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Children's Home Society of Florida When children and families face hard situations, we empower them to find – and pursue – opportunities for success and happiness.

The Suncoast Region of Children's Home Society of Florida protects children and strengthens families in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota and Desoto counties. Life can be hard – and no child, no family should face the tough times alone. CHS meets children and families at the right time with the right services – no matter where they are in life.

Making a difference starts with simply showing up, answering a question, or helping a student see a possibility they had...
10/22/2026

Making a difference starts with simply showing up, answering a question, or helping a student see a possibility they hadn’t imagined before.

Will you be part of it? We’re inviting community members to volunteer as guest speakers for the Great American Teach-In on November 18, hosted at Manatee Elementary School. The Great American Teach-In gives us the opportunity to bring our community into the classroom and show students just how many possibilities their futures hold!

We’re looking for volunteers from all walks of life to spend time with students, share their knowledge, and introduce them to something new. From careers and creative hobbies to unique skills and personal experiences, your everyday expertise could be extraordinary through a child’s eyes.

Interested? Email [email protected] to get signed up TODAY!

Halloween Candy Needed! 🍬🎃Help us bring a little extra sweetness to the children and families we serve this Halloween! W...
10/20/2026

Halloween Candy Needed! 🍬🎃

Help us bring a little extra sweetness to the children and families we serve this Halloween! We're collecting bags of individually wrapped Halloween candy to help create festive treats and fun memories for local kids.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. If you'd like to donate, please reach out to [email protected] to drop off your candy donation today!

Let's make this Halloween a little brighter for the children in our community. 🧡

10/20/2026

When schools and community partners come together, amazing things happen! Thank you, Buchanan Middle School, A Community Partnership School, Hillsborough County Public Schools and Feeding Tampa Bay, for helping nourish students and families every week. 💙

You have a story worth sharing... and we want to hear it! Sometimes, all it takes to help a child discover a new passion...
10/14/2026

You have a story worth sharing... and we want to hear it!

Sometimes, all it takes to help a child discover a new passion is meeting someone who’s been there.

On November 18, we’re inviting community members to participate in the Great American Teach-In at Manatee Elementary School by sharing their careers, hobbies, talents, and life experiences with local students!

Whether you’re a small business owner, artist, chef, engineer, gamer, healthcare professional, or simply someone who loves what they do, you have something valuable to offer. You don’t need a lesson plan, just a willingness to show up, share your story, and spark curiosity.

Interested? Email [email protected] to get signed up TODAY!

Local Community Advisory Board Spotlight: Michelle Ciudad Real, Vice President of Member Engagement at the Tampa Bay Cha...
10/13/2026

Local Community Advisory Board Spotlight: Michelle Ciudad Real, Vice President of Member Engagement at the Tampa Bay Chamber and dedicated member of our Greater Children's Home Society of Florida Local Community Advisory Board! 🌟

Michelle's passion for strengthening families and communities helps advance opportunities for children and families to be Ready to Grow, Ready to Learn and Ready to Earn.

"I make this work a part of my everyday life. It's not just advisory board service. It's a responsibility I carry into my home, my conversations and my leadership."

Thank you, Michelle, for your leadership, advocacy and commitment to creating brighter futures for children and families across our community. 💙

💙 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 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. 💙

Make a Difference This Season Without Leaving Home! ✨🍂Looking for a meaningful way to give back this fall and holiday se...
10/07/2026

Make a Difference This Season Without Leaving Home! ✨🍂

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this fall and holiday season? Children's Home Society of Florida has flexible, remote volunteer opportunities that allow you to support children and families from wherever you are!

Whether you're looking to volunteer as an individual, with friends, or as part of a corporate team, there's a way for you to make an impact.

Flexible, remote opportunities 💻
Support children and families in your community ❤️
Perfect for busy fall schedules 🍁
Help bring hope and joy during the holiday season 🎁

Ready to get started? Visit: https://chsfl.org/get-involved/volunteer/ to explore our current seasonal volunteer opportunities and find the perfect fit for you!

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! 🥳

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!

We are thankful to Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation for their generous grant of $5,000, which will go toward suppo...
09/29/2026

We are thankful to Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation for their generous grant of $5,000, which will go toward supporting the Be Healthy, Be Fit initiative at Mort Elementary, A UCF-Certified Community Partnership School.

With this grant, we’re able to partner with local organizations to provide cooking and nutrition education for children and families, while also giving them the tools and resources they need to make healthy choices at home.

Together, let’s plant the seeds of a healthier future for our kids and community. 🌱 Sprouts Farmers Market

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/

A HUGE thank you to Hardball Law!We’re incredibly grateful to Hardball Law for their generous $1,500 donation in support...
09/28/2026

A HUGE thank you to Hardball Law!

We’re incredibly grateful to Hardball Law for their generous $1,500 donation in support of Daughtrey Elementary, A Community Partnership School. In addition, their team collected much-needed donations for the school’s food pantry!

These contributions will help provide children and families with access to essential food and resources right within their school community.

Partnerships like this are a powerful reminder that when local businesses and community members come together, we can help make sure children and families have the support they need to thrive.

Thank you, Hardball Law, for showing up for Daughtrey Elementary and helping us Build Bridges to Success for Florida’s Children! 💙

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

Imagine being a child walking into an unfamiliar place during one of the hardest moments of your life. Now imagine havin...
09/24/2026

Imagine being a child walking into an unfamiliar place during one of the hardest moments of your life. Now imagine having a soft, cuddly friend waiting there just for you.

That’s the heart behind our Stuffed Animal Drive! 🧸

We’re collecting NEW stuffed animals for children and families visiting our Children’s Advocacy Center in Bartow. These cuddly companions can provide a little comfort, a little distraction, and something for a child to hold onto when they need it most.

Want to help? There are two ways to join us:

- Host a stuffed animal drive in your workplace, school, organization, or community
- Shop our Amazon Wish List and have a new stuffed animal shipped directly to us

👉 Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3UKRXUEGSKYFA

It may be a small gesture, but to a child who needs a little extra comfort, it can mean everything. 💙

Email: [email protected] to get started TODAY!

Our Tampa Local Community Advisory Board came together for a retreat focused on something we all share: a deep commitmen...
09/17/2026

Our Tampa Local Community Advisory Board came together for a retreat focused on something we all share: a deep commitment to helping Florida’s children and families thrive.

From meaningful mission moments to conversations about our strategic direction, fundraising, advocacy, and the future of CHS, our LCAB members showed up with energy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Their belief in our work, and their excitement about what’s ahead, is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we come together around a shared purpose.

A huge thank you to the Tampa Bay Chamber hosting us!

We’re so grateful for the time, thoughtfulness, and leadership our LCAB brings to CHS. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this retreat so meaningful. 💙

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