The Strategy Department led by Chief of Strategy, David DeStefano, assesses organizational capacity and strategic objectives.
Kid Central’s Approach
Our approach centers on delivering impactful services that create better outcomes for children and families.
Building Better Lives
As the community-based care lead agency for Circuit 5, Kids Central strives every day to embrace the purpose of building better lives. This is possible through programs, customer service, quality assurance, and community relations. Kids Central continues to concentrate on improving outcomes and achieving results, which in turn changes the lives of the children, families, and the communities served. By utilizing best practices, evidence-based programming, strategic planning, and measurements, Kids Central can quantify its impact.
Mission-Centered
Each year, Kids Central evaluates its annual business plan, overall strategic plan, and annual Balanced Scorecard ensuring they are aligned and mission-centered. First and foremost, Kids Central focuses on child safety and providing the best service to the families it’s responsible for serving. One manner in which this is accomplished is through constant attention to strategic planning and quality improvement.
Proven Approach
Our proven approach has earned Kids Central COA accreditation, and we’re the first community-based care lead agency to receive the prestigious Florida Governor’s Sterling Award.
Sterling Award
In June 2015, Kids Central’s achievements were acknowledged, as Kids Central became a 2015 Governor’s Sterling Award (GSA) recipient. Based on the Baldrige Management Criteria, the Florida Sterling Council awards organizations demonstrating continued performance excellence, recognizing them as role models. To be considered, applicants complete a lengthy self-assessment, implement continuous improvement strategies, benchmark and compare performance to nationally recognized standards, submit a comprehensive written application, and participate in an arduous on-site examination.
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At Kids Central, our mission of service, excellence, and caring is reflected in everything we do. We are dedicated to achieving measurable, positive outcomes for children and families in the Central Florida communities we serve. Please join us in creating brighter futures for children and families.
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Preservation & Prevention Department Celebrates Holiday Decorating Contest Win with Catered Lunch
The Preservation & Prevention Department celebrated their victory in the holiday decorating contest with a festive catered lunch, and they were joined by Kids Central Board Members to mark the occasion! The team’s creative decorations earned them top honors, and it was the perfect opportunity to come together and celebrate. The luncheon was a wonderful …
ReadKids Central Staff Spread Holiday Cheer With Decorating Contest
This holiday season, Kids Central staff got into the festive spirit with some friendly competition during our holiday decorating contest! Each department chose a unique holiday theme and worked tirelessly for weeks to transform their spaces into festive wonderlands, full of holiday cheer. The decorations were nothing short of spectacular, with each department bringing their …
ReadQuarterly Admin Meeting: Empowering Staff to Shape Future Goals
At our recent Quarterly Admin Meeting, staff came together to reflect on past successes and collaborate on setting exciting goals for the future. The meeting provided a valuable platform for open discussion, idea sharing, and strategic planning, ensuring we continue to grow and succeed as a team. Before diving into goal setting, everyone enjoyed a …
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