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Sterling Award Recipient
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 a role models. To be considered, applicants complete a lengthy self-assessment, implement continuous improvement strategies, benchmark and compare …
ReadFriday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights – Everyone has seen the movie that brings back memories of their adolescent years. This is a time when you’re 17 years old and all you’re thinking about is the high school football game or the school dance, pep rallies, or what college you want to apply too. These are the typical …
ReadLocal Case Manager Awarded National VERONICA Award by the Superstar Foundation
Child welfare case managers lead very stressful, busy lives caring for society’s most vulnerable children and families. Every family on their caseloads has unique complexities and considerations, making it even more important to recognize exceptional work. Additional coverage at Daily Commercial. Kelly Thompkins, a caseworker in the Tavares office of the Children’s Home Society, is a …
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Tee Off for Kids 2015
The 7th Annual Tee Off for Kids charity golf tournament benefiting Kids Central was held on November 9, 2015 at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club. This was its first year in Ocala. The first six years were spent at Black Diamond Quarry Course in Citrus County. Black Diamond took great care of Kids Central, …
ReadLocal Lake County Family Recognized as an Angel in Adoption™
at National Event in Washington, D.C. Lake County, Florida – The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) honored David and Melanie Stimmell as Angels in Adoption™ at an awards ceremony on October 6 and gala on October 7 in Washington, D.C. The Stimmell family was honored for their dedication and service to the care of …
ReadNovember, National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month, and we’ve been busy here at Kids Central. What does this month mean for Kids Central and children it serves in Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit? It means the staff work tirelessly to recruit new foster parents and potential adoptive parents to care for the children residing in foster homes in …
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