What is CBC of Central Florida?

Community Based Care (CBC) was initiated in 1997. It is a process to privatize the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the care and services to children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. A legislative mandate was passed in 1999, and active implementation began in 2001. Now, the entire State of Florida has been transitioned to CBC.

What is the purpose of CBC of Central Florida?

CBC of Central Florida is committed to building a local system of care and services to vulnerable children in Central Florida. We care for children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect. All services from prevention and community outreach, to case management, foster care and adoptions are provided.

Who does CBC of Central Florida serve?

We provide services to children and families in Central Florida who have been victims of, or at risk of, abuse or neglect. On any given day about 3,000 Central Florida children are actively receiving services.

How do we deliver CBC of Central Florida services to children?

CBC of Central Florida utilizes local community service providers to deliver the direct services to children. CBC of Central Florida serves as the lead agency to this network of service providers.

Who partners with CBC of Central Florida?

CBC of Central Florida service provider partners include Children's Home Society of Florida, Human Services Associates, Devereux, Youth and Family Alternatives, Intervention Services, Kids House of Seminole and Boys Town of Central Florida, just to name a few.

How is CBC of Central Florida different than the State or DCF?

A system of care has been designed and implemented. This system of care better coordinates services for abused, neglected and abandoned children. Our service provider network is dramatically more diverse and locally controlled. More Central Florida children in need are better able to be served here in Central Florida. Community relationships and community ownership have expanded – Community Alliance, Children's Cabinet of Seminole County, County/City Commissioners, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, business Community, etc. Finally, accountability is an increasing part of the dependency system.

Where is CBC of Central Florida located?

Contact us at:

• CBC of Central Florida Corporate Office- 4001 Pelee Street, Suite #200, Orlando, FL 32817
• Administrative and Support Center- 4001 Pelee Street Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32817
• Seminole County Service Center- 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Ste. 150, Sanford, FL 32773
• Orange County Service Center- 4001 Pelee Street Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32817
• Osceola County Service Center- 111 Monument Avenue Suite 501, Kissimmee, FL 34741

How can I help abused, neglected or abandoned children?

There are a lot of ways to help. Volunteer to be a mentor to a child; volunteer to be a CBC of Central Florida advocate, or donate money. Most important GET INFORMED and get involved.