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Back to School Resources

Back to School Resources

Most parents in Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties agree that they want to prepare their children to be successful in school. Get connected to resources to kick-off a successful 2021-2022 school year.

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Teri Saunders Awarded at FCC Conference

Teri Saunders Awarded at FCC Conference

Heartland for Children's CEO, Teri Saunders, received two awards at the 2021 Florida Coalition for Children (FCC) Conference in Orlando. Read more.

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Barbara & Barney Prestridge

Barbara & Barney Prestridge

The Prestridge Family has started their foster care journey about 8 years ago and they have fostered about 100 children! Read their story here.

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It's Rudolph in July!

It's Rudolph in July!

Can you believe we are just 4 months away from kicking off Heartland for Children's 17th Annual Rudolph Round-Up Holiday Toy Drive?! With your help, our goal is to help make incredible holiday memories for over 1,500 local children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.

 
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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.