Neighborhood Resource Centers

Kids Central is vested in the development of neighborhood-based prevention projects to address the prevention of abuse and neglect by engaging families in services that promote family well-being, safety and health.

Kids Central is vested in the development of neighborhood-based prevention projects to address the prevention of abuse and neglect by engaging families in services that promote family well-being, safety and health. Starting in West Ocala in Marion County, a neighborhood with high rates of abuse, unemployment, drop-out rates, and other risk factors, the project brought together existing resources available in the county. 

The Kids Central Family Resource Centers involve residents, families and resources from the community to assist families to reach their full potential. The goal is to strengthen families and build strong neighborhoods. Each have a Community Facilitator who works with community residents within an asset-based community development framework to create more support resources for families; to increase access to services by engaging community partners in the coordination of services; and to bring services closer to the people who need them. Staff also works to enhance resources by reducing duplication of services and encouraging community partners to work together to address local needs. All the services and activities are endorsed by community residents and guided by research on trauma-informed care the development of protective factors in parents and/or developmental assets of youth.

Kids Central Resource Centers are a network of neighborhood-based resource centers. They were created to engage families in services that promote family well-being, safety, and health. The Resource Centers involve residents, families, and resources from the community to assist families to reach their full potential. The goal is to strengthen families and build strong neighborhoods.

What is offered:

  • GED Resources
  • Self-Sufficiency Case Management Program
  • Employment Assistance
  • Social Service Referral
  • Early Learning Coalition-VPK Application Site
  • Trainings and Workshops
  • ACCESS Florida Application Site
  • Family Support Services

Get Involved

Donate or Volunteer

215 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Ocala, FL 34475
352.732.0457

HOURS:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed: 1pm – 2pm for lunch

Brooksville Family Resource Center

329 West Jefferson Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
352.593.5687

HOURS:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed: 1pm – 2pm for lunch

1041 CR 468
Leesburg, FL 34788
352.787.0391

HOURS:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed 12:30 pm – 1pm for lunch

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