• Angels in Adoption
  • Children's Home Society of America
  • Council on Accreditation (COA)
  • Top 100 Companies for Working Families

Highlights

Children's Home Society of Florida, a leader in the child welfare field, provides top-notch, research-based, solutions-driven programs and services to Florida's children and families. While we work to protect children and families, we're also committed to breaking the generational cycle of abuse and neglect for increasing numbers of children. Learn more through the news featured below.

Contact Liz Bruner at Liz.Bruner@chsfl.org or (321) 397-3000 ext. 212 for further information or interview requests.

1/19/2010 - Video: Governor Crist commends CHS

In this brief video, Florida Governor Charlie Crist commends Children's Home Society of Florida, recognizing our incredible impact on children and families over the past century, particularly our successful efforts in finding loving families for children through public adoption.

12/28/2009 - Wide Horizons for Children reflects on 10-year partnership with CHS

Celebrating a decade-long partnership of bringing families together through international adoption, Wide Horizons for Children shares fond thoughts of working with CHS.

(This article is featured on the Wide Horizons for Children Web site and was included in the organization's December 2009 electronic newsletter.)

12/18/2009 - CHS State Board member receives Honorary Doctorate

Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) State Board member Samuel P. Bell, III, Esq., recently received an Honorary Doctor of Public Health Degree from the University of South Florida (USF) to commend his significant contributions to the college and field of public health.

11/19/2009 - Governor Crist applauds our North Central Division for protecting youth

In recognition of National Adoption Month, Governor Charlie Crist and First Lady Carole Crist applauded the adoption and child advocacy efforts of Children’s Home Society of Florida, North Central Division. Governor Crist highlighted the organization’s adoption services and our care for disabled, abused and neglected children.

11/19/2009 - CHS wins Judges Award in EDC's William C. Schwartz Innovation Award Program

Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) earned the Judges Award in the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission's 2009 William C. Schwartz Innovation Awards. This annual award program recognizes innovative companies that have significantly impacted the region and their respective fields through innovative practices, products and/or ideas. CHS earned the award for its annual Innovation Symposium.
 

10/28/2009 - CHS Named Congressional Angel in Adoption

Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite selected Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) as a 2009 Congressional Angel in Adoption™ for outstanding advocacy of adoption and foster care issues.

10/1/2009 - Healthy Families programs earn national accreditation

Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) Healthy Families programs throughout the state, part of the Healthy Families Florida statewide system of voluntary home-visiting services, earned accreditation by Prevent Child Abuse America, the nation’s leading organization for child abuse prevention since 1972.

9/29/2009 - PR News names CHS a "Top Place to Work in PR"

PR News selected Children’s Home Society of Florida, headquartered in Winter Park, as one of the “Top Places to Work in PR,” a distinction shared by only 25 companies nationwide and just five nonprofits.

8/7/2009 - CHS Named a Top 100 Company for Working Families

The Orlando Sentinel named Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) a Top 100 Company for Working Families in the greater Central Florida area. The honor recognizes CHS’ family-focused, employee-centered environment.

5/3/2009 - CHS re-accredited by Council on Accreditation

Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) has received full re-accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), illustrating CHS’ commitment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvement.

4/1/2009 - Save Florida's children: Prevent child abuse

Florida’s rate of child abuse is the second highest in the nation, as another child in our state is victimized by abuse or neglect every three minutes. To raise awareness of this horrific, ongoing problem, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month for more than 20 years.

4/1/2009 - Child abuse: Frightening statistics

Take a closer look at child abuse and neglect.

3/30/2009 - Drive the fight against child abuse

Every three minutes, a child in Florida suffers abuse or neglect. In an effort to lower these staggering statistics, a “Stop Child Abuse” specialty license plate was established for motor vehicles in Florida. All funds raised through the sale of these plates benefit children and families through child abuse prevention programs that work to end the cycle of abuse for Florida’s children.