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2024 Child Welfare Provider Fair

2024 Child Welfare Provider Fair

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the 66 vendors and over 300 attendees who joined us at our 2024 Child Welfare Provider Fair!

Together, we're making a difference by connecting those in need with support and opportunities to thrive. Let's continue to work hand in hand for the well-being of our community's children and families.

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Adoption Day for 3 TEENS

Adoption Day for 3 TEENS

Today, was Adoption Day for 3 teens and their forever family! This is why we do what we do every day.

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From Co-Parenting to Family: A Reunification Success Story!

From Co-Parenting to Family: A Reunification Success Story!

The power of co-parenting is when foster and biological parents work together to nurture, guide and love a child throughout their journey of life. There is no such thing as "too many" caring adults in a child's life. 

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Without conditions or reservations, I wholeheartedly endorse Heartland for Children as the Community Based Organization (CBC) serving abused and neglected children in Highlands, Hardee and Polk Counties. The child welfare system has improved dramatically under the outstanding leadership of Heartland for Children. For nearly a decade, Heartland for Children has been delivering high-quality services to children and families in our communities. In fact, the system of care that was designed to protect child, our most precious resource, was not always responsive, nor highly respected, before Heartland for Children was selected as the first CBC, covering Highlands, Hardee and Polk counties.