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Heartland for Children believes that all parents want to be good parents. It is this foundational belief that fuels our work in establishing a Positive Culture Framework within the communities that we serve.
Positive parenting norms exist in our community and we believe they are worth growing. Working with the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University, we were able to show just how strong parenting norms are in the communities we serve by administering a well-established self- report survey protocol to parents within our tri-county area.
Heartland for Children and our local school boards in each county have a strong partnership when it comes to serving children in the foster care system. We work collaboratively to make sure students’ needs in the school setting and community are met. Every public school in Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties has designated a DCF/Heartland School Liaison to be a single point of contact for people within our system of care. They help to streamline communications and problem solve when needed.
Benefits of Adopting Florida's Children
Adoption provides unique opportunities to change children's lives and enrich the life of the adoptive parent or family that welcomes them in. Adopting one of Florida's children from foster care offers many special benefits
It’s not just about helping the children, the children impact our lives as well. My family is multi-cultured, it is a learning experience for everyone. Both the children and the foster family learns each other’s cultures- what foods they like, what products they use, etc. We take the children with us on outings to the beach, theme parks, and treat them the same as our own children. The children are a part of our family.
Andrea & Charles Mills - Foster Parent