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By Finding Ways to Work Together 

We Can Make a Difference

Our Mission

“Empowering Youth & Building Strong Families for a Brighter Tomorrow”

CDS fulfills its mission by offering youth and families a safe place to talk and learn through offering a wide variety of programs to the community. 

Our Programs

53 Years 

of helping youth and families in the community achieve resilience & wellbeing. Our mission is achieved through the dedication and professionalism of our committed staff.

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Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Lutheran Services Florida
Florida Department of Children and Families
Partnership For Strong Families
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
United Way of Suwannee Valley
United Way of North Central Florida

CDS Locations

CDS Central

Family Action, SNAP, Administration

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3615 SW 13th St. Suite 4

Gainesville, FL 32608

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​​Tel: (352)-244-0628

Fax: (352)-244-0668

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Interface Youth Shelter -Central Location

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3456 NE 39th Ave.

Gainesville, FL 32609

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​​Tel: (352)-244-0618

Fax: (352)-244-0668

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CDS East

Family Action & Interface Youth Shelter

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2919 Kennedy St.

Palatka, FL 32177

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Tel: (386)-385-0405

Fax: (386)-385-0410

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CDS Northwest

Family Action, Interface Youth Shelter, SNAP

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1884 SW Grandview Street

Lake City, FL 32025

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Tel: (386)-487-0190

Fax: (386)-487-0195

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