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Building Bridges of Support: Lauren’s Impact as a Navigator

August 24, 2023

Lauren, a compassionate navigator working for CHS, is a shining example of someone who has dedicated her life to ensuring that no child or family falls through the cracks. At the Global Learning Academy in Pensacola, Lauren serves as a navigator. Within the Social Services Navigator program, she offers resources to students, families, and educators […]

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Empowering Futures, One Summer at a Time

August 17, 2023

Summer can offer a welcome break for kids after a long school year, but it can also be hard for families. Less access to books and learning resources, healthy foods, social activities and support can lead to learning losses, food insecurity and social isolation. Throughout the summer, CHS remains dedicated to bridging this resource gap […]

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A Legacy of Generosity: Carolyn Dixon’s Journey with CHS

August 16, 2023

Carolyn Dixon remembers the rarity of having a picture frame growing up … they were a tad expensive and not really necessary, so any photo lucky enough to be wrapped by a one held special significance. For Ms. Carolyn, one of the few oval frames in her childhood home held the photo of Marcus “Daddy” […]

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‘Most of all, they are loved’: Sabal Palm students feel community embrace as school starts

August 10, 2023

It truly takes a village and at Sabal Palm Elementary School, the village is in the multitude of community partners helping to break down barriers blocking kids’ education. Thursday, Blisha Hogue remembered her own time at Sabal Palm as she walked her second-grade daughter Aubree Hogue in for her first day of school. “We’re excited,” […]

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Mural at Sabal Palm Elementary pays homage to military

August 4, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — At Sabal Palm Elementary, a community a partnership school, there’s a mural waiting to surprise students for the new school year. The mural was completed by local artists Sarah Painter and her partner Cosby Hayes. After four days, the mural at Sabal Palm Elementary is complete. The painting consists of paper […]

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Second annual S.H.I.P. Day ends on high note

July 30, 2023

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Parker Elementary School in Panama City served as a one-stop shop for the community Saturday. It held its second annual Sharing Hope in Parker (S.H.I.P.) Day for the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is meant to provide resources to families and students before the start of […]

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Embracing Transitions: Celebrating Children and Families on the Journey to Stability, Strength, and Happiness

July 27, 2023

For many, summer signifies a break from usual routines: summer vacations, beach days and BBQs, and a break from school for kids. Summer is also a time of transitions: the end of the fiscal year at many companies and the start of a new school year. Sometimes these breaks and transitions are a welcome respite, […]

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How One Dad is Making a Difference through Community Partnership Schools

July 24, 2023

“For me, as a parent, giving my children the best opportunity they can have is a priority. To have an opportunity to put all these supports around a child, especially if you are not financially able to do so, and having these resources in a tangible way … why not? Its important!” Patrick McCoy, father […]

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Children’s Home Society of Florida offers tips to ease back to school anxiety

July 23, 2023

CHS is offering tips to help parents and caregivers recognize signs of back-to-school anxiety.  Anxiety reports from students nearly double when school starts after the summer break. If left untreated, anxiety and other mental health challenges can have a significant impact on a student’s classroom behavior, academic performance, and social interactions. Some general anxiety symptoms to […]

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Community Partnership School Sparks Transformation Through Innovation

July 14, 2023

Megan struggled with severe anxiety and reluctance to interact with her classmates. She couldn’t focus in school and was a struggling reader, but her teacher, Ms. V was determined to help her succeed. Studies show children with reading difficulties also experience a broad range of social and emotional difficulties, such as low self-esteem, anxiety and […]

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