Children's Home Society of Florida

10/08/2026

💙 A costume. A bag of candy. A moment of belonging.

Every child deserves the chance to experience the simple joys of childhood. When you support our Costumes & Candy Drive, you're helping create special moments for children and families right here in your community. And if you need a reminder of the impact, just look at these smiles from last year's celebrations.

Learn how to get involved: https://chsfl.org/get-involved/volunteer/

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

⚠️ Hurricane Isaias Office Closure Update ⚠️

Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our team members, families, and community, Children's Home Society of Florida's Pensacola and Emerald Coast offices will close today at 12:00 p.m. and remain closed through Friday as we continue to monitor Hurricane Isaias.

If you are currently receiving services through CHS and need support during this time, please contact your case manager directly.

We encourage everyone to follow local emergency guidance, make preparations as needed, and stay safe. We will share additional updates as they become available.

Our thoughts are with all those in the path of the storm. 💙

10/07/2026

5 favorite things we did in D.C. this week to advocate for kids 💙

✔️ Shared what we're seeing in communities across Florida
✔️ Elevated the voices of children and families
✔️ Highlighted programs and partnerships making a difference
✔️ Built relationships with leaders shaping the future
✔️ Continued a tradition of advocacy that's been part of CHS for nearly 125 years

As we approach our 125th anniversary, we're grateful for opportunities to educate, collaborate, and ensure the needs of children and families remain at the center of important conversations.

Thank you to Florida's congressional delegation and their staff for welcoming CHS leadership to Washington, D.C., this week.

Every child. Every dream. Every future. 💙

10/05/2026

The future is so, so bright! 🎓

Our Teen Outreach Program (TOP) celebrated graduating seniors during Senior Send-Off, honoring these graduates' hard work, resilience and determination as they prepare for what's next.

At CHS, our Ready to Earn impact area helps young people build the skills, confidence and support they need to pursue their goals and create brighter futures. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers, these students received essentials to help ease their transition to college and begin this next chapter feeling empowered and prepared.

When young people are given opportunities, encouragement and a strong support system, there's no limit to what they can achieve! 🥳

10/03/2026

Behind every young person reaching for what’s next is someone reminding them just how capable they are. ❤️

For Kayla, one of our supervisors, that meant stepping up as a mentor through the Florida Youth Leadership Academy and helping Camyra build confidence, strengthen her self-advocacy skills and explore opportunities for her future.

From exploring college and earning college credits to developing leadership skills, Camyra continues to show what’s possible when young people have the right support in their corner.

That’s what our Ready to Earn impact area is all about: helping young adults build the skills, connections and confidence they need to successfully transition into adulthood and pursue their goals! 👏

Learn more at https://chsfl.org/what-we-do/ready-to-earn/

10/01/2026

It's officially the spookiest month of the year! 🎃👻

What's truly scary? A child missing out on the excitement of dressing up and celebrating Halloween.

You can help make this season a little brighter for local children and families. 🍬

Learn more and get involved here: https://chsfl.org/get-involved/volunteer/

09/30/2026

As comes to a close, we're sharing one final story from Santa Rosa County that reflects the impact of CHS' Ready to Grow impact area.

One Healthy Start mom faced pregnancy complications, a brain tumor diagnosis and other challenges while caring for her young family. With support from CHS, her own determination and a caring community, she created a brighter future for herself and her children. 💙

Stories like this remind us that when families have the support they need, children can thrive. A special thank you to our Santa Rosa Healthy Start team for making stories like this possible every day. 👏

Help create more stories like this by visiting https://brnw.ch/21x64vY to learn more!

09/28/2026

Four real stories. Four real families. One powerful truth: early support changes lives! 💯

Every child deserves the chance to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. These Ready to Grow stories show what's possible when families get the support they need, when they need it most. ❤️

Learn more about our Ready to Grow impact area here: https://chsfl.org/what-we-do/ready-to-grow/

09/26/2026

Every family’s journey starts with support! 💙

Through our Healthy Start program, Riley found guidance as a first-time mom, welcomed a healthy baby boy, and discovered a new purpose along the way. Today, she’s a certified doula, ready to help other families navigate their own parenting journeys. 👶

Stories like Riley’s show the power of investing in families from the very beginning. During , we’re celebrating stories like this that help children, parents, and communities thrive through CHS’s Ready to Grow impact area.

🔗If you’d like to help create more success stories like Riley’s and her family, visit https://brnw.ch/21x5Zgp

09/25/2026

Every family faces challenges, but no family should have to face them alone. ❤️

When developmental concerns emerged for twins Luciano and Noah, their family navigated evaluations, therapies and personal hardships while remaining committed to helping their children thrive.

Stories like these are the reason CHS exists. Across Florida, we work alongside children and families to identify concerns early, connect them to the right support and help create opportunities for lifelong success. Today, both boys are reaching important milestones and building the foundation for a bright future.

This Baby Safety Month, learn more at https://brnw.ch/21x5XuD

09/02/2026

This week’s Panther of the Week has jumped right in and is helping our students in every way possible. From arrival and dismissal to lunch duty and after school events. She is always there making meaningful connections with our students and families.
Her positivity, kindness and contagious smile brighten our campus each day. We are so grateful for her willingness to support wherever needed and for the positive impact she has already made. She is truly a wonderful addition to our Panther family!
This week’s Panther of the week is Taylor Stevens! 💜🐾

08/28/2026

On week 2 we want to say congratulations to our Dynamic Duo for stepping in and helping get all of our Littles set up on their iPads while still keeping up with their own busy schedules. Your teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to jump in wherever needed helped ensure a smooth start for our students. Thank you for going above and beyond to support our school and our Panthers! Our panthers of the week are Ms Taylor & Ms Rosas! 💜🐾🩵

08/24/2026

Calling all PK-2nd grade families! We're excited to welcome you this coming Wednesday, August 26th, from 5:30-7pm for our Open House. This is a fantastic opportunity to see your student's classroom, meet their teacher, and explore our HUB to learn about the many resources available. We can't wait to see you there! 🏫🍎📚

Calling all PK-2nd grade families! We're excited to welcome you this coming Wednesday, August 26th, from 5:30-7pm for our Open House. This is a fantastic opportunity to see your student's classroom, meet their teacher, and explore our HUB to learn about the many resources available. We can't wait to see you there!

08/21/2026

Our very first Panther of the Week for the 26-27 school year is Ms. Traci! Ms.Traci is a favorite amongst students and staff alike. She worked all summer to ensure a smooth start to the year. She is our very own Chicken Tender and loves to care for and spoil our chickens! Thank you Ms. Traci for you dedication to our school! 🐾💜🐓

07/27/2026

🦉 Whooo still needs to complete their Annual Re-Enrollment? Endeavour Elementary is currently at 57.8% re-enrolled. Help us soar to 100%! Log in to FOCUS and complete your student's Annual Re-Enrollment today!

07/24/2026

We're grateful to announce a new partnership between Endeavour Elementary A Community Partnership School and Humana Healthy Horizons!

Through this support, more students and families in the Cocoa community will have access to resources that help them thrive, from health and wellness services to family engagement opportunities, educational support, mentoring, tutoring, and access to basic needs through The HUB.

Together, we're helping create stronger connections, healthier futures and brighter opportunities for children and families across Brevard County.

Thank you, Humana Healthy Horizons, for investing in the success and well-being of local students and their families! 💚

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

🐾💜 Contact us today about some added benefits to being our Literacy Coach! 💜🐾