Children ServicesCatholic 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.
Columbia County Health Department provides a range of services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Services include:
This agency offers help to pregnant women. All services are free to clients. Counselors provide a caring atmosphere where women can be educated about their choices. They can get adoption information or post abortion counseling. They can also get baby supplies. Please see the website for all services.
They provide the following:
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 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.
Staff, volunteers and local agencies team up to provide a strong voice in court on behalf of abused children. They partner together to make positive changes in the lives of these children. Their mission is to advocate for their best interests and have the safest and most positive outcomes for them. Please call for more information
Alternate Number: 386.758.1170
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:
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:
Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency strives to promote recovery and offer solutions to those facing mental illness. They also treat addiction and other challenges. The Access Center is staffed 24/7. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Services include:
Access Center: 352.374.5600, Ext. 3
This program is under the Florida Department of Education. SEDNET networks with the education, mental health and child welfare systems. They work with the families of children with mental, emotional and behavioral problems. The goal is for youth to have access to the services they need to succeed in life. Many services are coordinated through the school system. Please see the website for more information.
