WELCOME TO

KIDS FIRST OF FLORIDA

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Kids First of Florida (KFF) is a community-based care lead agency contracted with the Department of Children and Families providing child welfare and foster care services to the residents of Clay County.

Kids First of Florida is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. In 2008, after redistricting by the Department of Children and Families, KFF’s target area was narrowed to focus only on the residents of Clay County, and the Board of the agency chose the new name to reflect our commitment to putting kids first.

Kids First of Florida works with families whose children are either at risk of abuse or neglect or who have already been victims of abuse or neglect.

KFF is responsible for finding and funding placements for every child in foster care, including specialized therapeutic treatment programs.

Kids First of Florida does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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Our Mission

To ensure the safety of children through a holistic approach designed to support the health and well-being of families in order to build a healthier community one family at a time.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you are entitled to interpreter services at no cost to you. Services may be accessed through Florida Relay by dialing 7-1-1. If any accommodation is required, please contact us at 904.278.5644.

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Our Programs

Kids First of Florida is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. 

Kids First of Florida works with families whose children are either at risk of abuse of neglect or who have already been victims of abuse or neglect.

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Prevent Abuse

Kids First of Florida works with families whose children are either at risk of abuse of neglect or who have already been victims of abuse or neglect. KFF is responsible for finding and funding placements for every child in foster care, including specialized therapeutic treatment programs.

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NEWS AND UPDATES

Foster Parent Appreciation Week – Introducing April Williamson

February 15, 2019

April Williamson fosters two siblings; one is a toddler and the…

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Adoption for Families with Children: How to Help Siblings

February 14, 2019

Many adoptions that involve families who already have children. This situation…

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Foster Parent Appreciation Week – Celebrating the Schilkofskis

February 14, 2019

The Schilkosfkis have been licensed for about four years and historically…

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Foster Parent Appreciation Week – Introducing the Watfords

February 13, 2019

Craig and Tracy Watford are veterans of our foster parents program…

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Foster Parent Appreciation Week: Meet The Dales

February 11, 2019

The Dales have had several placements over time, and are known for…

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Meet April & Jodi Swanson – Fabulous Foster Parents

February 11, 2019

The week of February 11 – 15 is Florida Foster Family…

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Kids First of Florida is a community-based care lead agency contracted with the Department of Children and Families.