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Home for the Holidays
A Celebration of Forever Families On December 12, 2025, the spirit of the season filled the Ocala Courthouse as 18 children found their forever homes during our annual Home for the Holidays adoption event. These children were lovingly welcomed into 13 families and will now celebrate the holidays surrounded by the warmth, security, and joy …
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2025 Annual Staff Holiday Party
Kids Central Staff Celebrate the Season at Annual Staff Holiday Party Kid Central staff celebrated the holiday season at our annual KCI Staff Holiday Party. Team members embraced the festive spirit by donning holiday attire, enjoying seasonal music, and playing fun, Christmas-themed games. One highlight of the celebration was viewing the holiday decorating contest videos, …
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Marion Case Management Recognized by KCI Board
KCI Board Members Issue Proclamation Recognizing Marion Case Management Achievements A Huge Congratulations to Our Marion County Case Management Team! The Kids Central Board of Directors has officially issued a Proclamation recognizing and commending our incredible Marion County Case Management team for their outstanding work! Thanks to their dedication and tireless efforts, the number of …
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Boot Scootin Boogie 2026
Dust off your boots for an evening of countrified fun benefiting abused and neglected children in our community! Tickets are regularly priced at $75, or do-si-do into savings with two tickets for just $125. • Featuring line-dancing, country music, food, and fellowship • Old West tavern-style card and slot games • A chance to win …
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CARE Awards Honors Those Who Go Above and Beyond in Child Welfare
Our annual CARE Awards, held on October 10th, was a truly special day of celebration and appreciation. We came together to honor the remarkable employees, dignitaries, and community partners who go above and beyond every day to make a difference in the lives of children and families. This event is all about recognizing the dedicated …
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November 2025 Quarterly Service Awards
KCI Honors Our Team at Quarterly Awards At our recent Quarterly Recognition Awards, we proudly celebrated the dedication and loyalty of Kids Central employees marking 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, and 20 years of service. In addition, leadership recognized Finance Assistant, Shay Jenkins, with a CARE Award for Administrative Team Member of the Year. The …
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