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.

View the 2009 Annual Report

 

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 Children's Home Society of Florida
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

  • Psychiatric Consultants, Parenting Education and Domestic Violence Services: Download RFAs here.

  • Click Here for all ITNs, RFAs and Procurement Announcements

Other News

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for outstanding service to children and
families!      






 

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