Children ServicesThe Apalachee Center helps people recover from emotional, mental and substance abuse issues. The center offers help to families through moments of crisis and pain to a place of recovery. Please call or visit the 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:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Children’s Home Society provides Early Steps. Services are given to infants or toddlers. Early Steps is for children who have developmental delays. They will give you activities and educational opportunities to help you guide your child through tough times. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Children's Home Society of Florida provides mental health counseling to children. Trained counselors help children deal with their unique challenges. 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:
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.
Ronald McDonald House offers the Bridge the Gap program. They provide care ranging from medical services to transportation to entertainment. Please call or visit website for more information.
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:
