The Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) is committed to "helping turn lives around". CHS has a long and rich legacy as Florida's oldest non-profit provider of services to children and families. Established in 1902 as a Jacksonville orphanage, CHS has dramatically expanded its mission as a statewide multi-service agency. Today, CHS provides Florida families with a unique spectrum of social services, including foster care, adoption, child abuse prevention, emergency shelters, group homes, case management, and treatment for developmentally disabled children. CHS is a nationally accredited agency, making a difference in the lives of nearly 100,000 Florida children and families each year. CHS Services are offered in more than 204 locations by more than 1,900 staff dedicated staff members.