Buckner
Children’s Home Society of Florida, Buckner Division (CHS) works with more than 2,500 First Coast children and families every day. We're committed to breaking the generational cycle of abuse, abandonment and neglect for more and more children.
Thanks to our donors and community partners, we're making a real difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.
Use the links in the drop-down menu above to find out more about the children and families we help along with ways you can get involved.
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Panera Bread® to host 2012 Lemon-Aid for Kids benefiting Children’s Home Society of Florida
For the second year in a row, Jacksonville-area Panera Bread® locations will coordinate lemonade stands to raise funds for Children’s Home Society of Florida.
On June 9 and 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., cafés will offer a 9-oz cup of their signature homestyle lemonade to customers who donate at least $1 to the Lemon-Aid for Kids promotion.
All proceeds will help support summertime activities for hundreds of Northeast Florida children and teens in foster care.
Click here to see a list of participating Panera Bread® bakery-cafes.
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Looking for projects?
There are 
many volunteer opportunities at CHS both individuals and groups. And we're always looking for help ... from everything to working with the children to beautifying our more than 70-year-old campus. Contact Myra Simmons at 493-7738 and she'll find the perfect fit for you.
Here are some options, but, even if you don't see your idea on the page, we want to hear it!
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The Buckner Division, located in Jacksonville, is proud to be the founding home of Children's Home Society of Florida. In 1902, Dr. D.W.Comstock came to Jacksonville as a representative of the National Children's Home Society and, along with the local community, formed Children's Home Society of Florida on November 17, 1902.
The Buckner Division's 130 employees provide services to children and families in Duval, Baker, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay counties. Services include foster care, residential group care, adoption, child abuse prevention and parenting classes. Click here for a full list of services .
For employment opportunities, visit our Careers page.
For Human Resources inquiries related to opportunities with the Buckner Division, please complete our careers contact form.
General Information:
| Division: |
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Buckner Division |
| Executive Director: |
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Kymberly Cook |
| Address: |
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3027 San Diego Road
P.O. Box 5616
Jacksonville, FL 32247-5616 |
| Phone: |
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(904) 493-7744 |
| Fax: |
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(904) 348-2818 |
| Email: |
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Kymberly.Cook@chsfl.org |
* For information on infant and international adoptions, please call Tracy McDade, Program Director (904) 493-8305
Development Information
Contact #1
Name: David Clark
Title: Development Director
Address: 3027 San Diego Road - P.O. Box 5616
Jacksonville, FL 32247-5616
Phone: (904) 493-7737
Fax: (904) 348-2818
Email: David.Clark@chsfl.org
Contact #2
Name: Deborah Daniels
Title: Development Support Specialist
Address: 3027 San Diego Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 493-7740
Email: Deborah.Daniels@chsfl.org
Contact #3
Name: Myra Simmons
Title: Development Specialist: Volunteer Coordinator & Donations Manager
Address: 3027 San Diego Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 493-7738
Email: Myra.Simmons@chsfl.org
Contact #4
Name: Eric Scott
Title: Development Specialist: Special Events and Public Relations
Address: 3027 San Diego Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 493-7739
Email: Eric.Scott@chsfl.org