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November 8, 2021
November is National Adoption Month – the perfect time to give thanks for adoptive families and shine a light on the children still waiting to find their forever homes. Michael and Savanna recently finalized the adoption of their twins – making this their first holiday season as an official family of nine! But this isn’t […]
Read MoreNovember 8, 2021
After years in foster care, Liam and Nate finally have a forever home for the holidays. At just three and six-years old, Liam and Nate have spent most of their lives in foster care. Like many children in the child welfare system, their journey to adoption came with heartbreaking losses and the fear of uncertainty. […]
Read MoreNovember 5, 2021
Savatrie and Sal Forbes have opened their hearts and home to more than 70 children as registered medical foster parents in Palm Beach County. For nearly two decades, the couple have been caring for children with severe special needs including everything from breathing machines to feeding tubes and more. When Seth – an infant with […]
Read MoreOctober 26, 2021
Whether spooky or sweet, celebrate Halloween safely with your family this year. If you’re trick-or-treating , remember to stay safe by staying seen: carry glow sticks or flashlights use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers. Remind kids stay in groups and […]
Read MoreOctober 11, 2021
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day with the theme “Mental Health in an Unequal World”. . Florida ranks No. 40 in the U.S for access to insurance and mental health treatment – and that’s affecting children, adults and families here Northeast Florida. It’s especially evident as the COVID-19 crisis continues to force more families into poverty, creating […]
Read MoreOctober 11, 2021
The sensitive process of coming out as LGBTQ+ is deeply personal, can unfold over several years and – even in 2021 – comes with challenges and, sadly, life-threatening risks. Consider these startling statistics: 86 percent of LGBTQ+ youth report being harassed and even assaulted in school. More than half – 51 percent — of LGBTQ+ […]
Read MoreOctober 2, 2021
Since the pandemic began, 46% of parents say their teen has shown a new or worsening mental health condition. Sadly, teens are already at a higher risk for experiencing anxiety and depression, and we are only beginning to see the mental health effects of the pandemic on youth. For Lucas, the weight of the world […]
Read MoreOctober 1, 2021
At just 10 years-old, Chloe was showing signs of extreme anxiety and compulsions. Struggling to express her feelings, Chloe’s behavior at home began to escalate and the conflict became too much for the entire family. Seeking immediate support for their daughter, Chloe’s parents reached out to the team at Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Safe […]
Read MoreOctober 1, 2021
ORLANDO, FL— Today, Children’s Home Society of Florida, the state’s largest provider of services to children and families, proudly announced that it is being recognized in 2021 Change-Makers, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s third annual report highlighting 119 child welfare agencies across the country who have worked with the HRC Foundation’s All Children – All […]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2021
Rachael joined Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Healthy Families program during one of the most difficult and unstable times in her life. Shortly after enrolling, the instability became overwhelming and her children were removed from her custody and placed in foster care. It broke Rachael’s spirit to know that others were taking care of her […]
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