Family Service Agency of Bay County, Inc. provides services to those in need. Their goal is to keep people fed, sheltered and employed.
Services Offered:
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrollment form for Joey's Gift: Respite Care
This group offers a respite program for caregivers. It is called Joey’s Gift. It offers break for caretakers from the demands and strain of caring for a loved one with special needs. The program is for children between the ages of 1 – 18. Their siblings are welcome too. The program runs for four hours on designated Saturdays only. It goes from 10 am to 2 pm. The children are cared for by staff and volunteers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group helps prevent homelessness and removes families from unsafe living conditions. They also help them reach stability. They offer a home-like shelter. This is for pregnant women with minor children. Please call 941.952.1800 or visit their website to learn more.
Families wishing to use their free services must meet the following criteria:
This group provides person-centered, adult day health care services. The activities are designed with each individual in mind. They benefit core balance and cognitive and motor skills. As well as problem solving and socialization. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Easterseals offers temporary loans of equipment to those with short and long term disabilities. Items include:
Call or visit the website for more information.
Early Steps is a program that helps families with babies and toddlers who aren’t meeting their milestones on time. Once they turn 3, they may move on to other services offered by the school district or other groups. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Services:
Early Steps is an intervention program for children who have developmental delays, disabilities, and at-risk conditions. These services are for children aged birth to 36 months. They can help your child to learn and develop so that they meet and surpass their goals. There is also help for the family of the child. There are no income requirements. Early Steps will pay for anything that is not covered by public or private insurance.