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Children's Home Society of Florida We are an organization dedicated to disrupting generational cycles of poverty and child maltreatment. Our Mission: Building Bridges to Success for Children.

Our Mission: Building bridges to success for children.

CHEFS' SAVE THE DATE! 👩🏽‍🍳The secrets out: Chefs’ Taste of Home is BACK in 2027! 🔥We’re already cooking up something spe...
10/09/2026

CHEFS' SAVE THE DATE! 👩🏽‍🍳

The secrets out: Chefs’ Taste of Home is BACK in 2027! 🔥

We’re already cooking up something special, and we want YOU to be part of it! Get ready for another unforgettable afternoon filled with incredible chefs, delicious food, and a whole lot of heart all in support of children and families in our community.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: April 10, 2027

Chefs, keep your calendars open. More details are coming soon!

Let’s make 2027 our most delicious year yet!

💙 A costume. A bag of candy. A moment of belonging.Every child deserves the chance to experience the simple joys of chil...
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/

⚠️ Hurricane Update: Out of an abundance of caution, CHS’s Tallahassee office will be closed through Friday as we contin...
10/08/2026

⚠️ Hurricane Update: Out of an abundance of caution, CHS’s Tallahassee office will be closed through Friday as we continue to monitor Hurricane Isaias. ⚠️

If you are currently receiving services through and need support, please contact your case manager directly. 💙

Please follow local emergency guidance, stay prepared, and stay safe. 🙏

We will share additional updates as they become available. 📢

We’re excited to welcome Lauren Byrd and Michael Copeland as our incredible co-chairs for our local community advisory b...
10/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome Lauren Byrd and Michael Copeland as our incredible co-chairs for our local community advisory board!

Lauren Byrd, Senior Vice President of Communications and Strategic Partnerships at the Florida Medical Association, brings extensive expertise in communications, relationship-building, and strategic partnerships. 📣

Michael Copeland brings a wealth of experience in video production, marketing, advertising, and business development, along with a degree in Media Production from Florida State University.🎥

Together, Lauren and Michael will help strengthen relationships with our supporters and build meaningful connections that advance our mission of creating brighter futures for children and families.

We’re thrilled to have this dynamic duo leading the way! ✨

⚠️ Hurricane Isaias Office Closure Update ⚠️ Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our team members, families...
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. 💙

5 favorite things we did in D.C. this week to advocate for kids 💙✔️ Shared what we're seeing in communities across Flori...
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. 💙

💛 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 💛Want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community? We’d love t...
10/07/2026

💛 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 💛

Want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community? We’d love to have you join the CHS volunteer community!

Whether you have a few hours to give, a special skill to share, or simply a heart for serving, there’s a place for you at Children's Home Society of Florida!

Give your time. ⏱️
Share your talents. 🎨
Make an impact. 🗣️

Ready to get involved? Send us an email to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

🌟 Please join us in welcoming our Local Community Advisory Board Vice-Chair, Dr. Carol Edwards! 🌟We are excited to have ...
10/06/2026

🌟 Please join us in welcoming our Local Community Advisory Board Vice-Chair, Dr. Carol Edwards! 🌟

We are excited to have Dr. Carol step into this leadership role and serve as our local Board Recruitment Chair.

A passionate educator, mentor, and advocate for personal and professional growth, Dr. Carol is dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. Her commitment to service, leadership development, education, and community impact makes her an incredible asset to CHS as we work to help children become Ready to Grow, Ready to Learn, and Ready to Earn.

As CHS advances its strategic direction, strong leaders like Dr. Carol play a critical role in building the relationships, partnerships, and volunteer leadership needed to create lasting change. Through her leadership, we can continue strengthening our network of champions who help connect children and families to the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive.

Dr. Carol, we are grateful for the wisdom, heart, and vision you bring to . We look forward to the impact we'll create together for children, families, and communities across Florida.

🌟 Here's to growing our leadership, strengthening our communities, and creating brighter futures together! 🌟

The future is so, so bright! 🎓 Our Teen Outreach Program (TOP) celebrated graduating seniors during Senior Send-Off, hon...
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! 🥳

🎉 Please join us in welcoming our NEW Local Community Advisory Board Chair, Kira Smith! 🎉We are thrilled to have Kira st...
10/05/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming our NEW Local Community Advisory Board Chair, Kira Smith! 🎉

We are thrilled to have Kira stepping into this leadership role and bringing her wealth of experience, strategic vision, and passion for creating meaningful impact to the table.

Kira helps organizations navigate Florida’s higher education and public policy landscape through deep legislative insight, strategic relationships, and a proven ability to build partnerships that drive change. Her expertise across government relations, nonprofits, foundations, and the private sector will help strengthen the community connections that are essential to CHS’s mission.

As CHS works to ensure children are Ready to Grow, Ready to Learn, and Ready to Earn, leaders like Kira help bring partners together around shared solutions that create stronger pathways to opportunity for children and families. Her leadership as Chair will help advance the relationships and community-driven collaboration needed to create lasting impact.

Kira, we’re so grateful to have you leading the way. Here’s to a year of bold ideas, meaningful partnerships, and brighter futures for children and families across our community! 🎉 💙

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

It's officially the spookiest month of the year! 🎃👻What's truly scary? A child missing out on the excitement of dressing...
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/

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

Four real stories. Four real families. One powerful truth: early support changes lives! 💯Every child deserves the chance...
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/

Every family’s journey starts with support! 💙 Through our Healthy Start program, Riley found guidance as a first-time mo...
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

Every family faces challenges, but no family should have to face them alone. ❤️When developmental concerns emerged for t...
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

Calling All Volunteers! 📣 CHS needs YOU! Whether you can lend a hand for an hour, help behind the scenes, or jump in whe...
09/23/2026

Calling All Volunteers! 📣

CHS needs YOU! Whether you can lend a hand for an hour, help behind the scenes, or jump in wherever you’re needed, your time and support make a difference.

Come be part of something special and help make a positive impact in our community!

Volunteer with CHS, every helping hand matters!

✨ Something delicious is on the menu! ✨ Save the Date for Chef's Taste of Home! Join us for an afternoon filled with i...
09/16/2026

✨ Something delicious is on the menu! ✨
Save the Date for Chef's Taste of Home!

Join us for an afternoon filled with incredible food, community connections, and a shared commitment to making a difference. More details are coming soon, but for now, be sure to mark your calendar!

Great food. Great people. Great impact.

🌟 Local Community Advisory Board Spotlight: Matt Hudson 🌟Please join us in welcoming Matt Hudson to CHS's Local Communit...
09/14/2026

🌟 Local Community Advisory Board Spotlight: Matt Hudson 🌟

Please join us in welcoming Matt Hudson to CHS's Local Community Advisory Board in Tallahassee.

Matt brings decades of leadership experience in health care, public policy, and community service. As Executive Director of the PACE Providers Association and Vice President of PACE, he is dedicated to helping individuals receive the care and support they need to thrive.

Through our strategic direction, CHS is focused on building stronger communities where children and families have the support they need to succeed. LCAB members like Matt play an important role in helping us stay connected to local needs, strengthen partnerships, and advance this work across the Tallahassee region.

We look forward to the insight, passion, and leadership Matt will bring as we continue creating brighter futures for children and families together.

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