Thousands of Florida children are unable to safely and securely live with their own families, sometimes temporarily and sometimes forever. Many of these children are abused or neglected. Many are abandoned or ignored. Some runaway or drastically disrupt the home, usually in response to family crises.
All deserve better. All need a safe haven from life's storms. Last year, CHS provided 2,185 children with secure, loving group home care.
CHS provides temporary emergency shelter and long-term residential care to children throughout the state. Ranging in age from infants to teens, these children have borne a great deal of hurt and face many challenges in their recovery. Though the victims in their situations, they are the ones who must leave familiar surroundings and make a life among strangers.
Caring CHS staff and volunteers offer new homes to these children. Some will be fortunate enough to return to their own homes when family issues are resolved. Some will be placed in foster care. Some will be released for adoption. Others will live with their CHS families until they become young adults.
