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First Coast Connect | World Mental Health Day

October 8, 2020

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Andry Sweet, CHS President & CEO spoke with WJCT’s Melissa Ross about the impact of pandemic on mental health and CHS’ work to increase access to mental health care throughout Florida. at the 37:00 minute mark to hear more: WJCT.ORG

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Featured Foster Parent: Cheryl Miller

October 2, 2020

A child’s joy and wonder around the holidays, s’mores by a campfire and family bike rides around the neighborhood  — these are a few of Cheryl Miller’s favorite things about being a foster parent. Cheryl loves to give the children in her home happy memories and positive, family-grounded experiences. She recognizes that each child has […]

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Why is my Baby Crying for No Reason?

September 15, 2020

Many parents can start to feel helpless, overwhelmed and frustrated when baby simply will not stop crying. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. If you’re stressed out and exhausted, it can be even harder to try and calm a fussy baby, because you’re not calm yourself. While some soothing tips may do the trick, […]

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A Partnership to benefit Ed White Academy of Leadership students

September 15, 2020

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida and the Children’s Home Society of Florida partner up to benefit students at Ed White Academy of Leadership, A Community Partnership School. Ernie Hamilton, the Regional Executive Director of the Children’s Home Society of Florida, and Tiarra Wells-Young, the ESE Lead Teacher at Ed White join Melanie […]

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New School Based Health Center opens at Manatee Elementary

September 10, 2020

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — The School District of Manatee County and MCR Health teamed up to open a School Based Health Center at Manatee Elementary. This is the second School Based Health Care Center of its kind in Manatee County. The first opened at Southeast High School in February 2020 and offers on-site medical care […]

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Don’t let our kids slip through the cracks

September 8, 2020

In the midst of the COVID crisis, I fear one of our most vulnerable populations is slipping through the cracks: homeless and runaway youth. Sometimes referred to as “invisible youth,” these young people have nowhere to call home. Many have run away from turbulent situations, and others simply abandoned. It’s certainly not the life any […]

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Child adoptions increasing, but experts fear spike in abuse, neglect reports amid COVID-19

September 2, 2020

There was a silver lining that came from the government-mandated, stay-at-home order for Michael and Jen Schron: More time spent with their foster children. Siblings Nicholas and Noah, 10, and 5-year-old Natalia were separated and receiving out-of-home foster care in Port St. Lucie and Vero Beach when Michael and Jen Schron, of Kissimmee, met the […]

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Community Partnership Schools Offer Hope and Opportunities for Kids

August 27, 2020

Community Partnership School Newsletter | August 2020 Because of you, Community Partnership Schools Offer Hope and Opportunities for Kids From March 2020 – July 2020, our Community Partnership Schools: Distributed 287,000+ meals Completed 24,500+ outreach calls to support families struggling through the crisis Provided 7,800+ additional services including rent and utility assistance, Wi-Fi hot spots […]

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Wilkinson students to get shady reception when they return to class

August 19, 2020

Wilkinson Junior High students will be welcomed back to school with a new shady surprise. Social distancing at the school will mean the school’s highly coveted courtyard areas will have lower capacities, meaning more children could have been stuck in the sun if it weren’t for the school’s latest project. A new sun shade will […]

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Construction of outdoor classroom fosters learning at Sabal Palm

August 18, 2020

Our Tallahassee community is only as alive, vibrant and healthy as the involvement of its citizens and the strength of its servant leadership. The 40 members of Leadership Tallahassee (LT) Class 36 of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber take seriously the responsibility to be strategically engaged in the needs of our community. Each year, the current […]

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