Welcome to Heartland for Children
Heartland for Children is the local not-for-profit agency responsible for redesigning the foster care system in Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties. Heartland for Children promotes the prevention of child abuse and oversees the provision of services for children who have been abused and/or neglected. These services include in-home family strengthening, adoption, case management, foster care and independent living. As the local Child Welfare Lead Agency, Heartland for Children is concerned with the safety and well being of all children in our community.
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.
Heartland News and Important Messages
- ITN FY09/10-002 Case Management Services - After careful review and consideration of all information submitted and presented during the ITN process, Heartland for Children has selected the following agencies to invite to negotiate with the intent to award contracts:
The Devereux Foundation, Inc.
Gulf Coast Community Care
One Hope United - Florida Region, Inc.
- Foster Parents: Do you have an early childhood development question? Visit our ASK DEB Corner.
Provider Network News
- Resource News Flash from Weekly Data Packet now available for download.
- Please take a moment to provide feedback on our Network Providers.
- View the Circuit 10 Provider Resource Listing.
- Complete the Foster Parent Satisfaction Survey here.
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Psychiatric Consultants, Parenting Education and Domestic Violence Services: Download RFAs here.
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Click Here for all ITNs, RFAs and Procurement Announcements
Other News
Click the Heart to see "Hats Off News"
for outstanding service to children and
families!
Upcoming Events
View All- Documentation Skills 09/08/2010 at 09:00 am
- Runaway & Missing Children 09/14/2010 at 09:00 am
- Safety Planning 09/22/2010 at 09:30 am
- Safety Planning 2010 09/24/2010 at 09:30 am


