Children's Home Society of Florida

10/21/2026

BRIDGES at Lake Park recently hosted its quarterly Systems of Support Community Resource Mixer at Texas Roadhouse! We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of networking, building community connections, and sharing a delicious meal together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support our mission of connecting families with valuable resources and services.

Together, we are strengthening our community one relationship at a time! 💙

10/19/2026

30 Days Until We Take Our Seats at the Table!

The countdown to the Ultimate Dinner Party is officially on!

In just one month, we’ll gather on beautiful Palm Beach Island for an evening of fabulous food, stunning homes, wonderful company, and most importantly a shared purpose of creating brighter futures for children and families in our community. 💙

The table is being set… have you reserved your seat? 🥂

November 18 | Palm Beach Island
Tickets are available now:
https://chsfl.org/events/udp/

10/19/2026

Palm Beach Local Community Advisory Board Spotlight: Vincent D’Aria 🥳

Join us in celebrating and thanking Vincent D’Aria for his many years of dedicated service on the CHS Palm Beach Local Community Advisory Board! Vincent currently serves as Vice Chair while also leading several board committees, helping to guide and strengthen our mission in meaningful ways.

Through our strategic direction, CHS is focused on building stronger communities where children and families have the support they need to thrive. Vincent's leadership, passion, and commitment play an important role in advancing that vision.

When asked why he serves Children's Home Society of Florida Vincent shared: "I want to help kids and families reach their full potential."

We are grateful for Vincent's ongoing dedication and look forward to the insight and leadership he will continue to bring as we work together to create brighter futures for children and families.

10/16/2026

Have you reserved your seat?!

Palm Beach’s Ultimate Dinner Party is almost here and trust us, this is one table you’ll want to be around!

Beautiful homes. Fabulous food. Wonderful company. One unforgettable evening for an incredible cause. 💙

November 18 | Palm Beach Island | Supporting Children's Home Society of Florida

Reserve your seat today: https://chsfl.org/events/udp/

10/13/2026

Strong communities are built by people who choose to show up. 💙

Today, we're celebrating Dr. Amy Ohana-Trujillo, our Children's Home Society of Florida volunteer recognized by the Junior League of Boca Raton at the 39th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon on November 5. 🎉

Amy's dedication over the past seven years has helped advance CHS's mission of empowering children and families to overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Her leadership reminds us that lasting change happens when passionate community members join us in creating pathways for every child to thrive.

Congratulations, Amy, on this well-deserved recognition! We are SO proud of you!

10/10/2026

The most memorable evenings are made possible by those who believe in making a difference. 💙

We are honored to recognize Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Palm Beach for their generous support of this year's Ultimate Dinner Party!

Their partnership helps create an unforgettable evening while making a lasting impact on the children and families served by Children's Home Society of Florida!

To our friends at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Palm Beach, thank you for joining us at the table and investing in brighter futures. We are grateful for your support and commitment to our mission. 🌴

Learn more and reserve your spot today-https://chsfl.org/events/udp/.

10/09/2026

Consider this your invitation to dinner... Children's Home Society of Florida style!🌴✨

On November 18, the Ultimate Dinner Party returns for an unforgettable evening of beautiful tables, exceptional cuisine, wonderful company, and a whole lot of heart.

Guests will gather for a special reception before heading to stunning private homes across Palm Beach Island for intimate dinner parties, all in support of CHS and the children and families we are honored to serve. 💙

Because the best dinner parties aren't just about what's on the table. They're about the people who gather around it and the difference we can make together.

Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://chsfl.org/events/udp/

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

💙 It takes a community to help children and families thrive, and volunteers like Dr. Amy Ohana-Trujillo make that possible.

Congratulations to our nominee, Dr. Amy Ohana-Trujillo, on being recognized by the Junior League of Boca Raton at the 39th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon on 11/5! 🎉

For more than seven years, Amy has shared her time, talent and heart with Children's Home Society of Florida, helping strengthen opportunities for children and families across Palm Beach County. Her commitment reflects what community impact is all about: neighbors coming together to help families grow stronger and futures shine brighter.

Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor! 👏

Boca Raton, FL — September 25, 2026 — Join the Junior League of Boca Raton for the highly anticipated 39th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon and

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

🎉 Local Community Advisory Board Chair Spotlight: Lauren Perry 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Lauren Perry on her new role as Chair of our Palm Beach Local Community Advisory Board!

Lauren has been a dedicated supporter of Children's Home Society of Florida for many years, previously serving as the board's Communications Liaison and contributing her time and expertise through several board committees.

As CHS continues its strategic focus on building stronger communities where children and families have the support they need to thrive, we are excited for the insight, passion, and leadership Lauren will bring to this role.

Congratulations, Lauren! We look forward to working together to create brighter futures for children and families across our community. 💙

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! 🥳

10/04/2026

There are dinner parties... and then there’s the Ultimate Dinner Party. ✨

On November 18, one of Palm Beach’s most anticipated evenings returns for the 34th Annual Ultimate Dinner Party, benefiting Children's Home Society of Florida!

The evening begins with a fabulous cocktail reception before guests make their way to beautiful private homes throughout Palm Beach Island for intimate dinners, exceptional cuisine, and an experience unlike any other.

It’s an evening that captures everything we love about Palm Beach: stunning surroundings, gracious hospitality, wonderful company, and a community coming together for an incredible purpose. 💙

Learn more, reserve your tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities here: https://chsfl.org/events/udp/

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