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Independent Living Youth Learn Financial Literacy
The young adults in our Independent Living Program had the incredible opportunity to learn from the Truist Bank staff during their Truist Bank Financial Literacy Program! This program, designed for young adults ages 16-23, helped our youth understand how to manage their current and future finances. Through real-life scenarios, they gained valuable skills on budgeting …
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Home for the Holidays: A Heartwarming Celebration of Children Finding Their Forever Homes
Our Home for the Holidays event, held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Ocala Courthouse, was an unforgettable celebration filled with love, joy, and new beginnings! A total of 18 children officially found their forever homes, with 13 incredible families coming together to mark this life-changing milestone. The ceremony, presided over by Judge Stacey …
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Kids Central Staff Enjoys Annual Holiday Party
On Friday, December 5, 2024, the Kids Central staff gathered for another memorable holiday celebration at the Klein Center in Ocala. It was a day filled with festive cheer and great company. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal and a variety of mouthwatering desserts while engaging in team-building games, bringing out the competitive spirit and fun …
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KCI Quarterly Service Awards — November 2024
KCI Staff, from both the Wildwood and Ocala office, enjoyed deconstructed smores and good company at the Quarterly Service Awards. Our Quarterly Service Awards honors and recognizes all employees who have been with Kids Central from one year, up to 20 years. Our dedicated employees are truly the heart of Kids Central!
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Boot Scootin’ Boogie Thank You Video
On February 23, 2024, Kids Central hosted our Boot Scootin’ Boogie Casino Night event at the Ocala Downtown Market. We enjoyed an evening of countrified casino excitement, and the funds the evening raised have benefitted abused and neglected children in our community. The event was a great success, and we couldn’t have done it without …
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KCI Quarterly Service Awards — “Pizza Palooza!”
KCI Staff, from both the Wildwood and Ocala office, enjoyed pizza and good company at the Quarterly Service Awards. Offices were able to join each other via Teams to honor and recognize all employees who have been with Kids Central from one year, up to 20 years. Our dedicated employees are truly the heart of …
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