Presented by: Children's Home Society of Florida
The Children’s Home Society Inaugural Awards Gala: Be A Champion, May 2, 2026.
Join us as we celebrate our most significant community partners whose collaboration, dedication and dollars helped amplify our Miami mission to break generational cycles of poverty and trauma.
Together with our strategic partners we stabilize and support children and families who are navigating barriers to success every day.
This year we are honoring six incredible individuals and organizations whose commitment to Miami's children strengthens our beautiful community. Thank you for nealy 125 years of innovation for Florida's children.
Why a Derby Theme?
The Kentucky Derby is synonymous with endurance, excellence, and the celebration of potential—values that resonate deeply with CHS's mission. Our inaugural "Be A Champion” Derby Celebration draws inspiration from this esteemed event, symbolizing the race toward a brighter future for Florida's children and families.
Just as the Derby showcases the culmination of dedication and support, our celebration highlights the collective effort required to overcome obstacles and emerge as empower children to be winners in their own lives. Become an integral part of a tradition that champions success, resilience, and the unwavering belief that every child deserves a chance to thrive.
About Children's Home Society of Florida
For nearly 125 years, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has evolved to meet the changing needs of children and families. What began with a focus on foster care and adoption has grown into a bold, statewide movement to address root causes of poverty and expand opportunity. Today, through our cradle-to-career Community Impact Model, we’re reimagining what “home” means — and building brighter futures for children and families across Florida. No matter their ZIP code.
CHS serves over 50,000 individuals statewide, including more than 5,000 children and families across Miami-Dade. This event contributes directly to early childhood, programs, Community Partnership Schools, Healthy Families, and family stabilization programs.
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