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Most parents in Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties agree that they want to prepare their children to be successful in school. Get connected to resources to kick-off a successful 2021-2022 school year.

The Prestridge Family has started their foster care journey about 8 years ago and they have fostered about 100 children! Read their story here.

Can you believe we are just 4 months away from kicking off Heartland for Children's 17th Annual Rudolph Round-Up Holiday Toy Drive?! With your help, our goal is to help make incredible holiday memories for over 1,500 local children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.

It’s not just about helping the children, the children impact our lives as well. My family is multi-cultured, it is a learning experience for everyone. Both the children and the foster family learns each other’s cultures- what foods they like, what products they use, etc. We take the children with us on outings to the beach, theme parks, and treat them the same as our own children. The children are a part of our family.
Andrea & Charles Mills - Foster Parent