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.

Other locations include:

Panama City Office
3128 East 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
850.763.0475

Fort Walton Beach Office
11 First Street SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850.244.2825

Pensacola Office
P.O. Box 6330
Pensacola, FL 32503
850.435.3516

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.

Lutheran Services Florida has help for runaways and troubled youth. The goal of LSF Youth and Family Services is to reunite families.

Professionals and trained staff provide a full range of services including:

• Aftercare/Follow-Up for Six Months
• Case Management
• Counseling, individual and family
• Intervention
• Referrals
• Screening and Assignments
• Short-term, residential shelters for runaways and troubled youth ages 10-17
• Temporary Shelter

Call for more information.

Currie House Youth Shelter
4610 West Fairfield Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32506
850.453.2772

HOPE House Youth Shelter
5127 Eastland Street
Crestview, Florida 32539
850.682.2374

Opportunity Place Inc. helps families who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need.

Services include:

• Parenting Skills
• Budgeting
• Coping with Trauma
• Coping with Group Living
• Health and Nutrition
• Life Skills
• Resume Writing
• Job Interviews
• Housing

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:

Tri-County Community Council, Inc. provides a range of social services to those in need within the community.

Services include:

• Transportation to medical appointments, shopping and recreation
• Head Start school readiness program
• Help with utility bills and rent
• Emergency food

Please call or visit website for more information.