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.
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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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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 …
ReadKCI 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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HALO Awards 2024: Disco Ball – The 1970s Foster families play such a crucial role in providing stability and support for children in need. The HALO Awards recognizes the extraordinary efforts of our foster families and is a way for Kids Central to show appreciation for their dedication and compassion. This year’s HALO theme was “Disco …
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