Heartland for Children

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they protect. 💙 #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

Join us in celebrating Carmen Walker and the Walker Family this #FosterCareAwarenessMonth 🌟 Your kindness, patience, and love are changing lives and helping children thrive. We are so grateful for everything you do! 💙 Thank you for being a light! #FosterParentsRock

Join us in celebrating Laura Kosa this #FosterCareAwarenessMonth 🌟 Your kindness, patience, and love are changing lives and helping children thrive. We are so grateful for everything you do! 💙 Thank you for being a light for so many! #FosterParentsRock

Join us in celebrating Wesla Dozier this #FosterCareAwarenessMonth 🌟 Your kindness, patience, and love are changing lives and helping children thrive. We are so grateful for everything you do! 💙 Thank you for being a light in the lives of so many! #FosterParentsRock

🎈🏀 Looking for fun and positive family activities this summer? Lakeland PAL events are happening every Wednesday in June with games, giveaways, and community connection. ✅ Free ✅ Family-friendly ✅ All ages welcome See the flyer for dates, times, and locations!

It takes a special family to foster, and we are proud to recognize Deborah Rodriguez and her loved ones! 👏 Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and for being a pillar of support for children and families in our community. Your impact reaches far beyond your home! 💙

💧🏊‍♂️ May is National Water Safety Month! Drowning is silent and happens fast, but it’s preventable. Always give kids your full attention around water and help them build essential swim and survival skills.

This week, we join communities across the country in recognizing Prevention Week, a celebration of possibility, hope, and stronger futures for children and families. #NationalPreventionWeek #PreventionStartsHere #StrengtheningFamilies #AcelebrationofPossibility

We’re inviting you to connect with us and your community at our annual Child Welfare Provider Fair 🤍 📅 Friday May 29, 2026 10am-2pm 📍 Bartow Civic Center ✅ Free to attend 👉 Sign up to attend here: form.jotform.com/260266164565157

We’re excited to welcome Chantelle Hrubes as our new Chief Community Relations Impact Officer! 💙 Please join us in giving a warm Heartland welcome! 👏

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize the dedication of foster families and the importance of community support. Every act of support, big or small, helps strengthen families and bring stability and hope to children.💙

Statistics tell an important story, but compassion changes lives. 💚 This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s check in on one another, listen without judgment, and support those who may be struggling. 📍 Help and guidance: ucnj.org/dhs/obhsm/ #MentalHealthAwareness

Love makes a mom, and we’re grateful for every woman who gives it freely. 💕 This Mother’s Day, we celebrate foster and adoptive moms, bonus moms, and all who care for children with patience and compassion. Thank you for all you do! #HappyMothersDay

Moments like these remind us how powerful community support can be. 💚 Publix Charities donated 80 bikes, creating unforgettable memories and big smiles for children in our care. Thank you for helping our kids experience fun, freedom, and childhood joy. 🚲✨ #GoodTogether

It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week ⛈️ Now is the time to prepare, not panic. Building a disaster supply kit helps keep you and your family safe when storms threaten. ✅ Use this time to check your supplies and make a plan. 🔗 Learn more: FloridaDisaster.org/Kit

Behind every hopeful story is a caring adult willing to step up. 💕 This May, we celebrate our incredible foster and kinship caregivers for the love, stability, and encouragement they provide every day. #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #ThankYouFosterParents #HopeInCommunity

From cheering on runners to connecting with the community, today’s 5K Judd Jog was a great reminder of the power of collaboration. Thank you to our staff, partners, Polk Sheriff’s Charities and all participants who showed their support for United Way of Central Florida. 🏃‍♀️💙

💙 Interested in making a difference in a child’s life? Join us for our upcoming Virtual Foster Care Info Session to learn how you can help support children and families in our community. 📝 Register: form.jotform.com/251593726485064

Mark your calendar and join the conversation! 🌱 📆 Thursday, May 7, 2026 🕗 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Polk State College, Winter Haven Campus ✅ Open to the community | ✅ Free to attend 🔗 Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/34j84dt

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we’re grateful for our community partners who help keep this important work front and center. 💙 Thank you to the City of Bartow for welcoming Heartland for Children and One Hope United and for presenting this meaningful proclamation.