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Restoring the Roar Livingston chosen to lead Community Partnership School at JCS

March 3, 2023

In November of 2022, Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) announced the adoption of the innovative Community Partnership Schools™ model, with partnerships among Children’s Home Society of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida Department of Health-Jefferson County, Florida State University, Jefferson County School District and North Florida College. Lori Livingston has been selected as the director of the […]

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Brightening the lives of children one quilt at a time

March 2, 2023

Mila is a retired nurse who has found a meaningful way to spend her time by creating quilts for children in the foster care system at Children’s Home Society of Florida. For the past three years, Mila has been using her passion for quilting to bring comfort and warmth to these children during a difficult […]

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Through Quick Thinking and Collaboration, On-Campus Wellness Programs Help Students Thrive

February 27, 2023

Chris had a big test at school, but he couldn’t focus. He was experiencing extreme pain in his right ear making it impossible to concentrate. Chris’ Instructional Coach at Eccleston Elementary, A Community Partnership School, noticed something was severely wrong. Luckily, Chris attends a Community Partnership School where he has access to free, comprehensive health […]

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Celebrating Black History Month: A Legacy of GOOD

February 27, 2023

Since 1976, February has been designated as Black History Month, a time to celebrate and explore influential Black figures who’ve shaped our country through the years. While it’s important to remember and recognize those who’ve made a difference in the past, let us also celebrate our “do gooders” of today… our impactful Black team members […]

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Celebrating Black History Month: Meet Team CHS

February 24, 2023

Since 1976, February has been designated as Black History Month, a time to celebrate and explore influential Black figures who’ve shaped our country through the years. While it’s important to remember and recognize those who’ve made a difference in the past, let us also celebrate our “do gooders” of today… our impactful Black team members […]

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Community Partnership Schools Help Students See a Clear Vision of the Future — One Pair of Glasses at a Time

February 24, 2023

Leslie can’t remember when her eyesight changed, but school was becoming a blur. It wasn’t until her teachers noticed she was squinting in class when they connected her to the Community Partnership School team for support. Leslie received a free vision exam through the Vision is Priceless Program at Edward H. High, A Community Partnership […]

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Healthy Start Brings Hope for Moms in Daytona

February 21, 2023

Pregnancy is filled with emotions … excitement, fear, anticipation. For many of us, it’s a time to share our joy with loved ones, to decorate nurseries and fold onesies as we look forward to the moment we’ll first hold our sweet babies. But for many in our community, it’s also a time filled with worry […]

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Hope and Opportunity: Jacques’ Story

February 21, 2023

The following story was written by Jacques a graduate of Jones High School, a Community Partnership School in Orlando, FL. As a recent high school graduate, I have been reflecting on my senior year, which was mainly filled with excitement and stress. Due to COVID and my family facing significant challenges this past year, I […]

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News 6 gives inside look at Volusia County’s new center for troubled youth

February 8, 2023

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – News 6 got an inside look at the new place where kids in trouble go in Volusia County. Before the new Juvenile Assessment Center opened late last year, there was no place for troubled youth in the area, other than the county jail or confinement to their own home. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, […]

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Things you can do to Support CHS on Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 8, 2023

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th! It’s a day to celebrate and encourage acts of kindness. On this day, let’s pay it forward and show others the power of doing good. There are many ways to support CHS. Here are a few suggestions: Make a donation: Financial support helps us provide essential services […]

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