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Kids Central

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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.

10/23/2026

🚨 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.

10/01/2026

Today, our Wildwood and Marion offices wore pink and purple in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💗💜

We’re proud to stand together to raise awareness, show support, and remind our community that every person deserves care, safety, and support.

09/30/2026

MENTORS NEEDED!

Help us to create life changing matches by applying to be a mentor to current and former foster youth, ages 16-23, today! Be the positive impact in a young person's life and make a real difference.

To learn more, go to https://www.kidscentralinc.org/get-involved/mentoring/.

09/25/2026

🍊 ORANGE YOU GLAD FOR OUR CHILD WELFARE WORKERS?!

We had so much fun showing a little love to the amazing team at Kids Central Ocala!

Our child welfare workers pour so much of themselves into serving children and families in our community. We hope these orange treats were a sweet reminder that we see you, we appreciate you, and the work you do matters! 🧡

Thank you, Kids Central, for all you do for children and families in Marion County. We are grateful to work alongside you as we work together to change the way foster care begins!

09/23/2026

A heartfelt thank you to The American Legion Auxiliary #347 for once again supporting our Resource Center! 💙

Your continued generosity helps provide valuable resources and support to the children and families we serve. We are so grateful for your ongoing partnership!

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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