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.

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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. 

Learn more about Kids Central’s Family Preservation Services

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.

Learn more about Kids Central’s Healthy Start Program

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.

Learn more about Kids Central’s Baby Sleep Basics Program

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.

Learn more about Kids Central’s MIECHV Program

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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.

Independent Living Services

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 …
Family Resource Center

Many of the families served by Kids Central and its partners struggle with meeting concrete needs such as food and clothing.
Caregivers

Kids Central links caregivers with much-needed services and support. This includes our Kinship Care program, which assists relatives who are caring for relative children but who are not their own biological children
MIECHV Program (Alachua and Marion Counties)

The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program gives pregnant women and families, particularly those considered at-risk, necessary resources and skills to raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and ready to learn. From birth to kindergarten, by electing to participate in the MIECHV programs, families receive help from health, social service, …

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KCI 2024 Company Retreat

The Kids Central staff had an amazing time at our annual company retreat! We had fun connecting with old friends, making new friends, and playing team-building games. During the retreat, we had a chance to recognize all the incredible staff who have been with Kids Central for the past 1 -15 years. We were also …

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HALO Awards 2024: Disco Ball

HONORING EXCELLENCE IN FOSTER CARE Break out your bellbottoms, polish those platform shoes, and get ready to boogie — Kids Central is hosting the biggest disco bash this side of the ’70s!  Shake your groove thing to classic hits as we honor the far-out foster parents who make a difference every day. It’ll be an …

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2023

Our annual Home for the Holidays adoption event was once again held at the Marion County Courthouse. Nineteen children found their forever home in this joyous celebration! Congratulations to each and every family and child!

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