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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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In the last ten[+] years, Heartland for Children has established strong community partnerships and effective programs that have positively impacted our tri-county area. Under their leadership, child abuse has decreased. This change has been a result of strong commitment to prevention and evidence based programs. Additionally, their focus on trauma focused care has made a tremendous impact on children and families that have experienced abuse, neglect, and out of home placements. Heartland for Children is the model of community based care for our state. As a social worker who was involved in the transition to this model of care in our state, I fully support and endorse their continued work and leadership in Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties.