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
Provider Network News
- Resource News Flash from Weekly Data Packet now available for download.
- The timeline has been amended for the ITN FY09/10-002 Case Management Services.
- ITN for Case Mangement Services opens 3-22-10.
- 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
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