Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CBC?
  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 our purpose?
  CBC of Seminole is committed to building a local system of care and services to vulnerable children in Seminole County. 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 Seminole serve?
  We provide services to children in Seminole County who have been victims of, or at risk of, abuse or neglect. On any given day about 700 Seminole County children are actively receiving services.
• How do we deliver services to children?
  CBC of Seminole utilizes local community service providers to deliver the direct services to children. CBC of Seminole serves as the Lead Agency to this network of service providers.
• Who are our partners?
  CBC of Seminole service provider partners include Children’s Home Society of Florida, Human Services Associates, Intervention Services, Kids House of Seminole and Girls & Boys Town of Central Florida just to name a few.
• How are we 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 Seminole County Children are served here in Seminole County. Community Relationships and community ownership has expanded – Community Alliance, Children’s Cabinet of Seminole County, County/City Commissioners, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Business Community. Lastly, Accountability is an increasing part of the Dependency System.
• Where are we located?
  Our primary service center location is 2921 South Orlando Ave, Suite 150, Sanford, FL. Our corporate office is located at 117 East Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, FL.
• 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 Seminole advocate, or donate money. Most importantly GET INFORMED and get involved.