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Kids Central helps create brighter futures for children and families in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties (Circuit 5) and Central Florida. The agency develops and manages a comprehensive, community-based system-of-care for abused, neglected, and abandoned children and their families. Kids Central is committed to promoting the welfare of expectant mothers, babies, children, families and young adults through prevention services, in-home care, foster care, and adoption. Kids Central is changing the community for the better – one life at a time.
CARE Awards Honor Those Who Go Above and Beyond in Child Welfare
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the incredible staff, dignitaries, board members, and community partners who joined us for our CARE Awards on Friday, February 7th! It was an amazing event, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to honor and celebrate those who go above and beyond in child …
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Kids Central Staff Enjoy Annual Company Retreat
Our annual company retreat, held on February 14th, was a day full of fun, team building, recognition, and great company! Staff from Wildwood, Ocala, and the Healthy Start/MIECHV Program came together for an amazing time at the beautiful Hickory Point Recreation Park in Tavares. From playing fun team-building games to enjoying delicious food, we had …
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Casino Night: A Boot Scootin’ Good Time For a Great Cause
What an amazing time we had at our Casino Night held on February 28th! Many thanks to everyone who put on their cowboy boots and joined us for a fun-filled evening of dancing, casino games, delicious food, and great company. We raised over $8,000 in important funds that will directly help provide the foster children …
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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 …
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Kids 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 …
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Quarterly 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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