Heartland for Children

Meet Emily Virts, one of our amazing team members we’re honoring during National Social Work Month! 💙 Her “why” reflects the heart of our mission — strengthening families, supporting children, and creating spaces where hope can grow.🌟 #CelebratingSocialWorkers

🏠✨If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a foster caregiver, our virtual foster care info sessions are the perfect place to start. 📞 863-519-8900 x 289 👉 Or complete the form: form.jotform.com/251593726485064 🌐 heartlandforchildren.org/foster #FosterCare #OpenYourHeart

🌍💙 Happy #WorldSocialWorkDay! 💙🌍 Today we celebrate social workers who bring hope, healing & brighter futures for kids & families every day. 💫 Tag a social worker who inspires you! 💜 #SocialWorkMatters #HeartlandForChildren

This past Saturday’s Loop the Lake Rodeo Run was one for the books! Thank you to the incredible Kappa Delta Gamma Epsilon sisters and all the attendees who came out ready to run and rally for children. We had an amazing time and are so grateful for your continued support.

Meet Tameka Alston-Temple, one of our amazing team members we’re honoring during National Social Work Month! 💙 Her “why” reflects the heart of our mission — strengthening families, supporting children, and creating spaces where hope can grow.🌟 #CelebratingSocialWorkers

Grab your paddles—it’s game time for a great cause! 🎾 NAFI Florida is hosting a Pickleball Doubles Tournament to support youth and family programs across Polk, Highlands & Hardee Counties. All skill levels welcome! 🙌 #PickleballTournament #ServeForGood #PreventionInAction

🌞Join us at Crystal Lake Elementary for food distribution on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. 📍 Lakeland, FL ⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📧 To sign up: sbutler6@heartlandforchildren.org

The countdown is ON! 🌟 In just a few days, we’ll gather for Loop the Lake 2026 to support child abuse prevention efforts in our community. Be part of the impact — lace up and join us! 👟💙 🎟 Register today: runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lakela… #LoopTheLake5K #KappaDelta #LakelandEvents

Meet Christa Shiver, Director of Foster Home Licensing — one of our amazing team members we’re honoring during National Social Work Month! 💙 Her “why” reflects the heart of our mission — strengthening families, supporting children, and creating spaces where hope can grow.🌟

Spring into action! 🌸💙 Join a Foster Care Info Session & help kids in our community bloom by opening your heart and home. 📞 863-519-8900 x289 🌐 heartlandforchildren.org/foster #FosterCare #SpringIntoAction #OpenYourHeart

🌟 March is #NationalSocialWorkMonth! 🌟 We celebrate the amazing social workers who make our communities safer, kinder, and full of possibilities every day. 💙👏 #HeartlandHeroes #ChildWelfare #MakingADifference

Our COO Fawn Moore and HR Director Jacquelyn Bobb attended the first-ever #TEDxLakeAlfred in Polk County this weekend! Thanks to Dr. Jessica Pryce and her team for an inspiring event. Grateful for our AWE partnership and proud to support innovative conversations in our community.

🎉 Our HUB Gathering celebrated Foster Parent Appreciation Week with 50+ kids, caregivers & foster parents! Crafts, prizes, K‑Pop visitors, a parrot & Elsa & Anna made the day magical. ❄️🦜✨ Thank you to our amazing foster parents! 💛

💜#BreaktheCycle Abuse is learned—but it can be unlearned. Teens can grow up to have healthy, loving relationships by recognizing the signs of unhealthy behavior early. 📞Loveisrespect: 1-866-331-9474 🌐loveisrespect.org #TeenDatingViolenceAwareness #HealthyRelationships

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kara Lanpher, Korey Bush & Kylia Carswell to our Board! 💙✨ We’re thankful for their commitment to children and families in our community. 🤝

👭 #AdoptionSpotlight 👭 Meet sisters Elizabeth (15) & Elena (14). They share a strong bond and hope to be adopted together by a loving family who will support them as they grow. ❤️ Learn more: heartlandforchildren.org/gallery 📞 863-519-8900 x223

💬Talking About #HealthyRelationships Parents, talking with your teens about dating and relationships can feel tricky—but it’s so important. Teens, it’s okay to ask questions and share feelings.💡 🌐 loveisrespect.org #TeenDatingViolenceAwareness #ParentingTeens

❤️Happy President’s Day!💙 “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt Today, let’s remember the difference we can make in a child’s life—offering love, safety, and hope to every child in our community. ❤️

💖 Roses are red, violets are blue, Heartland for Children 💜 simply loves YOU! To our families, foster heroes, and friends near and far, You make our world brighter—you’re truly our star! ✨ Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Heartland for Children! 💌

Happy Florida Foster Parent Appreciation Week! 🌟 We’re celebrating our incredible foster parents by sharing their stories—why they said yes to fostering. Thank you Jose & Marisol! Your compassion brings stability, hope, and brighter futures for our children and teens. 💛