OUR MISSION
Kids Central Inc is working to create a brighter future for children and their families by building better lives through protecting children supporting families and engaging communities
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Families
Kids Central understands the importance of a family unit. When safely possible, we work to keep families together and strive to bring them back together through case management coordination, and family support services. As a prevention program, Kids Central offers Kinship Care Support for relatives raising relative children to keep them from entering foster care. For children, who cannot safely remain with their families, Kids Central recruits, trains, and licenses foster homes. Adoption services are also provided to find permanent living arrangements for children after judicial involvement.
Protecting
Children
and Families
Child safety is of utmost concern. Through child abuse prevention programming, family support services, and case management coordination, Kids Central puts the safety and well-being of children first. For young adults exiting foster care, Kids Central provides the Independent Living Program to help youth transition from foster care to adulthood safely and with support.
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Why Kids Central?
Kids Central strives to continue to be the most effective and recognizable lead-agency. Our focus is on providing child-centered practices that continue to strengthen families, and create, support, and maintain a safe environment for children. We ensure these goals are met by continuing to focus on integrity, accountability, excellence, empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Kids Central strives every day to embrace the purpose of building better lives.
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190
Children Adopted
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201
Children Reunited
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Foster Homes Licensed
July 2024 – March 2025
HOW CAN YOU
Get Involved
Become a part of Kids Central’s community of care by committing to volunteer, advocate, sponsor, or donate. We can all do something.
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Donate
Your donation to one of our drives, events or urgent requests allows Kids Central to continue to provide top notch care for the children and families we serve
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Volunteer
You can make a difference in the lives of local children and families by volunteering with Kids Central. Kids Central offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities to fit your time, talents and interest
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IN THE
Community
Independent Living Back-to-School-Bash Brings Smiles to IL Young Adults
It was a fantastic time celebrating our Independent Living young adults—foster youth who are aging out of, or have already aged out of, care. The event was filled with fun, food, and community connection! Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal, backpack/school supply giveaways, a giant waterslide, yard games, raffle prizes, and great company! Our amazing Independent …
ReadSeptember 2025 Quarterly Service Awards
Quarterly Recognition Awards Honors KCI Employees At our recent Quarterly Recognition Awards, we proudly honored the dedication and loyalty of Kids Central employees celebrating 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, and 20 years of service. To mark the occasion, we hosted a fun-filled “Pizza Palooza,” where staff enjoyed a delicious assortment of pizzas. We are deeply …
ReadKids Central Plants Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Kids Central staff, at both the Wildwood and Ocala offices, came together to plant blue pinwheel gardens. These pinwheels serve as a powerful symbol of our commitment to preventing child abuse and promoting the healthy development of every child. Each year, more than 3 million reports of child …
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