Hidle House is a crisis shelter. They offer shelter to youth, ages 10 to 17 years old. Shelter can be provided for up to 21 days. Please call or visit website for more information.

Big Bend Community Based Care offers Child Abuse Prevention Services. They help families avoid situations that lead to abuse and neglect.

Child Abuse Prevention Services include:

• Family Counseling
• In-home Supervision
• Voluntary Protective Services
• Parent Training

Please call or visit website for more information.

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida helps those in need within the community. Many services are offered to help.

Services include:

• Adoption Services
• Christmas Connection
• Emergency Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Immigration & Refugee Services
• Matthew's Nursery
• Pregnancy Services
• Project Rachel
• St. Barnabas House

Please call or visit website for more information.

Children’s Home Society of Florida offers a wide range of programs for children and their families. They hope to help through counseling, and other services.

Services include:

• Adoption
• Child Welfare
• Counseling
• Early Steps
• Independent and Traditional Living
• Residential Care
• Children’s Advocacy Centers
• Open Doors
• Sexual Abuse Treatment
• St. Mark’s Emergency Shelter
• Tree House
• Victims of Crime Act
• Wendy’s Wonderful Kids

Please call or visit website for more information

The McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities gives students with special needs the chance to attend a private school. The program is for students in grades K-12. Please see the website for more information.

Please go to this website: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/k-12-scholarship-programs/mc…

The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Check-ups and shots
• Dental
• Doctor visits
• Emergencies
• Hospital
• Mental health
• Prescriptions
• Surgery
• Vision and hearing

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offer many opportunities for children in need. Services are for youth ages 8 through 18 years of age. Trained staff nurture youth and provide a warm sense of security and guidance. Counseling services are available for each child. There are programs for their parents as well. Other services include summer camp and a mobile camping program.

Services Include:

• Community Based Services
• Harmony in the Streets
• Residential Care Services
• Summer Camp

Please call or visit website for more information.

Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center provides a range of services to children and their families. They help with child abuse issues.

Services Provided:

• Family Bio-Psychosocial Assessment
• Family Counseling
• Forensic Interview
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Medical Diagnosis and Evaluation
• Nursing Assessment
• Specialized Interviews
• Treatment Planning

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Center provides Pediatric care. They provide complete care for infants, children and teens. They help the uninsured and persons who are homeless. Walk-Ins are welcomed. Walk In Hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 11AM. Call for an appointment. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, from 8 AM to 6 PM; Thursdays, from 8 AM to 8PM.

• Confidential teen services
• Disease prevention
• Health education
• Hearing and vision screening
• Physical check-ups
• TB screening
• Treatment of childhood illnesses
• Vaccinations

The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness (The Alliance) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to provide programs and activities aimed at outreach, education, early intervention, and advocacy for all eating disorders.

The Alliance offers: