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June 22, 2022
The Escambia County School District’s navigator program has proven to be so successful that Superintendent Tim Smith believes the district will try to keep a scaled-down version of the program going, even after the federal funding that pays for it runs out. This past school year, 32 “navigators” from the Children’s Home Society were placed […]
Read MoreJune 17, 2022
In celebration of Juneteenth, also known as “Jubilee Day,” we recognize the liberation and resilience of the African American community. On June 19, 1865, two-and–a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed that they were free. Juneteenth is considered the longest running African American holiday and is a […]
Read MoreJune 15, 2022
For National Reunification Month, we want to shed light on the work and commitment parents put into getting their children back home. When children enter the child welfare system, the goal for CHS is to help families overcome challenges so they may bring their children home safely. Reunification is possible once a home is deemed […]
Read MoreJune 14, 2022
For National Reunification Month, we want to recognize the people and efforts that help families stay together. It’s a celebration of the year-round work by parents, family members, social workers, and the community to reunify children with their families. At CHS, employees work closely with families to achieve the goal of reunification. Employees like Sandi […]
Read MoreJune 13, 2022
The Childen’s Home Society of Florida has launched a teddy bear drive to help its young clients. The campaign hopes to collect a total of 500 stuffed animals during the month of June. The Society’s Vice President of Government Relations Summer Pfieffer said a cuddly toy can be a crucial part of the process of […]
Read MoreJune 9, 2022
At the height of the pandemic, it was obvious to mental health professionals who specialize in working with Escambia County children that social strains from COVID-19 were taking a toll on their patients. But local licensed professional counselors and clinical social workers didn’t come to understand the full weight of the situation until the kids returned […]
Read MoreJune 3, 2022
Each month, Children’s Home Society of Florida team members gather together to discuss important conversations during our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Coffee and Conversations. Recently, CHS team members engaged in discussions about neurodiversity. . Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no […]
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
“Silence is definitely different inside your home when your children are not there,” said Misty. With June being National Reunification Month, we want to highlight all of the families who have overcome challenges to successfully bring their children back home safely. Misty is one of those success stories. She had her 5 children removed from […]
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Living in the sunshine state means spending the summer months with loved ones by the pool or at the beach. Water can provide fun activities everyone, but it can also pose dangers for children. To keep water activities fun and safe for all, it’s important to establish safety practices to prevent drowning. Here are some […]
Read MoreMay 19, 2022
National Foster Care Appreciation Month in May shines an important light on families and professionals helping children and youth in foster care find safety, stability and success. Although foster families are needed for children of all ages, teenagers are especially in need of homes. Natalie Monzon, public relations specialist for the Children’s Home Society of […]
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