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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.
The NoMore Orphans Experience
Kids Central is proud to be part of the No More Orphans Experience as it comes to Ocala. REVO Church (3140 SW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34474) on Wednesday, March 1. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be provided.
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HAVANA NIGHTS — Kids Central Casino Night
Friday, March 3, 2023 World Equestrian Center • 7PM Enjoy a fun-filled evening of cool casino action benefiting abused and neglected children in our community! Tickets are regularly priced $75. Get a spectacular discount rate of Two tickets for $125. Featuring Craps, Blackjack Roulette, a Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, and Slot-Style Games! Use your winnings …
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In Due Time
Have you ever noticed that a Volkswagen Beetle can turn around on a dime, but tractor trailers require a lot more space and time to make the same turn? When a mom who is deep in substance abuse has her child taken away, she is much like the tractor trailer. It takes time to get …
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19th Annual Break the Silence on Violence
The FVP Workgroup and CCASA consists of representatives from a variety of social service and community agencies who work together to address and reduce family violence and substance abuse. These are both issues we must be vigilant in addressing in our community.
ReadThe Miracle of Motherhood
What image comes to mind when you think of child welfare? Is it dark images of children being taken from their parents because they can’t safely care for them? Parents with drug addictions, domestic violence issues and unsafe living conditions? Or do you picture foster parents who help to heal and care for abused and …
ReadThy Mother and Father And Second Line!
Each May and June we put two Sundays aside to honor our Mothers and our Fathers. Well, truth be told we should be doing this all the time – but May and June are the traditional months set aside for honoring the heads and hearts of our families.
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