Hero To A Child

05/28/2026

Come test your adulting skills before real life starts charging rent!

Hero to a Child is proud to announce our Fourth Annual Adulting 101 Teen Conference!

Whether you’re thinking about college, work, housing, budgeting, or just figuring out what comes next, Adulting 101 is here to help you start building your future. 💙

✨ This year’s event includes:
• Youth Panel - back by popular demand!
• NEW interactive “Game of Life” experience
• Incentives and giveaways
• Community resources and support agencies
• Life skills, education, career, and housing information
• And more!

🚨This event is completely free, but space is limited, and seats fill quickly every year. We encourage families and teens to register early to reserve their spot.🚨

📌 SPC Epicenter at 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33760
🗓️ Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.

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05/27/2026

We'd love for you to take a moment and check out Polar's new blog post! 🐾

Without a doubt, the best part of this work is getting to stand in a courtroom and watching a little girl smile from ear to ear while a judge declares what everyone in the room already knows: They’re finally home.

05/26/2026

Some speeches stay with you forever. 💙

This brave young girl shared what it means to finally have a forever family — and how adoption changed her life for the better. Her words were filled with hope, courage, and gratitude beyond her years.

She reminded everyone listening that every child deserves love, stability, and a place to call home.

And in the sweetest moment of all, she proudly said she is rooting for HERO TO CHILD and the mission of helping more children find the forever families they deserve. 🏡✨

Her voice may be small, but her message is powerful.

Special thank you to toribo, Creative Marketing Director | Media for the video courtesy and for helping share this meaningful story. 🎥💙

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

At Hero to a Child, we are reminded of the importance of protection, love, and ensuring every child has the chance at a safe and stable forever home.

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed and will reopen Tuesday at 10:00 AM.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day

05/23/2026

Beautiful evening in Dunedin at the Laura James Gallery! ✨

Laura is generously raffling off her incredible piece, Calm In The Storm, with all proceeds benefiting Hero To A Child and the children and youth we serve in foster care.

We’re so grateful for community partners like Laura who use their talents to make a difference. 💙

05/22/2026

A huge THANK YOU to TRIAD for hosting an incredible personal care and hygiene drive in support of children and youth in foster care! 💙

Their team filled the car to overflowing with thousands of dollars worth of essential items — including baby wipes, dental hygiene products, body wash, feminine care items, and so much more.

Thanks to TRIAD’s generosity, our four resource closets in Clearwater, New Port Richey, and Dade City are now fully stocked with critical essentials that help children and youth in foster care feel cared for, confident, and supported.
We are so grateful for TRIAD’s compassion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. Thank you for your support! ✨

05/21/2026

Growing up can be exciting, but also a little overwhelming as our dependent youth face aging out of foster care. But Hero to a Child is here to help with our Fourth Annual Adulting 101 Teen Conference!!!

This free conference is designed to help youth ages 14+ build confidence and prepare for life after foster care. Meet community organizations, learn about resources available to you, explore future career and education opportunities, and gain real-world life skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Whether you’re thinking about college, work, housing, budgeting, or just figuring out what comes next, Adulting 101 is here to help you start building your future. 💙

✨ This year’s event includes:
• Youth Panel - back by popular demand!
• NEW interactive “Game of Life” experience
• Incentives and giveaways
• Community resources and support agencies
• Life skills, education, career, and housing information
• And more!

https://ow.ly/5rkW50Z2pk5

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Erin Authier-Lohr, on completion of Leadership Pinellas with the best class ever, Class of 2026! Erin spent the past year learning more about Pinellas County, meeting leaders from a variety of industries that make our community thrive, and getting to know the incredible leaders in her class. Erin was also appointed to the Leadership Pinellas Board of Directors last night as the incoming New Alumni Director for 2026-2027. Congratulations to and thank you to Leadership Pinellas for this wonderful experience.

05/20/2026

A huge thank you to Raymond James for their continued partnership and for hosting Hero to a Child along with so many other amazing organizations at the Rays game last night in support our Ready for School partnership!

Because of community partners like Raymond James, we are able to continue supporting children and teens impacted by foster care with the resources they need to feel confident and prepared for the school year ahead.

We are truly grateful for your generosity, support, and commitment to the children we serve. ⚾💙