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March 22, 2018
Tallahassee, Fla. (March 23, 2018) — Children’s Home Society of Florida has appointed former State Representative Alan Williams to its statewide Board of Directors. A fifth-generation Floridian, Williams is recognized as one of the nation’s rising political leaders and consistently uses his platform to act as a voice on behalf of Florida’s most vulnerable families. […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2018
Orlando, Fla. (March 13, 2018) – Orlando, Fla.-based Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s largest provider of services to children and families, has named Andry Sweet its new chief operations officer. Sweet previously served as chief administration officer, where she oversaw CHS contract management, systems evaluations and process improvement. As COO, Sweet leads […]
Read MoreMarch 5, 2018
Celebrating holidays throughout the year is always a fun time for families to spend extra time together. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it’s a great opportunity to provide you and your family with some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. While wearing your green and keeping an eye out for leprechauns, try out a few […]
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2018
The devastating shooting at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School has evoked many emotions—sadness, grief, helplessness, anxiety, and anger. Children struggling to cope with or understand their feelings may turn to trusted adults for help and guidance. Here are 5 things to consider when talking to your child about the tragedy. Start the conversation: After you […]
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
Far too many families have missed the opportunity to foster because of common myths and misconceptions. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the chance to change lives! The requirements and day-to-day expectations vary with unique circumstances, but a little knowledge can go a long way — especially when the right information can make […]
Read MoreDecember 11, 2017
The Palm Beach Post’s Nov. 15 story, “Why Palm Beach County is the ‘epicenter’ of the deadly opioid crisis,” bluntly lays out a significant tragedy occurring right outside our front doors. While the devastating number of deadly overdoses in our county – 571 last year – is certainly a crisis, my mind quickly shifts to […]
Read MoreNovember 22, 2017
From the moment they take their first step into adoption, adoptive parents are faced with unique challenges: Attachment challenges Attachment is an emotional connection between a child and a caregiver that is neurologically and biologically driven. Adopted children have experienced several broken or inappropriate attachments with significant people in their lives. This history of loss […]
Read MoreNovember 14, 2017
A new OCPS school joins other Community Partnership Schools in their mission to not only provide education, but serve entire communities. For the first time in 46 years, Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood has its own school for children in preschool through eighth grade. Since the early 1970s, when court-ordered integration efforts closed the two all-black schools […]
Read MoreOctober 27, 2017
Orlando, Fla. (October 27, 2017) — Andrew Duffell, MBA, President and CEO of Research Park at Florida Atlantic University was elected to Children’s Home Society of Florida’s statewide Board of Directors, effective October 6, 2017. Duffell previously served as a member of the organization’s Palm Beach County board of directors and was recently recognized with […]
Read MoreOctober 25, 2017
As parents, we understand that kids go through all types of stages and phases … and we also know that some of the most important life lessons can occur when our kids face and overcome fears, and we celebrate their triumphs together. But how do you know if your child’s behavior is just another stage […]
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