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Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend
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Non-profit early childhood education and family services
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend
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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
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 1, 2026 Step Up provider approval expands access for unique-abilities families.
- Tallahassee's FY25-26 human services cycle keeps public funding flowing to Kids Incorporated.
- CEO LaFonda Heidel earned Tallahassee Democrat recognition in March 2026, boosting leadership visibility.
What critics are saying
- ACF's May 2025 Early Head Start review found two findings requiring remediation.
- The October 2025 federal shutdown waiver showed immediate dependence on government continuity.
- Loss of Head Start funding would cripple enrollment, staffing, and the organization's operating model.
What makes Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend unique
- Since 1972, Kids Incorporated has specialized in birth-to-five childcare across three counties.
- Each center places family advocates onsite, directly connecting parents to local resources.
- Its Early Head Start and special-needs prioritization create unusually intensive, wraparound services.
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About Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tallahassee, Florida
Founded
1972
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
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