In keeping with the Children’s Harbor mission of providing independent life skills and job assistance for foster care youth that age out of the system, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida hosted a special career event for 20 transitioning foster care youth ages 18 to 21. The success rate of teens who age out...Read More

Paul Smith, director of operations for Sunshine Health, has been named chair of the Children’s Harbor board of directors. A Children’s Harbor board member since 2017, Smith was most recently vice chair of the board. “I am honored to lead this board as we move into a new year,” said Smith. “It would be an...Read More

All proceeds from the events will benefit Children’s Harbor Children’s Harbor is kicking off a December to remember with Holidays at the Harbor, a week of virtual festive and fun holiday activities for family, friends, colleagues and more. The schedule of FREE virtual events includes: Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. – Virtual Gingerbread House...Read More

Families and children continue to struggle during this difficult time. The “new normal” has left them feeling anxious, stressed and helpless and many are in crisis. Children’s Harbor is committed to helping families and children in Broward County through their challenges with the launch of FREE in-home counseling, in collaboration with Children’s Services Council of...Read More

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts food and beverage team took the show on the road donating nearly 400 hearty lunch boxes, with turkey sandwiches and snacks, to local non-profit organizations throughout Broward County that serve at-risk children and families. The Broward Center team, with delivery facilitated by partner Artisan Foods Catering, donated the...Read More

Guest dined at the Grateful Palate to support children in the foster care system Children’s Harbor hosted its 20th Annual Winterfest Boat Parade Dinner and raised more than $80,000 for children in the foster care system. “The Winterfest Boat Parade is such a special event that has become a tradition during the holiday season and...Read More

Rachel Pires has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Children’s Harbor, the nonprofit agency that provides a safe harbor and support to at risk children, youth and families, keeping brothers and sisters together while in the foster care system. In her new position, Pires is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and procedures at Children’s...Read More