At Kids Central, we work to help youth and young adults build a strong foundation for their lives. Our Independent Living and Extended Foster Care provide young adults with the life skills and services that they need to make a successful transition to the responsibilities of adulthood. Kids Central and its partners provide Independent Living …
Support Programs
Kids Central and its partners are dedicated to providing support programs to assist children and families, young adults, expectant mothers, caregivers and anyone who is invested in the well-being of children. We offer a variety of support programs to that end.
Independent Living Program
Kids Central works to help youth and young adults build a strong foundation for their lives. Our Independent Living and Extended Foster Care provide young adults with the life skills and services that they need to make a successful transition to the responsibilities of adulthood.
Family Preservation Services
Kids Central is dedicated to helping local families thrive. Our Family Preservation Services work to prevent abuse and neglect – and keep families together – through education, resources, and other supports. Merely a few of these important programs include Baby Sleep Basics, the Parenting Journey Program, the Family Team Conference, and Parent Needs Assistance.
Learn more about Kids Central’s Family Preservation Services
Healthy Start Program
Every baby deserves a healthy start, and every expectant mother deserves support. Kids Central helps expectant mothers as the managing organization for the statewide Healthy Start program in Alachua, Hernando, and Lake Counties. Screenings for this free program are available to all pregnant women and families with babies up to age 3.
Baby Sleep Basics
Every baby deserves a healthy start, and every expectant mother deserves support. Kids Central helps expectant mothers as the managing organization for the statewide Healthy Start program in Alachua, Hernando, and Lake Counties. Screenings for this free program are available to all pregnant women and families with babies up to age 3.
MIECHV Program
Every baby deserves a healthy start, and every expectant mother deserves support. Kids Central helps expectant mothers as the managing organization for the statewide Healthy Start program in Alachua, Hernando, and Lake Counties. Screenings for this free program are available to all pregnant women and families with babies up to age 3.
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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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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 …
ReadKids 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 …
ReadCasino 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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