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Children’s Home Society of Florida

Children’s Home Society of Florida. Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives. Our History. Frontlines for kids since 1902 Expanded our reach to 15 statewide divisions Serves approximately 100,000 children and families each year. Youth Served.

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Children’s Home Society of Florida

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  1. Children’s Home Society of Florida Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives.

  2. Our History Frontlines for kids since 1902 Expanded our reach to 15 statewide divisions Serves approximately 100,000 children and families each year

  3. Youth Served 22,000youth in Case Management, Diversion, Foster Care and Adoption Programs Children’s Home Society of Florida helped more than 6,500 youth prepare for successful transitions. 965 youth in CHS IL programs today Vero Beach

  4. Transitional Living 7 Transitional Living Facilities 3additional Residential Group Care Facilities Transitional Living Facilities Pensacola Tallahassee (opening 2015) Jacksonville* Melbourne Orlando Vero Beach Palm Beach* • Residential Group Care with TL youth • Panama City (RGC) • Daytona (RGC) • Ft. Lauderdale (RGC)

  5. Program Summary

  6. Program Summary Eligibility and Population: 3 female only programs (2 pregnancy programs), 3 mixed gender. Youth must commit to education AND work or volunteer hours. Substance abuse, severe mental health issues or developmental disabilities excluded. Staffing Model: Onsite Supervision is limited, valuing independence. Flexible hours/days for enhanced supervision and transportation. Case Management with Education focus. Volunteers for Life Coaches (mentors). Counseling Services accessible in all programs. 7 Core Services: Education, Employment, Housing, Physical and Mental Health, Life Skills, Community Connections and Supportive Relationships, Cultural and Personal Identity Formation Assessment and Life Plan Length of Stay varies, discharge planning begins at intake Funding: Majority of funding is from private donations, grants and endowments. Avg Annual Budget is 225,000 but varies based on supervision levels, cost of facility. Partnerships: Education, Employment, Life Skills, Healthcare, Volunteers, Community Board, Parenting

  7. Challenges Funding Population Needs Developmental Substance abuse Transportation Childcare Long-term Evidence/Research Pensacola

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