nd Kids’ Tears is a public awareness campaign established by Kids Central in 2009 to draw attention to the epidemic of child abuse in the local counties of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter.
Kids Central is a statewide leader in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Our innovative programs provide targeted, short-term assistance to give families the support they need to remain healthy, happy, and whole. These efforts help stop abuse and neglect before they start – to the benefit of the entire community.
Kids Central believes investing in families upfront, before a call to the abuse hotline, reduces the likelihood the children will be abused or neglected and need help later. Under the leadership of John Cooper, Kids Central is focused on the identification of research-based and results-driven prevention and diversion programs.
The prevention of child abuse and neglect before it starts is the best hope for improving the lives of children and families. Strengthening families and preventing child abuse requires a shared commitment of individuals and organizations in every community. In only the last year, Kids Central served over 14,000 children in child abuse prevention programming.
Kids Central provides a number of prevention programs to meet the needs of the families served: Family Resource Centers, Kinship Care, Healthy Start, MIECHV, and Baby Sleep Basics services.
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.
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 …
ReadHave 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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