Other Family Assistance ServicesThe aim of this agency is to help protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect. The Hotline gets calls, faxes and web based reports from concerned citizens.
Anyone who suspects that a child has been abused needs to report it to the Florida Abuse Hotline. Failure to do so is considered a felony.
Florida Abuse Hotline: 1.800.962.2873
TDD: 800.453.5145
The Florida Abuse Hotline receives calls, faxes, and web based reports about possible abuse or neglect of children and vulnerable adults. Anyone who suspects a child is being abused is obligated to report it. Failure to do so is a felony. There is also a web based course designed for teachers.
Please see the website for more details.
Hotline: 1.800.962.2873
TDD: 800.453.5145
People with certain disabilities may apply for services from APD.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) may offer the following services:
Please call for more information.
Victim Services provides support for victims of domestic violence. An advocate can go with the clilent to medical exams and court. The advocate's goal is to help the victim and explain any questions he or she may have about the legal process. The agency offers counseling and criminal justice support. It also provides information and referrasl.
Please see the website for all services.
Catholic Charities provides many services to those in need without regard to race, religion, ethnic group, etc.
Services include:
Please see the website for more information.
This agency helps people with disabilities with a broad range of services. The goal is to enable them to live as independently as possible. Sign language interpreting services are available. Some Medicaid recipients may be eligible to transfer from a nursing home to their own home.
Services include:
Please call for more information.
Locations:
Main Location
222 SW 36th Terrace
Gainesville, Florida
32607
352.378.7474
7361 Forest Oaks Boulevard
Spring Hill, Florida
34606
877.232.8261
3774 West Gulf-to-Lake Highway
Lecanto, Florida
The program offers relevant personal, social, therapeutic, and work skill training to adults with disabilities through community and center-based resources. The activities are designed to advance individual independence and expand participants’ life choices at work, home, school, and in the community.
Call or visit website for more info.
Explore Adoption is a statewide adoption program. It promotes the benefits of public adoption. It urges families to consider creating or expanding their families by adopting a "special needs" child. This means a child who is older, has a medical condition, or is a part of a sibling group. Explore Adoption invites Floridians to find out more about the children available for adoption in their home state.
Visit the website to see answers to all of your questions. You can also view profiles of the children who are ready to be adopted. There are post adoption services as well many other support services.
The Florida Abuse Hotline receives calls, faxes, and web based reports about possible abuse or neglect of children and vulnerable adults. Anyone who suspects a child is being abused is obligated to report it. Failure to do so is a felony. There is also a web based course designed for teachers.
Please see the website for more details.
Hotline: 1.800.962.2873
TDD: 800.453.5145
The aim of this agency is to create a barrier free environment for Floridians with visual disabilities. There are services for children and adults.
Services include:
Please see the website for more information.
