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.About 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. HFC 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.Since 2004, Heartland for Children has been in operation in the community implementing the new System of Care to better service children and families that are in need of support and services to prevent child abuse and neglect getting help to families before harm occurs through our prevention efforts.
As the Child Welfare Lead Agency, Heartland is concerned with the safety and well being of children in our community. HFC currently oversees on a daily basis the care of 2800 - 3200 children who have experienced abuse and / or neglect right here in our community. HFC is charged with the responsibilities of ensuring that the children in Circuit 10 (Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties) are safe from abuse/neglect and are receiving services for their mental health and physical well being.