About Children Hope and Horses, Florida Nonprofit builds self-esteem, self-worth, and the confidence through horses

"Our children's self confidence, self esteem and countless positive things have improved (their lives). They have learned to laugh (and to) cry! Who would think a horse would give them wings to fly?"........... S.B. (Parent)

"As a parent of children who have suffered the unthinkable, I am so thankful for the Children, Hope & Horses program. We need all the tools available to help these children become whole again. With the program, we are able to (build) self-confidence, (the) unconditional acceptance that the horses offer and patient interactions with adults in a safe setting."......V.W. (Parent)

A Societal Epidemic
More than 1 million cases of child abuse are reported each year in the United States. One in 10 of these comes from the State of Florida. Although we do not know how many of the children who enter the juvenile justice system have Attachment Disorders, over $700 million is spent on the investigation, intervention, and treatment of all abuse and neglect victims. In Palm Beach County alone, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice spent $5.33 million on juvenile detention. That number increased to $109 million statewide. Clearly, this is a significant problem - and if nothing is done to help these children, the situation will only become more desperate.

A Compassionate Mission
Abused and neglected children need a place where they can learn how to trust: a place where no one judges them: a place where they can build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. Children, Hope & Horses provides that place. The experiences offered by CH&H can significantly change a child and make a profoundly positive impact on his or her future.

Our Mission at Children, Hope and Horses is to establish a positive supportive learning environment for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Through a structured, interactive child-and-horse program, every child is provided an opportunity to build self-esteem, self-worth, and the confidence to grow and develop into responsible, productive adults.

It is our goal to give children and educational experience and the basic skills they need to become confident, trusting, and productive human beings.

We seek to create strong family bonds by changing the way the child views and forms relationships, and by encouraging the child to reciprocate the love he or she recieves.

Through the use of horses and equine therapy, our program is unique in dealing with the issues of Attachment Disorders. These commanding yet nurturing animals have a natural ability to empower a child. The sheer size of a horse magnifies a child's every accomplishment. Caring for the horses gives the child a sense of responsibility and opens the door to healing. Experience shows our program to be one of the most effective ways of treating AD children.