Protecting Children. Strengthening Families. Engaging Communities
About Us
As of July 1, 2019, Citrus Family Care Network (Citrus FCN) is the Community Based Care (CBC) Lead Agency for child welfare services in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Florida Department of Children and Families contracts with CBC Lead Agencies across the state to provide child welfare services in their local communities for children who have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned.
Who we are.
As Lead Agency, Citrus FCN manages foster care and related services, including:
Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention
Protective Supervision
Intake
Foster Parent Recruitment & Licensing
Foster Care Placement
Adoptions
Extended Foster Care & Independent Living
What we do.
To oversee, modernize, integrate and improve the coordinated System of Care serving Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, to be able to protect children, strengthen families, and engage community networks in order to ensure prompt, effective and high-quality services and care.
Our Mission.
For every at-risk child in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties to grow up with a safe, loving, nurturing and permanent family.
Our Vision.
Our History.
Citrus Health Network, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community mental health center that was established in 1979. The organization was founded to provide mental health services to individuals and their families who are struggling with mental illness. Over the years, Citrus has expanded its services to include mental and behavioral health services for both adults and children. Today, Citrus is one of the largest providers of mental and behavioral health care in South Florida.
In 2004, Citrus was granted a Section 330 (e) grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which allowed it to become a Federally Qualified Health Center. Since then, Citrus has expanded its services even further, offering primary health care services in addition to behavioral health services. The organization takes a holistic approach to health care, treating the whole person and promoting total wellness. By integrating behavioral health services with primary care and coordinating care across a broad range of health services and community-based programs, Citrus provides comprehensive care to its clients.
Our Leadership Team
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Our Leadership Team ⋆
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Mario Jardon, LCSW
PRESIDENT & CEO
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Maria Alonso, MBA
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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Esther Jacobo, Esq.
DIRECTOR, CITRUS FCN
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Dr. Kimberly McGrath
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES
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John Antieau, CPA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Melina M. Visser, Psy.D.
CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER
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Renan Llanes, MBA
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
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Leslie M. Veiga, MA, MBA
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & FCN HUMAN RESOURCES
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Marissa Rios
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
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Luis Tomas
DIRECTOR OF QI
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Marta Torres, L.C.S.W.
DIRECTOR OF LICENSED CARE & TYS
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Michelle Samuels
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & DIVERSITY
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Ronnita Waters, L.C.S.W.
DIRECTOR OF PERMANENCY
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Natheena Soto, MPA
DIRECTOR OF INTAKE
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Dr. Linda Martinez
DIRECTOR OF PLACEMENT & BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH
Our Board of Directors
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Our Board of Directors ⋆
Alicia Arner
Sanford L. Bohrer
Dr. Caridad Castro
Pauline Clarke-Trotman
Dr. Georgina Cortes-Suarez
Tyrone L. Coverson
Patricia Croysdale
Jose Del Cueto
Jose Del Cueto
Ireynne Diaz Carnero
Karin Fendl Esposito
Fernando Franco
Gil Lopez
Karina Pavone
Richard Perez
Maria T. Sanjuan
Careers
As the Lead Agency, Citrus Health Network is dedicated to managing foster care services and strengthening families in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we firmly uphold non-discrimination policies and treat every individual with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, sex, or age.
Our goal is to be an employer of choice that provides inclusive & compassionate care for all.
