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About Hillsborough Kids

Hillsborough Kids is a non-profit agency created out of a three-year community planning process specifically to perform the duties of the Lead Agency for Community-Based Care  in Hillsborough County.

Mission: To ensure the safety and permanency of abused and neglected children in Hillsborough County by providing comprehensive services that promote strong families.

Core Values: Integrity, Family Preservation, Commitment to the HIllsborough Kids Team, Community Partnerships, Fiscal Stewardship

Hillsborough Kids is governed by a Board of Directors specifically selected to represent the Hillsborough community in developing and overseeing the child protection system of care.

As the lead agency, Hillsborough Kids holds the contract for all child protection services previously performed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office provides Child Protection Family FindingInvestigations previously performed by DCF.  Hillsborough Kids is responsible for administrative services including financial management, contract oversight, data services, communications, quality assurance, training and diversion services.

Direct case management services for children and their families are performed by a network of local community-based agencies including Camelot Community Care, Children's Home Inc., Children's Home Society, Devereux, Gulf Coast Community Care, and Youth and Family Alternatives. Many other partner agencies and providers deliver services and supports for our families.

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2009-2010 Annual Report

Hillsborough Kids Strategic Plan 2012 - 2015

Strategic Plan Survey Results Summary
 
Family Finding Model

Hillsborough Kids received a two year grant in November 2010 to implement a Family Finding practice model. This model represents a significant shift in the way we do things for the children and families in our system of care.

Our goal is to ensure the child's well being both now and in the future. Family Finding builds a team of family members and caring adults who have an active role and voice in the child's care and will provide a lifetime support network. This team, alongside case management and the courts, will be tasked with making decisions together regarding the child's best interest. Some of the team members could be biological or adoptive family members, teachers, coaches, family friends, etc. We believe family connections are vital for the long term stability and support of the children we serve.