Erik Chafin has been named chief development officer for Children’s Harbor, which provides a safe harbor and support to at risk children, youth and families.

As chief development officer, Chafin is responsible for ensuring the overall growth and long-term stability for Children’s Harbor through a philanthropic and educational approach. Additionally, Chafin will lead the strategic direction and development of the organization through community collaboration and corporate partnerships. Chafin reports directly to President and CEO Tiffani Dhooge.

Prior to joining Children’s Harbor, Chafin was director of business development at Connections for Business, an IT manage services provider for businesses. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Barry University and is a resident of Davie.

“Erik is a former Children’s Harbor board member, so he comes to us with a strong understanding of our needs, particularly during this pandemic,” said Dhooge. “We are so happy to add such a passionate brand ambassador on our team.”

Children’s Harbor provides nurturing, family group homes for 24 siblings and seven pregnant/parenting teens in the foster care system on its eight-acre campus in Pembroke Pines, where brothers and sisters and teen mothers and their babies stay together during a turbulent time in their young lives. Children’s Harbor also helps prevent child abuse through the Family Strengthening Program, and each year 200 families across Broward County receive in-home counseling to improve parenting and communication skills.

About Children’s Harbor

Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited nonprofit agency with a mission to provide a safe harbor and support to at risk children, youth, and families-keeping brothers and sisters together, strengthening families, and rebuilding lives.

Children’s Harbor provides nurturing, family group homes for 24 siblings and 7 pregnant/parenting teens in the foster care system on our beautiful 8 acre campus in Pembroke Pines. These loving homes allow brothers and sisters and teen mothers and their babies to stay together during a turbulent time in their young lives. Children’s Harbor also helps prevent child abuse through our Family Strengthening Program. Each year, 200 families across Broward County receive in-home counseling to improve parenting and communication skills. Visit childrensharbor.org to learn more