Every Child. Every Dream. Every Future.
Who will a child become when stress is no longer their first teacher?
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO & CHAIR
Every Child. Every Dream. Every Future.
Across Florida, children hold big dreams, but for more than 700,000 of them, poverty, trauma, and lack of access block the path forward. At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe no barrier or zip code should have the power to define a child's future. Every day, we collaborate with communities to replace barriers with bridges to success.
2025 affirmed that real progress is achieved when care is close and coordinated.
In 2025, CHS walked alongside more than 50,000 children and families, reaching them in homes, schools, and neighborhoods across Florida. Parents found diapers, coaching, and food at their doorstep and down their street. Students met with doctors, dentists, and counselors without leaving school. Young adults built confidence with their tutors, mentors, and community cheering them on.
These moments change the way a child sees the world and what they believe is possible.
Community partnerships change how we see and address complex challenges. We are proud to continue our long-term partnerships with more than seventy-five core partners, including school districts, healthcare providers, colleges, universities, nonprofits, and corporations. Our Board Members lead and serve with conviction. Our volunteers eagerly show up to meet the need. Our donors give because a each child holds our future. Our team helps children create it.
Every barrier we remove together pulls a child’s dreams closer.
We are proud of what this report reveals about community-powered transformation. Thank you for standing with us during this exciting time of evolution
Together, we are building a Florida where every child achieves their dreams, no matter their zip code.
With our deepest gratitude,
Andry Sweet President & CEO
Ronald A. Brisé Board Chair
AcrossFlorida, communities chosekids.
Everydollar,hour,resource, andpartnershipisan investmentintheirfuture.
Over 1,000 active team members
711,576 children are experiencing poverty in
Florida.
Half of Florida's most vulnerable children live in just 15% of its zip codes. Poverty is rooted in the zip codes where access to healthcare, resource-rich schools, and stable housing is hardest to find.
Children’s Home Society of Florida is directly addressing the root causes of childhood poverty and family instability.
THE CHALLENGE
Generational Poverty’s Grip on Florida’s Children
Generational poverty goes beyond access to resources. It’s a cycle that traps families for decades, impacting health, education, and opportunity.
Parents who experienced poverty and trauma struggle to escape it before passing these challenges to their children.
Children born into generational poverty face overwhelming odds:
more likely to fall victim to abuse
more likely to fall victim to neglect
more likely to suffer developmental delays due to chronic stress
More likely to have
more likely to drop out of school (only 20% earn a college degree)
Reduced family stability from parents juggling 2+ jobs
8-10% escape economic hardship by age 30
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and enter foster care.
THE RESULT? and economic mobility is stifled.
Communities where hope and opportunity are scarce,
CRADLE CAREER
Families do not experience challenges one at a time.
Stability requires support at multiple moments across childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
Breaking thecycle
looks like this
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) meets children where they grow, learn, and earn so they can build fulfilling lives with a team that believes in their dreams. And their ability to reach them.
Early support in homes and neighborhoods that protects healthy development and strengthens families.
93% of children in Early Head Start were ready for school.
School-based partnerships that remove barriers, improve attendance, boost achievement, and keep students on the path to graduation.
70% of children improved their well-being with school-based counseling.
We replace barriers with bridges to success.
Opportunities, skills, and coaching that help teens discover their strengths and step into adulthood with confidence.
Community Partnership Schools have seen as high as a 30% increase in graduation rates after the partnership.
“Iamahardworking,determined motheroffivebeautifulchildren.I seemychildrenasmymotivation, myalarmclockandmystrength.
Lastyear,wewentthrougharough timeinourlives.
Everydoorwasclosingonme.
Thereweretimesofsilenttears fillingmyeyesandmomentsof painthatIhidfrommychildren.
Ihadtostaystrongforthemand continuetobetheirsuperhero.It gotworsebeforeitgotbetter.
DuringthesetimesIcanhonestly saythatwithoutyou,Idon’tknow wherewewouldbe.
Becauseofyou,wewereable tokeepmyfamilytogether.
Iwasabletothinkclearlyofmy nextsteps.Iwasabletokeepfaith, andhavehopebecausethereare stillGuardianAngelsstilloutthere watching. Sofromthebottomof ourhearts,wewouldliketosay thankyou.”
“It takes a village to raise children.
Thank you for being our village.”
-aCHSmother
We served children & families across Florida.
nearly 51,000
We collaborate with
75+
37 core partners, including school districts, healthcare providers, higher education, and nonprofits to bring comprehensive support to:
more than 130 We operate programs and are expanding.
up to 30% higher graduation rates than before the partnership.
80,742 Family & community school-based engagements.
117,636 Resource connections & referrals.
hild up hild up YOU DID THIS Community Partnership Schools, where we see:
Early childhood & family development services were provided to:
8,776 children and family members.
2,675
children and caregivers received in-home support.
To keep families safe, strong, and together, we worked in partnership with 4,462 parents, a
6,365
Kids, teens, and families received behavioral health care.
48% increase
to help safely reunite families working through child welfare challenges.
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For children and families in our care, needs were fully met safe, welcome, supported confident in ability to be successful aware of where to go for community support
8 in 10
felt:
622,880 hours of expanded learning with 12,300 individuals.
180,532 hours of tutoring with 4,287 students.
When children and families have consistent support close to home, transformation becomes possible.
Looking ahead, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is building on our momentum with a long-term strategy designed to strengthen entire communities and create lasting pathways out of poverty.
Our model will focus on replacing barriers with bridges. Our future expands our Hubs to even more communities. These neighborhood-based access points bring together early childhood support, academic enrichment, behavioral healthcare, food and housing stability, and connections to local partners. Community Hubs are engines for community well-being that align schools, nonprofits, health providers, and families around shared goals and measurable outcomes.
Over the next decade, CHS will deepen this model in highneed zip codes and continue expanding in communities across Florida
Each site will reflect local culture, respond to real-time data, and evolve through long-term partnerships that ensure progress remains strong and sustainable. As we grow, we will continue refining our approach through evidence, continuous learning, and the voices of the families we serve.
CHS is positioned to disrupt cycles of poverty and trauma.
This next chapter is not only about scaling programs. It is about shifting systems. Our focus is expanding from reactive crisis response to proactive, community-led prevention. We are investing in practices that honor cultural identity, build resilience, and support families across generations. CHS is preparing more children to enter school ready to learn, grow into confident teens ready to graduate, and step into adulthood ready to earn.
Florida’s children deserve a coordinated, community-powered path to lifelong success.
Together, we will build it.
Our Impact
increased resilience & protective experiences
stronger families
school readiness gains
stronger schools
higher reading scores
DECREASED
up to 30% more graduations
future-ready workforce
$355K more in lifetime earnings1
less reliance on public assistance
Economic
safer neighborhoods
thriving communities
Webelieve...
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FAIR START.
Potential lives in every child. Opportunity should too.
CARE SHOULD BE CLOSE.
Real progress happens in the places children live, learn, and grow.
HOMES, SCHOOLS, NEIGHBORHOODS.
When families can access support nearby, outcomes improve and futures brighten.
EQUITY LEADS THE WAY. A child’s zip code, identity, or circumstances should never decide their chances.
PREVENTION CREATES LASTING CHANGE. Stable beginnings lead to resilient childhoods and stronger communities.
DIGNITY GUIDES EVERY INTERACTION. We don’t stop short when finding innovative and collaborative solutions that meet real needs.
FAMILIES ARE PARTNERS. Our work honors their voice and vision for their children.
We are 1,000+ team members strong.
Our commitment:
To believe in every child.
To strengthen every family.
To transform communities one partnership at a time.
Chris Stone
Senior Director
Community Partnership Schools
Which child made a lasting impact on you?
DuringmytimeastheCommunityPartnershipSchoolDirectorforSouthWoodsElementary,one student's journey captured the profound impact of our work. This student faced immense challenges,includinghousinginstabilityandalackofformalguardianship.
Webuiltastablefoundationforthestudentthroughcomprehensivesupport provided by Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), including counseling, targeted case management, and addressing basic needs like food security, clothing,andschoolsupplies.
Over four years, this student progressed from a self-contained class due to behavioral issues intomainstreamclassrooms.Theyaccessedfreeafterschoolenrichmentandtutoring,growing in confidence and leadership. By fifth grade, they achieved a perfect year with zero discipline infractionsandwereelectedtotheStudentLeadershipCouncil.
TheirjourneyculminatedinatriptothestatecapitolforChildren'sWeek,where they advocated for the Community Partnership School™ model before the SpeakeroftheHouse.
Thisisapowerfulreminderofthelife-changingresultsourCHSteamachieveseverysingleday acrossthestate.
Why Chris deserves the President’s Award
This year, Chris led the successful expansion of three new Community PartnershipSchoolswhilesimultaneouslyoverseeingsevenexistingsites–a remarkable achievement on its own. He expertly managed complex planning grant processes, coordinated partner commitments, developed budgets, facilitated steering committees, and onboarded more than 40 teammembers.
Chris played a pivotal role in integrating behavioral health services into schools.
Through the Florida Blue grant, he advanced our statewide model of whole-child support. His partnership with LIFT Jacksonville and the Community Foundation secured $90,000 in grant funding for Long Branch Elementary and Matthew Gilbert Middle. In addition, he co-authored the CommunityPartnershipSchoolsHandbook2.0,helpeddevelopthegranttracker,andcontinuesto mentor new senior directors across the state. Chris’s leadership, innovation, and unwavering dedicationmakehimanextraordinarystewardofourmission.
2024-2025
Impact
CHS surrounds children and families with 360° of comprehensive support.
Homes Schools Neighborhoods
Statewide impact. Locally focused.
While many organizations focus on a primary challenge, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) builds collaborative ecosystems that solve complex challenges together. And it’s transforming Florida communities.
Nearly 125 years leading innovative solutions for Florida’s children and families.
25-year partnerships with school districts, healthcare providers, colleges, and universities.
Scalable “cradle-to-career” Community Impact Model.
Services tailored to each neighborhood’s needs.
Ready toGrow
their earliest years
Early Childhood
DEVELOPMENT
WELL-BEING
HEALTH
Our Early Childhood & Family Development programs are designed to ensure children grow up healthy, safe, and ready to learn by strengthening the foundation of family life from pregnancy through age three. Across home-visiting, early intervention, parent coaching, and community support, each program shares the same goal: to empower caregivers with the skills, confidence, and resources they need to nurture their child’s development, create secure home environments, and prevent the conditions that lead to poor health, maltreatment, and generational cycles of poverty.
8,776
Infants, toddlers, and caregivers received early childhood and family support.
WHAT CHANGED:
Every single child over 24 months received all recommended well-child checks.
Every child enrolled 6+ months was linked to a medical provider.
Every caregiver strengthened their parenting skills within 6 months.
Children thrive when are supported.
EARLYSTEPS
100% of enrolled children showed EARLYHEADSTART
92% of infants and toddlers reached developmental expectations
HEALTHYSTART 95% 98.6%
HEALTHYFAMILIES
Nearly 100% of families remain abuse or maltreatment free
FamilyPreservation
92% of caregivers developed parenting skills
BRIDGES
75% attendance by program families improved functioning
developmental expectations screened for development received referrals abuse and maltreatment free stronger parenting skills working toward family goals
“A strong, stable family foundation is important to a child’s development and transition to adulthood. Children’s Home Society of Florida provides the resources, programs and support services to foster those strong family foundations.” strong family foundations.”
Brad Nestor BOARD MEMBER
Supportedparents raise supported children
For new parents, a baby’s needs overwhelmingly come first. But when housing insecurity, food scarcity, and other unique challenges arise, caregivers face impossible choices. CHS walks alongside families during these critical years of development. Access is a major barrier to childhood development.
Parent education
Stable housing Transportation Community Healthcare Nutrition Safety Trauma-free discipline
Healthy Familes
4,246 Healthy Start
831 Early Steps
3,124
“My Healthy Families [Home Visitor] soothed my anxieties within the first visit. When I found out she would be working with us consistently for the first years of my daughter’s life, I felt like I had a safety net and stronger support system.”
Catherine, new mom
children have a developmental delay 1 in 7
Yet less than 1/5 of those children receive early intervention services.1 CHSworkstoclosethegap.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/0701/p36.html 1
Child & Family Well-being
Our Child and Family Well-being programs ensure children grow up safe, supported, and connected to stable, loving relationships. From adoption and foster care services that provide nurturing, permanent homes to programs that strengthen parents’ skills and prevent abuse or neglect, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) surrounds families with comprehensive support when they need it most.
families supported through dependency care
children achieved permanency
children reunified with family
children found adoptive homes
WHAT CHANGED:
Children stepped into safe, nurturing homes where they could heal and grow. Caregivers created stronger, stable environments for children.
Ready toLearn
Community Solutions
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
ENRICHMENT
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS
HEALTH SERVICES MENTORSHIP 37
Our Community Solutions programs increase access to healthcare, academic supports, and essential resources by bringing direct support into schools, community centers, and trusted neighborhood spaces. Community Partnership Schools ensure children are ready to learn through 25-year partnerships between Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), school districts, healthcare providers, and higher education. Programs also provide mentoring, workforce preparation, parenting education, and homeless outreach for teens. Together, these programs replace barriers with bridges to success.
30,412
students are enrolled at Community Partnership Schools
WHAT CHANGED:
Up to 30% more students graduated, exceeding 96% at multiple Community Partnership high schools. Nearly every one of our 37 Community Partnership Schools improved or remained strong with their overall school grade from FL Dept. of Education.
3
COMPLETE K-12 PIPELINES
4
NEAR-COMPLETE K-12 PIPELINES
WELLNESS VISITS AT SCHOOL
Nearly 30,000 behavioral health, primary care, vision and dental visits.
EXPANDED LEARNING
622,880 hours of learning.
NAVIGATORS
99% of families received noneducational barrier support.
STREET SOLUTIONS
100% of youth living safely in stable housing after graduation.
MENTORING
100% of children improved their problem solving skills.
TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM
312 sessions to improve academic, behavioral, and relationship success. is an
“Community Partnership Schools wrap their arms around the children, addressing issues beyond their educational needs. CHS’s ability to help provide this foundation for children is second to none.”
Jodi Burns BOARD MEMBER
Healthcare access can be a significant barrier to learning. Children and families receive care right at school, thanks to our collaborative partnerships with healthcare providers.
Wellness at school
WHY IT MATTERS
Over 400,000 children in Florida did not have health insurance in 2023. 1
More than 1 in 4 children in Florida have one or more emotional, behavioral, or developmental conditions.2
28% of children in Florida did not receive preventive dental care between 2022-2023.3
1 in 5 children face hunger in Florida.4
Together with our partners, we replace barriers with bridges.
1.Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
2.Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
3.Source: The Anne E. Casey Foundation
4.Source: Feeding America
Expanded Learning beyond school
Individuals Reached
After-school activities, mentoring, tutoring, and leadership opportunities are embedded in the Community Partnership School experience.
12,297 Total Hours
622,880 In just two years, CHS delivered
5.6x more tutoring
180,532hours Tutoring
442,348hours Enrichment
“We are immensely inspired by the transformative initiatives underway. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all those who were instrumental in making this vision a reality.”
Superintendent Mark McQueen Bay District Schools
Family&Community Engagement connecting school
& home
Families and the community are partners in children’s education, and the school becomes a neighborhood center offering enrichment opportunities for both students and adults.
186,974
5,044
22,235
129,569
37,857
$1,068,992
10
2
80
$3,146,213
SINCE LAUNCHING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS
Nearly every one of our 37 Community Partnership Schools improved or remained strong with their overall school grade from FL Dept. of Education.
UP TO 30% MORE GRADUATES ON THE RISE MostImprovedPerformancein2025
Dony Jean-Charles COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS
I, like many of my counterparts at Evans, experiencedthehardshipsoflife.Children’s HomeSocietyofFlorida(CHS)cameinand provided a helping hand in areas that we didn'tknowweneededhelp.Itliftedaloadoff ofourshoulderssothatwecouldfocusonthe mainthing,whichwasoureducation.
NowIamthefirstinmy familywithacollegedegree.
Looking back, CHS really transformed that school with their support and resources.
The mission that supported me through high school is the same one that is supporting me through my career.
OPPORTUNITY BROUGHT ME HERE. PURPOSE KEEPS ME HERE. NOW, I SPEAK TO THE MISSION.
My voice represents the students who are in the same seat I sat in.
The other day, a buddy of mine said they admired me because we grew up in the same environment, but I was able to set myself apart. I am hard on myself and give myself little credit at times. It reassured me that I am doing my part to propel our cause further in the communities that need us most.
I’D LIKE TO SEE CHS PERSIST. WE MUSTN'T GIVE UP ON OUR CAUSE. IT HAS CHANGED LIVES FOR THE BETTER.
ALUMNI CLUB
We strengthen lifelong CHS connections by bringing formerstudents,families,andsupporterstogethertostay engaged with our mission. It fosters pride and belonging, invites alumni to give back through mentorship, volunteering, and advocacy, and leverages their experiencestoexpandopportunitiesforcurrentchildren andfamilies.Aboveall,itcreatesayear-roundcommunity wherealumniremainpartofCHS’songoingimpact.Dony is a founding committee member and leader, alongside AssociateExecutiveDirectorKamrynYoung,PhD.
Shewendlie
“Before CHS, I couldn’t even look people in the eye. Now, I’m definitely more open and involved with my school. I’m hoping to graduate and get into psychology to go out and help kids who had similar experiences to me.”
Behavioral Health
STABILITY EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
MENTAL WELLNESS COUNSELING
SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) helps families overcome barriers such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and substance use. For children and families experiencing poverty and trauma, these programs work to restore hope, while promoting healing, stability and emotional well-being. Our integrated approach to behavioral health aims to prevent crises before they escalate into lifelong obstacles.
6,365
individuals received mental health counseling and case management
WHAT CHANGED:
Most children showed meaningful improvements in emotional well-being and daily functioning — with some programs reaching over 80%.
Reductions in crisis episodes and school disruption. Families reported renewed hope, calmer homes, and stronger connections .
and emotional
Stabilizing mental wellness
COUNSELINGVISITSATSCHOOL
76% of chidlren showed improvement in behavioral and emotional well-being that support academic success.
MOBILERESPONSETEAM
83% of crisis interventions aligned with goals: completing assessments, engaging families, and preventing higher-level placements.
SUBSTANCEUSECOUNSELING
81% improved in behavioral and emotional wellbeing.
TARGETEDCASEMANAGEMENT
80% of discharged clients were successfully diverted from a higher level of care.
FAMILYINTENSIVETREATMENT
73% of discharged clients met treatment plan goals.
“I give because I know the power of prevention. An ounce of prevention is worth so much more than a pound of cure. CHS is one of the few organizations that works daily in our community to prevent harm and thus creates opportunities for success for children and families.”
Gary Michaels BOARD MEMBER
BehavioralHealth
Mental & Emotional Care
When emotional stability returns, so does childhood.
Individuals healing in therapy
3,053
Students receiving counseling at school
1,421
Individuals supported through case management
3,312
Average # of visits at school
7
Mental health challenges do not exist in isolation.
They affect school performance, family stability, and a child’s ability to thrive.
That’s why we integrate Behavioral Health support into schools, homes, and communities across Florida.
Bymeetingfamilieswheretheyare, weremovebarrierstocareandcreate spaceswherehealingcanbegin.
“When a young person feels unseen, every day becomes heavier. When CHS offers someone to listen and someone who cares, I see the weight begin to lift.”
Stacey Rowe Clinical Program Director Behavioral Health
More than 1 in 4 children have at least 1 emotional, behavioral, or developmental condition in .Florida . 1
Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Ready toEarn
Workforce Development
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD GRADUATION
LEADERSHIP ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) equips youth with the skills, guidance, relationships, and opportunities necessary to successfully transition into adulthood and their career. We also support caregivers as they build and advance their careers. Our expansive partner network opens doors and allows us to invest early and often in Florida’s future workforce.
Strategic Investments in Florida’s Future
As we deepen our workforce pipeline supports, we are creating new opportunities for employers, civic partners, and community leaders to join us in shaping a stronger, more resilient Florida.
This is an exciting moment for partners who want to invest in talent, break generational cycles of poverty, and open doors for youth who simply need someone to believe in them and their aspirations.
Success beyond
childhood
GRADUATION
Up to 30% increase in graduation rates at Community Partnership Schools.
YOUTHWORKS
72% of youth entered employment, education, the military, or earned a GED/diploma.
NAVIGATORS
99% of students received coordinated supports to remove barriers interfering with academic and career progress.
STREETSOLUTIONS
100% of youth living safely in stable housing after graduation.
MENTORING
100% of children improved their problem solving skills.
TEENOUTREACHPROGRAM
312 sessions to improve leadership, academic, behavioral, and relationship success.
“The families served by CHS face extreme challenges. CHS leverages its partnerships in our community to remove barriers to education and employment. As a result, children are empowered to live successful and independent lives.”
Megan Fry BOARD MEMBER
“I’M GOING OUT THERE BREAKING GENERATIONAL CURSES.”
“Every opportunity that I’ve had so far all trickles down to the Community Partnership School. That was the point where I started to realize there was so much potential within me.”
Brandan Louis
ourdeepestgratitudeto
DONOR OF THE YEAR
$1,000,000 OF TRANSFORMATION
The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation has generously given $1M to Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) to support Community Partnership Schools statewide. This incredible gift will empower our programs, strengthen our partnerships, and expand opportunities for students in communities across Florida.
CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Aetna Better Health exemplifies what true collaboration can achieve, combining leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to strengthening communities. Over the past year, Aetna has led and supported several high-impact community initiatives, including providing $10,000 in support for our Miami event, contributing over $20,000 to multiple Community Partnership Schools, and directing $10,000towardfoodpantriestoaddressurgentcommunityneeds.
Aetna is also actively developing a grant proposal with CVS to fund new initiatives for Community Partnership Schools, helping expand long-term resources and programming for students and families statewide. In addition, Aetna recently joined the Advisory Board in Orlando, strengthening community partnerships and expanding regional impact.
TOP CORPORATE PARTNERS OF THE YEAR
Thank you for standing with Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) as true partners in opportunity. Your commitment helps children and families gain the resources, stability, and pathways they need to thrive.
Legislative Impact
Children’s Home Society of Florida remained fully engaged throughout the 2025 session, working alongside legislators, stakeholders, and community advocates to ensure the voices of the children and families we serve were heard and their needs prioritized. Thisyear,wemonitoredover50piecesoflegislation,
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) remained fully engaged throughout the 2025 session, working alongside legislators, stakeholders, and community advocates to ensure the voices of the children and families we serve were heard and their needs prioritized. This year, we monitored over directly engaged with dozens of lawmakers, and advocated on key issues affecting child welfare, education, early intervention, and family preservation.
Our Policy Statements of Support
Promote a strong and stable workforce to best support and protect children and families
Elevate the need for quality early childhood development and the impact it has on a child’s future success
CHS Legislative Priorities 2025
IndemnificationBillSignedIntoLaw PASSED
FundingIncreaseforCPS NOT PASSED
$forEmbraceFamiliesLosses NOT PASSED
FundingIncreaseforHealthyFamilies NOT PASSED
Advance practices and resources needed by families to be engaged and involved in their child’s well-being
Increase access to and availability of behavioral health services for children and families
Ensure service providers are adequately funded to support quality programming, positive outcomes, and limit the risk and liability that jeopardizes a fair and healthy business environment.
CHS helps students become Senate Pages
Each year, we proudly welcome students statewide to the Florida Legislature’s Senate Page Program. This incredible opportunity gives students a front-row seat to the legislative process, helping them gain valuable firsthand experience and a deeper understanding of how our state government operates. The program is only possible with generous support from our donors, the kindness of our host families, and the leadership of Senate President Ben Albritton, who sponsors our students and makes their participation in this impactful program possible.
Community
BoardMembersacross thestateadvocatedfor childrenandfamilies withourFlorida legislators.
THANK YOU
Senator Erin Grall
Legislator of the Year
for your dedication to Florida's children & families and supporting child welfare providers like Children's Home Society of Florida.
Partnership School Day at the Capitol
100+ advocates traveled to the Florida Legislature to champion Community Partnership Schools.
Leading Transformative Change
We’rethebridgebuilders,gapfillers,and cyclebreakersworkingstrategicallyacross Floridatoensureeverychild’spotential isn’tlimitedbytheircircumstances.
EXECUTIVE LEADERS
Andry Sweet
Kymberly A. Cook
Barbara McDonald
Heather Vogel
Tara Hormell
Marcus Johnson
Glenn Callihan
Jacob C. Jackson, Esq.
Mary Nash
Wade Lijewski, PhD
Sherri Gonzales
Ernest Hamilton
Amanda Funk
REGIONAL LEADERS
Stephanie Barbarette
Executive Director
Greater Fort Myers, Greater Tampa, & Greater Lakeland
Katria Haynes Jenkins
Executive Director
Greater Orlando & Space Coast
Dennis Miles
Executive Director
Greater Broward, Greater Treasure Coast, & Greater Palm Beach
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief of External Affairs
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Chief Talent Officer
Chief Program Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Development Officer
Chief Legal Officer
Senior Vice President of Operations
Senior Vice President of Practice Integration
Senior Vice President of Business Development
Senior Vice President of Business Development
Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting
Kimberly Barrett
Executive Director
Greater Jacksonville & Greater Daytona
Tiffany Martin
Executive Director
Greater Tallahassee & Greater Gainesville
Gloria Rojas
Executive Director
Greater Miami
STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leah Harrison
Executive Director
Greater Pensacola & Emerald Coast
We are deeply grateful for your steadfast partnership. Your insight, advocacy, and belief in our work make lasting change possible for Florida’s children and families.
Ronald A. Brisé – Chair
Brand Meyer – Immediate Past Chair
Tracey B. Bracco – Vice Chair
Jane Adams
Juanita W. Armbrister
Andrew Duffell
Julie Eason
Keaton Alexander Griffin
Frank Gulisano
Rebecca Hughes
Dale Jacobs
Howard M. Holley, Sr.
Davicka Thompson
James (Jim) Timko
Miguel Viyella (Ex Officio)
Kristie Wallace
GREATER BROWARD
Lori Canning
Genessis Corado
Christa Dean
Lynn DuPuis
Ashley Ferguson
Suzette Fleischmann
Marquel Jones
Veronica Latchman
Dawn Liberta
Mariah Perez
Derrick Roberts
Laura Seigel
GREATER LAKELAND
Clint Rhoton, Chair
Dr. Nate Pearson
Dr. Amy Bratten
Mary Terry
Scott Sloman
GREATER MIAMI
Patty Burleson, Chair
Daniela Barreto
Elizabeth A. (Liz) Boan
Tania Cruz-Gimenez
Zachariah R. Evangelista
GREATER PALM BEACH
Vincent D’Aria, Chair
Dorian Daggs, Vice Chair
Chris Ballerano
Jett Heukensfeld
Tere Borgia
Jason Lamport
Paul Batavia
Ilene Passler
Dr. J'Nelle Delica
Anthony Sibilia
Britt Deviney
Rich Miranda
GREATER EMERALD COAST
Liz Branch, Chair
Eric Billot, Vice Chair
Caitie Cerise
Tori Compton
Nicole Evans
Brittany Golden
Emily Madden
Jessica Standley
GREATER JACKSONVILLE
Bob Geis, Chair
Ted Nelson, Second Vice Chair
Brian R. Crooke, Immediate Past Chair
Aleizha Batson
Jennifer Burnett
Jodi Burns
Amaury Carrasco
Kevin R. Copeland
Charles L. Cromer
Dejvis Curre
Rajeeb Das
Bryan Howard
Russell Jones
Hailey Lafferty
David K. Leininger
Alicia Burst Longo
Jeanne Maron
Shelita S. McGowan
Brittany Moore
Jessica Munday
Brad Nestor
Jay Southerland
Clarence Wilkerson
Kimberley Thompson *Members as of Dec 2025
Carmen Herskowitz
Karen Myers-Schwartz
Nicola Rousseau
Oscar Rosenberg
Maydelin Molina
Allan Rabinovich
Martin Zilber
Michelle Pelaez
Dr. Jessica Calvo-Blanco
GREATER ORLANDO
Christie Hinkle, Chair
Ryan Gilliland, Vice Chair
Alex Riva
Christopher Norcott
Frank Fernandez
Frank Montes de Oca
Hannah Hill
Joe Gitto
Johntae Hatchett
Julia Neumann
Kathi Wells
Mark Mankbadi
Meghan Curren
Shannel Sykes
Stephanie Henley
Tim Harper
Vijai Tiwari
Ying Zhang
Jason Peters
Roni Puleo
Lauren Perry
Chanda Torrey
Mike Dusseault
Aimee Carlson
Stephanie Mauceri
Ken Walters
Simone Jackson-Cook
GREATER PENSACOLA
Teresa Shimek, Chair
Denis McKinnon III, Vice Chair
Reid Torgersen, Immediate Past Chair
Mary Adams (Honorary)
Cynthia Arnold
Debbie Boland
Jennifer Bone
Dr. Elizabeth Brady Antonio, M.D.
Karen Brown (Honorary)
Blake Campbell
Nina Campbell (Honorary)
CJ Dancy
Cherry Fitch
Megan Fry
Kaleigh Gordon
Morgan Luongo
Gary Michaels (Honorary)
Dr. Michael Milligan, MD (Honorary)
Kelly Moulton
Abbie Offerdahl
Haley Papajohn
Beverly Pica
Chris Proctor
Donna Rawson (Honorary)
Abby Rinke (Honorary)
Chef Jim Shirley (Honorary)
Allison Sinrod (Honorary)
Allie Smith
Jen Smith
Chris Tolan
Jerome “Jerry” Watson
GREATER TALLAHASSEE
Kelli Walter, Chair
Michael Copeland
Lauren Byrd
Michelle Y. Gayle, PhD
Meagan Nixon
Liz Kelly
Chauncy Haynes
Carol Edwards, EdD, MSW, LCSW
Adam Baptiste, MD
Brandi Thomas
Christic Henry
Sara Beth Shippen
Selina Smith
Kira Smith
GREATER TAMPA
Isaac Henderson, Chair
Jason Costello, Vice Chair
Malissa Chavarria
John Holmes
Josh Muirhead
Kelia Bazile
Britt Blume
Frances Leppla
Ginny Veit
Macolm Bowen
Michelle Ciudad Real
GREATER TREASURE COAST
Candace Bergman
Sarah Chattman
Bradley Goodbread
Dale Jacobs
Wendy Kohler
Charles “Robi” Robinson
Kim Seward
Elizabeth Sorensen
Thank you for leading with heart and partnership every day. Your collaboration strengthens local systems of care and ensures families receive meaningful support right where they live, learn, and grow.
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When our work spans childhood and beyond, the greatest privilege is to see every child, family, volunteer, Board Member, team member, and leader become who they are meant to be. We could not do this without you.
