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December 7, 2021
“With almost 50 years of of family history with CHS, we look fondly upon the organization,” Joy, a CHS volunteer, shares. Joy and Sydney Ashlock — a mother and daughter duo — have a special place in their hearts for volunteering with CHS. Joy’s long passion for CHS began after her brother’s adoption through CHS. […]
Read MoreDecember 7, 2021
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The United States Council on Homelessness says over 1,000 people who are homeless in Florida are young adults ages 18-24 living without families. Click the image below to watch. The Pensacola chapter of the Children’s Home Society of Florida is working to change that One of their programs, M-Power, provides housing for […]
Read MoreDecember 6, 2021
Caroline, a single mother of one, struggled to keep a job to support her family. Deep in financial stress, she felt helpless. An immense lack of support left her isolated, anxious and disconnected from her son. Caroline longed to find stability in a job, build her self-esteem and be able to provide for her son, […]
Read MoreDecember 1, 2021
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has named Lauren Fuentes its new regional executive director serving Broward and Palm Beach counties as well as the Suncoast, Fort Myers area. In her new role, Fuentes will lead operations and business development, focusing on CHS’ core solutions in early childhood, behavioral health, child-welfare and community solutions including […]
Read MoreNovember 30, 2021
Everyone volunteers for their own personal reasons. For James, it’s all about returning what he has received. He says, “So many people help me out, so it’s nice to feel good and see the smiles and joy on other people’s faces.” James and his grandmother, Jean, have been friends and volunteers of Children’s Home Society […]
Read MoreNovember 18, 2021
This year, the holidays are going to look a little brighter for Brittney and her son Amari. After being separated for three years while Amari was placed in foster care, the family has been reunited and will spend the holidays together. Brittney grew up in a family where both parents suffered from addiction. Sadly, she […]
Read MoreNovember 18, 2021
The 2021 holiday season will be especially bright for the Edwards family as they spend it together as an official forever family. Michael Edwards adopted siblings Neveah and Jayden from foster care earlier this year. Like many children in foster care, Neveah and Jayden experienced heartbreak and uncertainty in their search for stability. They moved […]
Read MoreNovember 17, 2021
When April became a mom, she never dreamed her family could be wrapped up in the child welfare system. But without a positive parenting role model, April found herself repeating a cycle she herself endured as a child — and she knew she needed help. With Children’s Home Society of Florida’s (CHS) Parents as Partners […]
Read MoreNovember 10, 2021
Today and always we recognize our team members, family members and neighbors who have served in our United States Armed Forces. Steadfast in doing GOOD, they make a difference for not only the 59,000 kids and family members we serve throughout Florida, but our nation as a whole. Thank you for your sacrifice and your […]
Read MoreNovember 9, 2021
Every year, we’re honored to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: a time to celebrate the inspiring contributions and stories of our Hispanic, Latino, Latina and Latinx Americans. To learn more and celebrate together, more than 50 team members came together virtually across the state for a special event: A Celebration of Latinx Culture! Together we recognized […]
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