ABOUT KIDS CENTRAL

Annual Report & Audit

A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Over the past year, we have been fortunate to continue advancing our work of helping children and families in need. At the heart of that endeavor there is a simple but profound belief: every child deserves a loving home, and every family deserves the support and
resources necessary to stay together and strong.

We could not succeed without the collaboration and teamwork of our dedicated Kids Central staff and community partners. At Kids Central, we believe deeply in Standing Strong Together. Our achievements are only possible because we operate as one cohesive, committed unit. When we stand strong together, we create the foundation children and families need to thrive.

Family reunification remains the cornerstone of our work. The progress we have made this year is a direct reflection of the collective dedication of our employees and the partners who join us in guiding and supporting parents on their path to success. We also recognize the essential role that foster and adoptive families play in providing safety, stability, and love to children who need it most. Their willingness to open their hearts and homes strengthens our entire community.

As we move forward, our focus remains clear: keeping children and families together whenever safely possible, recruiting and supporting nurturing foster and adoptive homes, and ensuring that families have the tools they need to build strength, resilience, and lasting stability. Because at the end of the day, Standing Strong Together is more than a theme, it is who we are, and it is how we create brighter futures for the children and families we serve.

John Cooper

JOHN COOPER

CEO – Kids Central, Inc.