to society for untreated mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. But the consequences are deeper than pocketbooks. Today, nearly one in seven children suffer from a treatable mental health challenge – yet half don’t receive treatment. Without treatment, these issues can affect children’s […]
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