211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

Services include:

The aim of this agency is to prevent the abandonment of newborns. Women who have an unexpected pregnancy can find help here. Safe Haven is a safety net for mothers and their newborns. They help new mothers before they reach the crisis stage. Clients can get information and advice about adoption and parenting. Please see the website for more information.

24-Hour/Multilingual Helpline: 1.877.767.2229

This agency provides assistance to older Florida residents. A.R.C.s can help the elderly find services such as:

• Long term care
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders - SHINE Program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(Food Stamps)

Call for more information.

Answers for parents is a free hotline that may be able to help parents with a troubled teen or young adult.

Call for more info.

This program may be able to provide week long fully accessible overnight or day camp for children and adults with disabilities or special needs.

Call or visit website for more info.

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

Trained counselors provide social services to children and families. Services include group and individual counseling to help youth overcome serous issues. They will deal with the problems that caused them to be removed from their homes. They will also get help in adjusting to their new home environment. Their families will be involved as well as everyone works to restore the youth back to their families. Parents will also have the chance to take part in the Family Life Education program. They will learn parenting skills and be better equipped to relate to their children in a positive way. Please call for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.765.3797

Services Offered:

• Case Management
• Clinical Social Services
• Family Counseling
• Family Life Education Program
• Individual Counseling
• Parent Retreat Weekends

This agency has a mobile camping program. It combines Summer Camp and Youth Camp and offers it to areas that may be socially and/or economically challenged. The aim of this program is to teach youth how to use their free time in a positive manner. It also helps teaching to accept others and appreciate the cultural differences of all. Please call or visit website for more information.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residental care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call or visit website for more information.