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Heartland Quarterly Newsletter | April 2025
For over 20 years, Heartland for Children has been impacting the lives of children & families in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties. We...
Heartland for Children
Apr 10, 20251 min read


Celebrating the Ruiz Family’s Adoption Day!
Today, we celebrate the Ruiz family and their incredible journey to adopting three beautiful sisters! Janyda Ruiz shares: "We always...
Heartland for Children
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Foster Parent Spotlight: Cayson Family
Meet Jennifer & Beth Cayson, whose hearts know no limits! With 7 children in their home—four adopted and three foster children—they’ve...
Heartland for Children
Feb 19, 20251 min read


6 Pieces of Advice from Foster Caregivers
Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, but it’s also a journey that requires patience, commitment, and an open...
Heartland for Children
Feb 18, 20252 min read


Foster Family Spotlight: Laurynn Vaughn
As Foster Family Appreciation Week comes to a close—on Valentine’s Day, no less—we want to highlight a remarkable foster parent whose...
Heartland for Children
Feb 14, 20252 min read


Foster Parent Spotlight: Adrienne Myles
It's Foster Family Appreciation Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who open their hearts and homes to children in...
Heartland for Children
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Foster Family Spotlight: Parker
Parker’s journey as a foster parent has been one of love, mentorship, and lasting impact. She not only fostered but co-parented and...
Heartland for Children
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Foster Family Spotlight: Sandoval Family
Meet Eli and Bradley Sandoval, a newly licensed foster family making an incredible difference! Their first foster placement has been...
Heartland for Children
Feb 11, 20254 min read


It's Foster Family Appreciation Week!
Celebrating Foster Family Appreciation Week: Honoring Our Heartland Heroes At Heartland for Children, we are privileged to work alongside...
Heartland for Children
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Heartland Quarterly Newsletter | January 2025
For 20 years, Heartland for Children has been impacting the lives of children & families in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties. We are...
Heartland for Children
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Celebrating the Success of our 20th Annual Rudolph Round-up Toy Drive
This holiday season, Heartland for Children is overjoyed to celebrate the incredible success of our 20th Annual Rudolph Round-Up Toy...
Heartland for Children
Jan 2, 20253 min read


January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Did you know Florida ranks #3 in states with the most human trafficking cases? In 2024, there were 738 confirmed cases of human...
Heartland for Children
Jan 1, 20251 min read


Adoption Day at Legoland
We had an unforgettable day for 13 families and 22 amazing kids! We were thrilled to have partnered with LEGOLAND Florida and Circuit 10...
Heartland for Children
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Celebrating a Reunification Champion: Reginald Colston!
Today, we're thrilled to honor Reginald Colston, our dedicated Fatherhood Engagement Specialist, for his incredible work as a...
Heartland for Children
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Heartland quarterly Newsletter | September 2024
For 20 years, Heartland for Children has been impacting the lives of children & families in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties. We are...
Heartland for Children
Sep 19, 20241 min read


2024 Impact Polk Grant Awarded to HFC
GREAT NEWS! We are excited to share that Heartland for Children was awarded the 2024 Impact Polk grant in the amount $10,000 for our...
Heartland for Children
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Adoption Day: The Scott Family Party of 3
Congratulations to Jack and the Scott Family on your Adoption Day! You can't help but have happy tears after reading this letter! "We...
Heartland for Children
Jun 23, 20242 min read


Breaking the Cycle: Celebrating Triumphs in Reunification Month
We asked Josef Reed, a local reunified dad, to share his personal insight about June - National Reunification Month. Take a moment to...
Heartland for Children
Jun 12, 20241 min read


HB1083: New Adoption Regulations & Incentives
Gov. Desantis signs HB1083 to update Florida Adoption processes and offer more safeguards and incentives. Visitors, background checks,...
Heartland for Children
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Celebrate Reunification: Brooke's Story
June is National Reunification Month and we're celebrating the resilience and love of people, like Brooke, an amazing, local mom, who...
Heartland for Children
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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