Hero To A Child

At Hero To A Child, we firmly believe that every child deserves a chance at a better future. We believe that meeting their basic and medical needs are essential, along with providing access to educational aids that can help them academically and enabling them to participate in age-appropriate activities. We recognize the importance of offering them necessary mental health services, as well as preparing them for a successful transition beyond foster care. In 2023 we fulfilled 4,003 needs requests for 1,454 unduplicated children in the Pinellas and Pasco counties child welfare system. Through our individualized Childrens Needs Program, 464 children received educational support services including tutoring, laptops/tablets, and school supplies; 530 children were stabilized in crisis situations by having their basic and emergency needs met; 1,300 children received gifts to celebrate milestones like holidays, birthdays, and special achievements; and 224 children were able to participate in extracurricular activities like dance, art, or soccer.