Gulf Coast

Every year, we help more than 2,000 kids and families in the Tampa Bay area. We create brighter futures for our children. We change their lives.  We guide teens toward brighter futures ... teens like Leslie. 

Leslie

Leslie's known instability and heartbreak her entire life. Despite disappointments, her heart still has so much hope. When she found safety with Children's Home Society of Florida, she found something else, too: guidance. When she was 17, we encouraged her to share her voice with legislators through the Page Program in Tallahassee. During this powerful experience, Leslie spoke to Florida's leaders on behalf of all kids in foster care. She looks forward to college so she can help more kids.