Kimberly's Center for Child Protection

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Kimberly's Center for Child Protection

Our community working together to protect, serve, and advocate for Marion County's abused and neglected children

When a report of child abuse/neglect is reported to Law Enforcement or Deparment of Children and Families (DCF), the staff of Kimberly's Center Child Protection Team are then contacted, whenever appropriate, to provide services, essentially working as consultants to DCF and LE (Law Enforcement). Some of the services provided by Kimberly's Center are -
- Child Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention Counseling
- Theraputic Supervised Visitations
- Medical Examinations/Consultations
- Forensic Interviews
- Specialized Interviews/Social Assessments
- One With Courage
- Community Trainings/Presentations
- Multidisciplinary Team Staffing

02/21/2026

Kimberly’s Center is beyond excited and incredibly grateful! 💙

Not only were we selected as a charity partner for the Children’s Charity Classic hosted by United Way of Marion County but our amazing riding team — decked out in full *Battleship* theme costumes — took home the WIN! 🚢⚓

Last night, we proudly accepted a $30,000 check, with an additional $20,000 to follow thanks to the leadership, creativity, and heart of the United Way staff and board — and of course some incredibly generous donors and sponsors who believe in caring for children.

That’s $50,000 that will go directly toward providing Trauma Therapy services to the children we are called to serve! Nine other fantastic Children's Charities and Programs walked away with checks totaling an estimated $120,000!

Thank you to E-ONE Fire Trucks (Official Site) for sponsoring our Team and Kunal Gaekwad for your generous gift!

02/17/2026

🚢🎯 Children’s Charity Classic – Board Game Edition! 🎲💙

This year, the Children’s Charity Classic is leveling up the fun with a Board Game Theme — and Kimberly’s Center is bringing the heat with 🎯 BATTLESHIP! 🚢

📅 February 20
📍 HITS
💵 Entry Fee: $10

Get ready to “sink” your competition while supporting so many amazing causes in our community. Every $10 entry helps make a real difference in our community!

Bring your friends, bring your competitive spirit, and come dressed ready for game day fun! ✨

Let’s make waves for a great cause! 🌊💙

02/11/2026

🚨 Last chance for early registration! 🚨

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The countdown is on for the Race Against Child Abuse!

Early registration pricing ends February 15th — don’t miss your chance to sign up at the lower rate before prices increase!

Every step you take helps raise awareness and support prevention efforts to protect children in our community. 💙

Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference.

✅ Register today
✅ Invite your friends & family
✅ Help us spread the word

Let’s finish strong and show up for kids who need us most.

💙

02/10/2026

🌐🛡️ National Internet Safety Day is a great reminder that keeping kids safe online is just as important as keeping them safe offline.

From social media and gaming to texting and streaming, children are navigating a digital world that can be exciting—but also risky. Open conversations, clear boundaries, and education make a powerful difference.

💙 Kimberly's Center for Child Protection is committed to protecting children by empowering families with prevention education, resources, and support. Teaching kids how to recognize unsafe situations online helps prevent exploitation before it happens.

✨ Tips for families today:

Keep communication open about online activity

Set age-appropriate privacy settings

Remind kids they can always come to a trusted adult

Encourage kindness and respect online

Together, we can help children feel confident, informed, and safe—online and everywhere else. 💻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Ocala Police Department Marion County Sheriff's Office

01/28/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens to a child when the difficult decision is made to take them to foster care? Here in Marion County - Kimberly's Center stepped up back in 2018 and created the TIA Program!

Ever since then, children being removed by DCF are taken care of by our amazing team of Trauma Trained Advocates! We meet the physical and emotional needs of children while they wait for foster care right here at Kimberly's Center.

The immensely talented Ale Cretul APC Interiors & Architectural Photography designed this beautiful and safe space for our kids to be loved on while they go through a sometimes-scary process.

Our team is always in awe of the transformation that we see in our kiddos while they are with us. Many of the kids ask if they could live with us forever & cannot wait to come back to Kimberly's Center for their trauma therapy! Having all of these program together under one roof and with our expert staff is critical to healing!

01/27/2026

Our Executive Director, Dawn Westgate, and Board Member Dr. Greggy LaRoche were honored to accept a generous donation from the India Association Cultural & Education Center on Saturday during their annual conference.

Standing alongside the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion County Children’s Alliance was truly a blessing and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when our community comes together to protect and support children. 💚

01/26/2026

We are deeply grateful to Meadowbrook Church and its faithful congregation for entrusting Kimberly’s Center with a $40,000 gift from their Christmas Eve Offering. To be chosen alongside 14 other local nonprofits is a true blessing.

Your generosity reflects a powerful commitment to living out Christ’s call to love and protect the most vulnerable among us. We are honored by your trust in us to help care for our community’s children and families during their most difficult moments.

Address

2800 NE 14th Street
Ocala, FL
34470

Telephone

+13528734739

Website

https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/KimberlysCenterforChildProtec/DonateNow.html

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