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Kids Central helps create brighter futures for children and families in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties (Circuit 5) and Central Florida.

Vision Statement:
A community where families are supported so children are nurtured, safe, healthy, and thriving. The agency develops and manages a comprehensive, community-based system-of-care for abused, neglected, and abandoned children and their families. Kids Central is committed to promoting the welfare of expectant mothers, babies, children, families and young adults through prevention services, in-home care, foster care, and adoption. Kids Central is changing the community for the better – one life at a time.

10/31/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Halloween! 🎃👻 Enjoy the costumes, candy, and spooky fun, but remember to stay safe! Keep an eye out for little trick-or-treaters, use sidewalks and crosswalks, and make sure everyone gets home safely. Have a spooktacular Halloween.

10/29/2026

🎉 A big thank you to New Covenant United Methodist Church for donating bags filled with birthday party goodies for the children we serve! 💛

Your generosity helps make birthdays extra special and creates opportunities for children to feel celebrated and cared for. Thank you for helping us bring a little more joy to their special day! 🎂

10/28/2026

📣 NOW HIRING: Family Preservation Specialist

At Kids Central, we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving home with a path to a bright future. Sometimes, families need extra support to help make that possible.

We’re looking for a Family Preservation Specialist to join our team in Circuit 5! This role works directly with children and families in their homes, providing clinical services and support tailored to their unique needs.

Responsibilities include:
🔹Conducting clinical assessments and developing treatment plans
🔹Providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention
🔹Connecting families with community resources and services
🔹Collaborating with the Family Preservation Case Manager and clinical team
🔹Maintaining accurate clinical documentation

If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and strengthening families, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply today: https://kidscentralinc.org/about/careers/

10/26/2026

Selfless Love Foundation believes youth impacted by foster care deserve a say in the decisions that affect them. Each October, Selfless Love spearheads Foster Youth Voice Month to elevate youth voices nationwide.

This year, youth in more than 30 states will participate in Foster Youth Voice Month, as we celebrate how their experiences and ideas are positively impacting policy and transforming the child welfare system.

This month, join us in celebrating and supporting foster youth across the nation. 💛

10/23/2026

🚨 Marion County Needs Foster Parents 🚨

Right now, children in Marion County need safe, loving homes. If you’ve ever felt called to make a difference in a child’s life, becoming a foster parent may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

You don’t have to be perfect to become a foster parent. You simply need a willingness to open your heart and home to a child who needs care, stability, support, and a place to feel safe.

Our goal is simple: homes waiting for children, not children waiting for homes.

By becoming a foster parent, you can make a meaningful difference in the life of a child in need.

To learn more about becoming a foster parent, visit https://kidscentralinc.org/foster-adoption/ or call 352-873-6332.

❤️ Please share this post to help us reach families in Marion County who may be ready to answer the call.

Together, we can help ensure more children have the safe, caring homes they deserve

10/22/2026

We need your help 💙

Our case management team works tirelessly to support youth in foster care, often providing comfort, meals, and essential items during difficult transitions.

Right now, our case management office is in need of:
• 🍔 Fast food gift cards
• 🎨 Activity gift cards
• 🧴 Lice treatment kits
• 👜 Collapsible moving bags to help youth transport their belongings with dignity while also being easy to store when not in use.

Every donation helps a child feel supported, cared for, and seen!

🎁 You can shop our Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U8Q67SIMZEHP?ref_=wl_share

10/20/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING: Kinship Case Manager

Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Join our team as a Kinship Case Manager and help relative caregivers create safe, stable, and supportive homes for children.

What you’ll do:
🔹Provide case management and support to kinship families
🔹Conduct home visits and monthly child safety/well-being visits
🔹Assess family needs and connect caregivers with community resources
🔹Develop and monitor service plans
🔹Coordinate referrals and follow up on services
🔹Facilitate kinship caregiver support groups and trainings
🔹Build partnerships with community organizations
🔹Advocate for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children

📍 Service Area: All 5 counties within Circuit 5: Marion, Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, and Lake - travel between counties may be required.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply today and join the Kids Central team! https://kidscentralinc.org/about/careers/

10/15/2026

Help Save Lives!

Kids Central is excited to once again partner with OneBlood to host a community blood drive on Thursday, October 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be in the front of the parking lot of our Wildwood office building located at 901 Industrial Drive in Wildwood (across from Russell Stover's Chocolate Factory).

Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, a Halloween themed shirt, wellness checkup, and delicious snacks as a thank-you for their generous donation.

To make donating as convenient as possible, donors can reserve a time that works best for them using the appointment link below:
https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1821673

Every donation makes a difference and brings us one step closer to meeting the blood needs of our local hospitals! Please share this and help spread the word

10/14/2026

Our CARE Awards, held last Friday, was a wonderful day of celebration as we honored the dedicated staff across all our agencies and our incredible community partners!

This special ceremony recognizes those who make a meaningful difference in child welfare through their dedication to supporting children and families.

We also want to thank Youth and Family Advocates (YFA) and Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) for sponsoring this event.

Thank you to each and every one of you for the heart, time, and commitment you bring to this important work every day. Your efforts make a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve!

10/05/2026

Kids Central Chief Finance Officer John A. and Director of Community Affairs Kimberly M. had a great time representing Kids Central at Sumter County’s National Night Out!

They enjoyed connecting with community members, sharing more about the impact Kids Central makes in the lives of children and families, and highlighting ways the community can support Kids Central’s mission.

Address

901 Industrial Drive
Wildwood, FL
34785

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.kidscentralinc.org/

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