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September 3, 2021
Three years ago, Leon County’s Sabal Palm Elementary School became the area’s first Community Partnership School. Under that designation, long-term partners provide a multitude of ancillary services so that a school’s teachers and administrators can focus their efforts on education. To talk about how that concept has been working at Sabal Palm are: School Principal […]
Read MoreAugust 27, 2021
click the image below to view the full story on WCTV.tv “Hair is our glory,” said Community School Wellness Coordinator, Makayla Fedd. Thursday, she stopped by the A Plus Everything beauty supply store to check on donations for the Curls for Queens hair drive. Fedd works at Sabal Palm Elementary School helping to address student […]
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021
First School in Northeast Florida to Achieve the distinction Elkton, Fla. (August 18, 2021) – South Woods Elementary, A Community Partnership School has become the first school in Northeast Florida to become a UCF-Certified Community Partnership School. The Community Partnership Schools™ model at South Woods is a long-term commitment among Children’s Home Society of Florida, […]
Read MoreAugust 13, 2021
Children’s Home Society of Florida honors Senator Book for her commitment to Florida kids Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s largest provider of services to children and families, has named Senator Lauren Book 2021 Senator of the Year for her commitment to strengthen the child welfare system and improve lifetime outcomes for children. […]
Read MoreJuly 12, 2021
Jacksonville, Fla. (July 12, 2021) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has appointed Jacksonville City Councilman Terrance Freeman to its statewide Board of Directors. Councilman Freeman is Chief Executive Officer for READ USA Inc. and formerly the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida. He was appointed to serve […]
Read MoreJuly 12, 2021
Tallahassee, Fla. (July 12, 2021) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has appointed Former Tallahassee City Commissioner Gil Ziffer to its statewide Board of Directors. Ziffer, a Tallahassee resident, is owner and president of Ziffer Stanberry Strategic Communications. He has more than three decades of experienced leadership in marketing and public relations consulting. Ziffer […]
Read MoreJuly 12, 2021
West Palm Beach, Fla. (July 12, 2021) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has appointed Davicka Thompson to its statewide Board of Directors. Thompson is Founder and CEO of Thompson Creative Collective, Inc. She has served the children and families of the Palm Beach County community for more than 8 years with the Children’s […]
Read MoreJune 29, 2021
St. Petersburg, Fla. (June 29, 2021) — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has appointed Dr. Kristie Wallace, PHARMD to its statewide Board of Directors. Wallace is a St. Petersburg resident and licensed pharmacist and Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry where she serves as a leader in building relationships to improve patient care […]
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
The past year presented us with a break in the normal order of society – a chance for us to look at what, and who, makes our society strong, and to establish a new social equilibrium. It also forced us to see where gaps must be filled to strengthen our communities. We’ve seen how complex […]
Read MoreJune 4, 2021
Though Mental Health Awareness Month ended in May, the conversations should never stop. Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), a national leader in trauma-informed care, has been serving children and families in this community since their founding in 1902. CHS counselors help kids, teens, families and individuals to cope with heightened stress, anxiety and other […]
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