Kids Central Incorporated is the not-for-profit lead agency selected by the State of Florida to coordinate child protection services in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties (Circuit 5). 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 children through abuse/neglect prevention services, in-home care, foster care, and adoption. Together with involvement from the communities we serve, Kids Central is truly fostering a better way of life for children and families in our part of the Sunshine State. Explore our site to learn about who we are, what we do and how we can help.