Children's Home Society of Florida

South Coastal Division Orientation Schedule
for Prospective Adoptive Parents

May 2008
Monday, May 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Children’s Place at Home
Wednesday, May 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Children’s Home Society (Adoptions) (TCPHS)
Thursday, May 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Family Preservation
*Saturday, May 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Florida Mentor
*No representative from Adoptions will be present at these orientations

June 2008
Monday, June 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Children’s Place at Home
Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Saturday, June 21, 9 to 11 a.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida
Thursday, June 26, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation
*Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Florida Mentor
*No representative from Adoptions will be present at these orientations


DIRECTIONS TO EACH LOCATION

Kids in Distress
601 N. Congress Ave., Suite 413
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Tel: 272-0204

Directions: From I-95 to Atlantic Avenue. Head west on Atlantic. Turn right onto Congress Avenue. We are on the southeast corner of Congress and Lake Ida.

The Children’s Place at Home Safe
2840 6th Ave South
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Tel: 832-6185

Directions: From I-95 exit at 6th Avenue. Go west to the traffic light at Palm Beach Community College. Turn left at the light.

Children’s Home Society of Florida
3333 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Tel: 868-4300

Directions: From I-95, take exit # 66 / Forest Hill Boulevard. Go west and continue past Congress. Building is on the north side of the street across from the Palm Beach School Board.

Family Preservation Services (Regular Foster Care)
5841 Corporate Way, Suite 106
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tel: 697-2231 (or) 2278

Directions: From I-95, exit at 45th Street going east. Make left at first red light (landmarks: Burger King and Corporate Way sign). Turn left on Corporate Way and follow the winding road to the dead end. 5841 is the Achievers Center Building. Suite 106, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

The Twelve (Enhanced Foster Care)
406 E. Ocean Street
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Tel: 572-2293

Directions: Please call our main office in Broward (866-229-6447) first to set an appointment
Orientation will be scheduled as needed and by appointment.
From I-95 exit at Boynton Beach Boulevard and go east. When you reach Sea Crest Avenue (between Post Office and City Hall) turn left. Turn left again on East Ocean Avenue (passes by City Code Office). Continue several blocks and building is on the right side of the road (after flower shop and before pizza restaurant).

Alternate Family Care (Therapeutic Foster Care)
6650 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 201
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Tel: 746-4154

Directions: Proceed north on I-95 to the Jupiter exit and merge with the traffic going right onto Indiantown Road. Continue for less than 5 minutes through two traffic lights. After the second light, turn right into the driveway immediately beyond Kentucky Fried Chicken. Take the elevator to the second floor. Office door reads ALTERNATE FAMILY CARE.

MENTOR (Therapeutic Foster Care)
701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 315
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tel: 656-4106

Directions: Take I-95 to 45th Street East. Continue on 45th to Village and turn right on Village. Continue on Village and turn right on Northpoint Parkway. Turn left into driveway.

TROY Foundation, Inc. (Enhanced Foster Care)
2500 Quantum Lakes Dr
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Tel: 954-917-2599

Directions: From I-95 South, exit at # 69 / Gateway Boulevard. Turn right on Gateway, then left on Quantum Lakes Drive.

Alternate Family Care (Therapeutic Foster Care)
6650 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 201
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Tel: 746-4154

Camelot Community Care (Therapeutic Foster Care)
6416 Melaleuca Lane
Greenacres, FL 33463
Tel: 649-0877

Directions: From I95, exit at 6th Ave and go west. Continue until you see a pink building on the left, just before you reach Jog and Melaleuca, (6th Ave. eventually becomes Melaleuca Lane). This will be approximately 4 miles from I95. Turn left into this complex. From the Turnpike, take the Lake Worth Road exit and go east until you reach Jog Road. Turn right on Jog Road. Turn left on Melaleuca Lane. Turn make right into the pink plaza.

Place of Hope (Faith-based Foster Care)
9078 Isaiah Lane
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Tele: 775-7195

Directions: From I-95, take the Northlake Blvd. exit. Head west, past Military Trail. Turn right two streets after the fire station. Use call box to gain entry.

4KIDS of South Florida (Faith-based Foster Care) - Orientations by appointment only
Wendy Smith, Director of Foster Care
Wendys@4KIDSofsfl.org
827 S. State Road 7
North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Tele: 556-4671

Directions: Take I-95 to the Palmetto Park Road exit. Go east to 12th Ave (first light); turn right. Turn right at Camino Real. The church is on the right about 1/4 mile.

Please note that the orientations cover foster/shelter and adoptive information in order to help prospective families to make an informed decision on which program is best suited for their family.

For information regarding orientations, please contact Marietta Medina of Child and Family Connections (561) 357-4800.