Heartland for Children
Emily Coppolo is a Family and Community Engagement Coordinator at Heartland for Children since August 2021. Previous to this role, Emily worked as an Educator at Polk County School Board from January 2011 to February 2021. With a degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Penn State University, Emily has experience in creating lesson plans tailored to students' academic needs and contributing to discussions on student achievement and improvement in department meetings.
Heartland for Children
Heartland for Children is the local not-for-profit agency responsible for redesigning the foster care system in Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties. Heartland for Children promotes the prevention of child abuse and oversees the provision of services for children who have been abused and/or neglected. These services include in-home family strengthening, adoption, case management, foster care and independent living. As the local Child Welfare Lead Agency, Heartland for Children is concerned with the safety and well being of all children in our community.