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“I want to tell the staff and Mental Health counselor that helped and cared for me at Hibiscus, thank you for believing in me. 
-Emma, age 12
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CEO Matt Markley 

“Career Pathways is important to me because it has helped me get more serious about school and to really consider my future“. 
– Jarrod, age 16
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Welcome to the Hibiscus Children’s Center
Every Child, Every Day, for a Better Tomorrow.

Thank you for visiting the Hibiscus Children’s Center website. Whether you are interested in learning more about how Hibiscus Children’s Center is helping to fight child abuse, volunteering, donating, needing help or just want to learn more information about our organization, we are delighted you are here. Together, with our incredibly supportive community, Hibiscus Children’s Center has been saving and rescuing the lives of children since 1985. Hibiscus Children’s Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the Treasure Coast and licensed in the State of Florida.  Since our inception, we have provided over 450,000 safe nights of care to abused children and teens and have helped hundreds of families in crisis.  We welcome you to the Hibiscus Family and look forward to partnering together in the fight against abuse and protecting and strengthening the lives of children and families.

Our Programs & Services

Residential & Emergency Services for Children & Youth

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Mental Health Services for Children & Youth

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Career Preparation & Planning Services

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Prevention & Family Services

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Multi Media

Hibiscus Children’s Center Video

Hibiscus Children’s Center provides safe haven to children & youth.  Hear the story of a special young man who lived at Hibiscus as he shares how it changed his life.
Watch our video to learn more!  

Removed Short Foster Film (PT. 1)

 It would be impossible to fully understand the life and emotions of a child going through the foster care system, but this short film portrays that saga realistically.

Remember My Story Foster Film (Pt. 2)

Part 2 shares a brief glimpse into the court system and accurately portrays the anger and hurt children in the foster care system can feel, flowing from life’s very difficult circumstances.

Love is Never Wasted Foster Film (Pt. 3)

Part 3 tells the story of young Kevi who is torn from the only life he has ever known and struggles to make sense of how he fits between two worlds.

FY22/23 Annual Report

Hibiscus Performance Report Q1 (July-Sept 2023)