South Coastal News
The local branch of Harris Private Bank chose Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) to inaugurate the bank's first Volunteer Day.
More than 400 walkers and runners attended the 8th Annual “For the Love of Children” 5K Run/Walk at Carlin Park hosted by the Gold Coast Guild of Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS).
This month and throughout the year, Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Palm Beach County a better and safer place for children, youth and families.
A new report by the Justice Research Center found that the state of Florida saves more than $160 million over a two-year period as a result of prevention services provided by the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services and its member agencies, including Children’s Home Society of Florida.
Youth in crisis can text the word SAFE and their current location to the number 69866 to receive an address and contact number for the nearest Safe Place site.
Foster children in Palm Beach County had the chance to paint their "hearts" out at a local art gallery. Part of the Heart Gallery of Palm Beach County, the children also spent time getting to know local families interested in adoption. (Article from YourHub.com)
CHS foster parent receives Governor Crist's Points of Light Award
Palm Springs Community Middle School students present CHS with a dozen hand-sewn, teal and yellow tote bags packed with items for infants to teenagers who have been placed in emergency care.
Hoping to someday help other young women in her now successful path as a single parent, 21-year-old Christine Cottrill is the proud recipient of a $1,000 scholarship recently awarded her at the National Council of Jewish Women’s (NCJW) Palm Beach Section annual scholarship breakfast.