Kids First of Florida

Kids First of Florida Building a healthier community, one family at a time. The principles upon which services were developed have been adopted from the Children’s Bureau, U. S.

Kids First of Florida is a community-based care lead agency providing child welfare, foster care, and adoption services to Clay County. As the Lead Agency for children’s protective services in Clay County, KFF assumes responsibility for the organization, enhancement, and coordination of a local system of care with a focus on using a wraparound approach and, when needed, providing out-of-home care

placement for children whose families are referred to KFF by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). KFF has a network of local providers that includes paid professionals, paraprofessionals, traditional child and family agencies, participating public agency staff, and community volunteers in a coordinated effort to create and implement individualized case plans as appropriate for children and their families. KFF has the management tools and an infrastructure capable of performing the administrative, financial, and data processing functions, including contracting, billing, managing information, outcomes management, and quality management necessary to serve families and children in Clay County. KFF has a financial accounting system that allows for contracting, flexible fund use, ready access to funds, and other financial needs. KFF has designed a system of care intended to provide a safe environment for children while attempting to strengthen the family system. KFF has implemented a community based child welfare service delivery system with a focus on providing prevention services wherever possible to allow children to safely remain with their family. Department of Health and Human Services, as follows:

• Children have the right to a fair chance in life and to the essentials of health
development, including a sense of belonging, continuity of care, safety,
nurturing, and access to opportunities to acquire the basic social competence.

• The best care and protection for children can be achieved when service delivery
is focused on developing and using the strengths of nuclear and extended
families and communities.

• The values and customs of families from different cultures need to be
acknowledged and valued. Service delivery, training, policy development, and
evaluation must be designed to be culturally sensitive and respectful.

• There is a sense of urgency in all child welfare services to ensure safety and a
permanent placement for children.

• Training must provide information and direction regarding strategies and
methods that promote high-quality service delivery to children and families.

• A strong network of both formal and informal community based resources is
necessary for prevention and early intervention in child abuse and neglect cases.

11/05/2025

Our phone lines are currently down due to our move. If you need to reach our office, please call (904) 318-5633. Thank you!

11/04/2025

Kids First is at Mission today for anyone needing any kind of resources for kids. They are a wealth of information. Come stop by and talk to them.

ICYMI: We are moving!!! 🚚📦💛KFF and Camelot Community Care are no longer located at the Kingsley Avenue location. Our sta...
11/04/2025

ICYMI: We are moving!!! 🚚📦💛

KFF and Camelot Community Care are no longer located at the Kingsley Avenue location. Our staff are working remotely until our new location is fully operational.

We will keep you posted with our new location! 💛

We will be taking our mobile unit out to Mission of the Dirt Road tomorrow, 11/4, from 10-3!! 💚Come join our Prevention ...
11/03/2025

We will be taking our mobile unit out to Mission of the Dirt Road tomorrow, 11/4, from 10-3!! 💚

Come join our Prevention team and enjoy some pastries while learning about the services we have to offer parents and families!

Please share and spread the word! 💛

✨️ ️KFF is coming to Keystone Heights! ✨️The Prevention Team will be in our mobile unit at Mission of the Dirt Road once...
10/13/2025

✨️ ️KFF is coming to Keystone Heights! ✨️

The Prevention Team will be in our mobile unit at Mission of the Dirt Road once a month for 🧁Parenting & Pastries🍩

Come chat with our team about our parenting programs, resources, and see how we can help out you and your family! We will have complimentary pastries for anyone who stops by. 🍩💜

✨️ Our next date is: November 4th ✨️

Please like, share, and spread the word!

Today!! Come join us out in Keystone Heights for this family friendly event! 💛
10/11/2025

Today!! Come join us out in Keystone Heights for this family friendly event! 💛

We are one day away!!!
Come and enjoy a beautiful day outside. Free Health resources and information, Free lunch and activities for all ages.

This October we have one work anniversary to highlight! ✨️Sarah is a dedicated and vital member of our team, and we want...
10/07/2025

This October we have one work anniversary to highlight! ✨️

Sarah is a dedicated and vital member of our team, and we want to thank her for her two years of service on our placement team!

Please join us in saying a huge thank you to Sarah for all that she does! 💛

Tomorrow, 9/27 from 10-2 at Spring Park ✨️💜Don't miss Recovery and Remembrance, a free family friendly recovery event 💜S...
09/26/2025

Tomorrow, 9/27 from 10-2 at Spring Park ✨️💜

Don't miss Recovery and Remembrance, a free family friendly recovery event 💜

Stop by our table if you see us out there tomorrow!

09/25/2025

💙Not everyone is called to be a foster parent—but everyone can do something to support kids in foster care. Here are just a few ways you can make a difference:

🌟 Volunteer with local programs that serve children in care.
🌟 Donate clothing, school supplies, or comfort items like books and blankets.
🌟 Mentor or tutor a young person navigating the system.
🌟 Support foster families in your community with meals, babysitting, or encouragement.
🌟 Advocate for policies that strengthen families and improve outcomes for kids in care.

Every small act of kindness matters. Together, we can remind children in foster care that they are seen, valued, and loved. 🌈

Please join us as we highlight and celebrate two work anniversaries this September! 💙Thank you for your years of service...
09/16/2025

Please join us as we highlight and celebrate two work anniversaries this September! 💙

Thank you for your years of service with Kids First, we are so lucky to have so many wonderful staff members on our team! ✨️

Address

1726 Kingsley Ave, Ste 2
Orange Park, FL
32073

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19042785644

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