About Families Count

Our mission is preventing child abuse by growing healthy families.

Incorporated in 1983, Families Count is a non-profit, charitable organization made up of social workers, nurses and other professionals. We operate numerous service programs and Family Resources Centers in 10 Northwest Florida counties from Escambia to Bay.

Families Count is committed to...

helping children grow physically and emotionally by providing families quality services that prevent, diagnose, and treat child abuse and neglect.

• Assist families in obtaining access to resources
• Strengthen parenting skills among caregivers
• Build the capacity of communities to address the needs of children, youth and families
• Promote safety and permanancy in homes
• Provide early intervention services
• Prevent child abuse and neglect

Vision

To be the leader in the community as advocates striving to help all children and families grow to their optimal potential.

Values

• Ethics - the highest standards of behavior based on honesty, integrity and consistently doing the "right" thing.
• Vision - the ability to look forward to the future and make the key decisions necessary to accomplish targeted goals.
• Creativity – dynamic originality in exploring new strategies that will improve customers’ quality of life.
• Superior Service – committed to providing exceptional service and compassionate care.
• Leadership – dedicated to expert stewardship of the organization’s resources and to responsible growth.
• Teamwork – respecting one another and working together to achieve the organization’s goals.

Accountability

Families Count has been accredited by CARF for the following programs:

• Child Protection Team
• Family Support Team
• Service Stations
• Healthy Families
• Rapid Response

Download: CARF Accreditation Letter (PDF)

Download: 2010 CARF Survey Report (PDF)

Download: 2009 Financial Statements (PDF)

Download: 2009-2010 Customer Satisfaction Report (PDF)

View our Form 990 and other information at Guidstar.org.