Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives.

Impact Summary from the Nonprofit We embrace those in need � we change their lives. Foster care, domestic and international adoption Children's Home Society of Florida recognizes the significant commitment made by foster parents and works hard to support those willing to help hurting children. Trained staff provides foster parents with mentoring, counseling, assistance, training and ongoing support. Children's Home Society of Florida has been named an Angel in Adoptionby the Congressional Coalition for Adoption Institute, received a national Excellence in Adoption award for success in adoption of minority children from foster care and earned Leadership Florida's Statewide Community Award. Last year, we finalized more than 840 adoptions, bringing the total number of ""forever families"" to nearly 39,000 since our inception in 1902. Preparing youth for independence Though the help of CHS, teens don't have to face adulthood alone. Our extensive preparation programs provide youth with life skills, training, mentoring, career counseling and safe housing. Children's Home Society of Florida, helped more than 7,000 youth this year.Breaking the cycle of abuse Our remarkable, child abuse prevention programs are dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational abuse and neglect. This past year, more than 25,000 children and families received help through these services. Healing the pain CHS helps abused children work through the pain that lasts long after the scars have healed. We strive to help these children overcome traumas they have endured and place them in a safe, nurturing environment. Additionally, Children's Home Society of Florida provides counseling and mentoring to families facing a crisis so they learn appropriate ways to cope with their stress and anger. Over this past year, all of our programs combined helped nearly 200,000 children and family members grow stronger and build safe environments.