At Kids Central, we work to help youth and young adults build a strong foundation for their lives. Our Independent Living and Extended Foster Care provide young adults with the life skills and services that they need to make a successful transition to the responsibilities of adulthood. Kids Central and its partners provide Independent Living …
Support Programs
Kids Central and its partners are dedicated to providing support programs to assist children and families, young adults, expectant mothers, caregivers and anyone who is invested in the well-being of children. We offer a variety of support programs to that end.
Independent Living Program
Kids Central works to help youth and young adults build a strong foundation for their lives. Our Independent Living and Extended Foster Care provide young adults with the life skills and services that they need to make a successful transition to the responsibilities of adulthood.
Family Preservation Services
Kids Central is dedicated to helping local families thrive. Our Family Preservation Services work to prevent abuse and neglect – and keep families together – through education, resources, and other supports. Merely a few of these important programs include Baby Sleep Basics, the Parenting Journey Program, the Family Team Conference, and Parent Needs Assistance.
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Healthy Start Program
Every baby deserves a healthy start, and every expectant mother deserves support. Kids Central helps expectant mothers as the managing organization for the statewide Healthy Start program in Alachua, Hernando, and Lake Counties. Screenings for this free program are available to all pregnant women and families with babies up to age 3.
Baby Sleep Basics
Every baby deserves a healthy start, and every expectant mother deserves support. Kids Central helps expectant mothers as the managing organization for the statewide Healthy Start program in Alachua, Hernando, and Lake Counties. Screenings for this free program are available to all pregnant women and families with babies up to age 3.
MIECHV Program
Every baby deserves a healthy start, and every expectant mother deserves support. Kids Central helps expectant mothers as the managing organization for the statewide Healthy Start program in Alachua, Hernando, and Lake Counties. Screenings for this free program are available to all pregnant women and families with babies up to age 3.
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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.
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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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