Welcome to Heartland for Children
Heartland for Children (HFC) is the non-profit lead agency overseeing Community Based Care in Circuit 10 which encompasses Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties. Heartand for Children is responsible for the provision of services for children who have been abused and/or neglected. These services include foster care, case management, independent living and adoption. As the Child Welfare Lead Agency, Heartland is concerned with the safety and well being of children in our community. 2008 Annual Report
Mission Statement
Improving safety, permanency, and well being for all children in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.
Vision Statement
To eliminate child abuse and neglect in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.
Congratulations 2009 Heartland for Children - Mini-Grant Recipients
Avon Park Community Development Center, Inc.Big Brothers Big Sisters
Born to Read - Highlands County Library Cooperative
Boys and Girls Club of Lakeland and Mulberry
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland, Inc.
Early Learning Coalition of Polk County
Explorations V Children's Museum
Hardee County Health Department
Harrison School of the Arts Theater Department
Healthy Start Coalition
Heartland Food Reservoir
HELP of Ft. Meade
Highlands County Children's Advocacy Center
HOT DOCS Parent Training
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Fl.,Inc.
Polk County School Board - HEARTH Program
Polk Education Foundation
Success by 6, United Way of Central Florida
Tri-County Human Services
Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division
Winter Haven Hospital Regency Medical Center
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outstanding service to children and families!
