Florida Department of Elder Affairs
The Department of Elder Affairs helps seniors in Florida to have better lives. This group also helps families and those who provide care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs include:
statewide
statewide
Food With Care
Food With Care provides nutritious meals for people who need meals delivered to their home.
Food With Care offers over 60 different meal selections. They have menus for people on restricted diets:
- Diabetic
- Low Cholesterol
- Low Sodium
- Puree Entrees
- Renal
Food With Care Meals are available through Medicaid Waiver, Long Term Diversions, and Medicaid Project AIDS Care.
Florida Department of Children and Families
This agency works to help ensure the safety of children. They protect children, the elderly, and the disabled from abuse and neglect. Please call or visit the website for more info.
Services include:
Injured Workers - Florida Division of Workers' Compensation Service
Florida Division of Workers' Compensation Service offers help to injured workers. They answer questions about the workers’ compensation system. Services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Call: 800.342.1741 or 850.413.1610
Department of Financial Services - Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
This agency is a part of the Department of Financial Services. It oversees the Workers' Compensation program. The program handles claims for employees that are injured on the job. It provides materials and information. It works with employees and employers to ensure compliance with the law. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Direct Aid Program - National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc.
This group has a direct aid program. It is meant to help patients who need financial assistance. There are eligibility requirements that must be met for a patient to qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.927.9659
Grant Assistance includes:
- Food Grants
- Medication Grant Program
- Transportation Grant Program
- One-Time Emergency Grant Program
Service Animals - Canine Companions
Canine Companions provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities. There is no charge for recipients. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 800.572.2275
UF Health Breast Center-The University of Florida Health
The UF Health Breast Center provides compassionate care. And personalized options for patients and their families. The medical team is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast diseases. The team works to streamline care for those diagnosed with breast cancer. As well as for those who are at high risk for breast cancer. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.