The Mary Spottswood Women’s Center provides emergency shelter. This program is for women with or without children. Shelter is given for up to 90 days with full support and resources. This center is open 24/7 every day of the year. Call for more information.
Samuel’s House provides housing for homeless men, women, and families.
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CareerSource South Florida connects workers to jobs. They offer many services that help job seekers prepare and enter the workforce. They also help employers to connect with those seeking jobs. Please call or visit the website to learn more and find your local office.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. provides many programs to meet the needs of the community.
Children’s Home Society of Florida provides Healthy Start. It is a program for pregnant women and families with infants. They will help you prepare for your new baby. They can refer you to free childbirth classes also. When your baby is born, they can provide developmental screenings, and continue helping after the birth. Please call or visit website.
This group offers the High School High Tech(HSHT) program. The program is designed for high school students with all types of disabilities. It provides the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group is a public charity. They work to promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Florida. The group focuses on research and outreach. As well as capacity building. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. is a not-for-profit public interest law firm.
Please call 352.271.8890 or visit website for more information.
A not-for-profit public interest law firm. Operates statewide through Florida. They are committed to the ideas of equal justice and basic human and civil rights for all. Mainly helps individuals and groups with public interest issues who would not otherwise have access to the justice system. And whose cases might bring about systemic reform. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.