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May 18, 2023
In honor of Foster Parent Appreciation Month, we want to spotlight Alyssa and Noelani. Alyssa is a remarkable foster parent who has dedicated 12 years of her life to providing a loving home for children in need. Alyssa has selflessly opened her heart and home to approximately 40 children over the years. Her unwavering commitment […]
Read MoreMay 15, 2023
Angela Feliciano, Principal at Eccleston Elementary, A Community Partnership School shares the power of schools and communities coming together to address local needs and increase student achievement and success. Through dedicated partnerships and collaboration, the Community Partnership Schools™ model builds flourishing communities. Q: How do you feel seeing so many partners and volunteers coming together […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2023
After two years away from public school due to numerous health issues, Javon returned to school with a lot of apprehension. He was behind his classmates academically and wasn’t sure what to expect being around this peers again. Luckily, Javon attends Wilkinson Junior High School, A Community Partnership School. The Expanded Learning Coordinator jumped in […]
Read MoreApril 30, 2023
Chances are you know someone whose life has changed because of Children’s Home Society of Florida. Whether woven within the fabric of a family created through the loving act of adoption or the pomp and circumstance of a first-generation high school graduate, Children’s Home Society of Florida’s 120-year legacy is deeply braided into Jacksonville’s history. Established in […]
Read MoreApril 27, 2023
Since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida has helped children and families by supporting and empowering parents to raise their children in healthy, nurturing homes. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we celebrate families working hard to break cycles of abuse and neglect, to create safe and stable homes for their kids, and to build […]
Read MoreApril 23, 2023
It takes a village to raise a child, and our village is struggling. Why? Simply put, childhood poverty. The number of children living in poverty in Orange County is staggering, with more than 58,000 children impacted. That number represents a poverty rate of 19%, higher than the overall Florida rate of 18.2%. Growing up in an under-resourced […]
Read MoreApril 21, 2023
Working in the human-services sector isn’t a job for Anna Kay, it’s her life’s calling. She started volunteering at the age of 12 at the local YMCA and has now amassed over 25 years of impressive work in the nonprofit arena, including some of the ground-breaking innovations and partnerships that have led to her being […]
Read MoreApril 18, 2023
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, and to educate communities and families about how to prevent it. Child abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of children every year. According to the CDC, one in seven children in the United States experiences child abuse […]
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Kelly, a mother of 3, was feeling hopeless and adrift. She had recently lost her job and was struggling to provide for her three children. She needed clothes and school supplies for her kids and dress clothes for herself so she start interviewing again. Kelly was worried about how she would manage to do it […]
Read MoreApril 7, 2023
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — When students at C.A. Weis Elementary return to school Monday they’ll have access to a new space. A brand new “care closet” will provide free food, clothing and hygiene products for those who may be in need. “Some of our students they lack some confidence when it comes to their physical […]
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