A Child's Life

"You're the only family I have ever had. I know that with a little hard work, I can do this."           

- Jen, a teen who found safety at Hansen Center 

Help more kids

Home

Greater Lakeland

Every year, we help nearly 2,000 kids and families in Highland, Hardee and Polk counties.

We're determined to create brighter futures for our children. And we succeed.  We change lives.  We help create families ... families like Ron and Violet's.

Ron and Violet's kids

Ron and Violet

Ron and Violet have hearts to help kids.  They open their home to our kids and, most importantly, they open their hearts. They give hurting kids the greatest gift of all: Hope. Read more about how Ron and Violet have grown their forever family through adoption. 

Our community

Already know us for Hansen Center? See what else we do to change lives.

Step up. Give today and turn a child's life around. 

Find out how you can get involved.

Advocate. Take a stand on issues that affect kids' lives.

News

We recieved a $10,000 grant from Walt Disney World to help kids served at our Child Advocacy Center.

The Lakeland Rotary Club beautified the landscaping at our Children's Advocacy Center.

$10,000 from the George W. Jenkins Fund will help us rebuild broken relationships through our Family Connections Program.

 

Can we serve you?

Facing an unplanned pregnancy?

Local contacts

Main phone: (863) 413-3126
1010 E. Rose Street | Lakeland, FL 33801

Eliza McCall-Horne
Executive Director
Eliza.McCall-Horne@chsfl.org

Specific career questions?

Children's Home Society of Florida

1485 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 1448
Winter Park, Florida 32792 
info@chsfl.org
Find contact info for your local office

Comment for our CEO? Contact him now.

Copyright 2012 Children’s Home Society of Florida, All Rights Reserved.