Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend

Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend

Non-profit early childhood education and family services

Overview

Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend runs a community-based, non-profit program in Florida's Big Bend that provides early childhood education and comprehensive family services. It operates Early Head Start for infants and toddlers (0-3) and the Three and Pre Program for children 3-5, plus childcare center management for partners. Early Head Start delivers child development, health, nutrition, and family engagement services for low-income families, while Three and Pre uses the Creative Curriculum to build language, literacy, and math skills for fee-for-service. Each center includes a family advocate to connect parents with resources, prioritizes children with special needs through collaborations with therapists and students, and aims to support at-risk families and promote school readiness.

About Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend

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Why Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Education

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tallahassee, Florida

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • FY2025 audit showed revenue rose to $7.22 million from $5.51 million.
  • Grants and contracts supplied $6.79 million, confirming strong public-funding demand.
  • CFNF awarded Kids Inc. $1,500 in June 2026 and praised its SNAP-focused mission.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue still depends on grants and contracts for roughly 90% of funding.
  • The largest grant requires one dollar locally for every four dollars received.
  • Federal HHS cuts or reimbursement delays can force closures by FY2027.

What makes Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend unique

  • Only Early Head Start provider in Leon County, serving 104 children and families in 2026.
  • Four center sites plus a home-based program cover Leon, Jefferson, and Madison counties.
  • Family advocates at every center connect parents to resources, therapists, and university students.

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