Children’s Home Network Celebrates Major Renovations

TAMPA, Fla. — One of Tampa’s oldest and most impactful organizations is entering a new era of care.

The Children’s Home Network, which began its mission in 1892, has unveiled a series of major renovations designed to enhance the lives of the foster children it serves.

This week, the nonprofit celebrated the completion of upgrades at its main campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The improvements focused on Kids Village, a residential area where up to 54 children live and recover from experiences of neglect and abuse.

Thanks to a Community Development Block Grant of nearly $700,000 provided by Hillsborough County, the renovations included a new roof, improved lighting, updated bathrooms, new windows, a covered pavilion, and new air-conditioning units for the gym.

“We want it to be a place where they feel comfortable, where they can experience joy, where they can experience healing from past trauma in their lives,” said Taylor Cheeseman, Executive Vice President of the Children’s Home Network. “Having all of these facilities available to them is a really important part of that.”

The upgrades mark a significant investment in creating a nurturing and stable environment for children in foster care.

While the recently renovated main campus remains the heart of the organization’s operations, the Children’s Home Network also runs six additional locations across Central Florida, providing social services to children, teens and families throughout the state.