Childrens Home Society of Florida

Childhood & family development solutions: improving safety, developmental well-being and academic readiness of children ages 0-5: chs serves children, their caregivers and pregnant women through a variety of prevention, early intervention and early education services: healthy families, early steps, early head start, healthy start, parenting, family visitation services and bridges. chs promotes healthy bonding, attachment and development through the implementation of evidenced-based curricula in home-visiting and center-based settings. chs' prevention and early intervention services successfully keep families together - and out of the foster care system - and the early childhood solutions are effective in helping children achieve school readiness by age 5, a key indicator in their future academic success. clients served = 9,151/ days of service = 2,282,893

Community solutions: promoting safe communities and schools: chs serves communities and collaborates with multiple partners to create solutions that support entire communities, such as mentoring, youth employment, community outreach, social service navigation, wellness centers, neighborhood engagement in education and community partnership schools. in these schools and services, chs and partners work to remove barriers to learning (hunger, homelessness, illness), address health equity, promote opportunities through enrichment activities during and after school, promote youth development and provide a solid foundation for academic instruction. in community partnership schools, community leaders, parents, teachers and students have a voice in a shared governance model with a shared vision, goals and outcomes for the school and surrounding neighborhood. results include increased graduation rates, improved school attendance, reduced disciplinary actions in schools, and increased health and safety in the school and surrounding neighborhoods. clients served = 38,867 / days of service = 3,899,527

Behavioral health solutions: improving health and well-being of children and families: chs serves children, families and adults who are diagnosed with behavioral health disorders and are in need of counseling, substance abuse case management and intervention, domestic violence counseling, crisis support, psychiatric care and case management services. chs provides trauma-focused therapy to improve the resiliency of children and adults exposed to trauma. chs behavioral health solutions promote access, quality and outcomes. services are accessible at the convenience of our clients (in homes, schools, community settings and via telehealth). children and adults served in behavioral health services show improved functioning and are at reduced risk for inpatient and crisis stabilization services. client served = 8870 / days of service = 1,796,057