Florida Kidcare encompasses four government-sponsored health insurance programs– Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan. Together they provide a continuum of care for children ages birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
FDLRS is run by the FL Department of Education. They offer Associate Centers that have instructional and technical support services for school districts all over the state. These centers assist the FDOE Exceptional Student Education programs. Each Associate Center offers four main services: Child Find, Parent Services, Human Resource Development, and Technology. They partner with school districts, agencies and support personnel. As well as with administrators and students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
March of Dimes focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It also works to close the health equity gap. Visit the website to learn more.
This foundation has a respite relief program. It is for military and veteran caregivers. The program offers access to free, short term relief. Help is in the form of in-home care professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: info@elizabethdolefoundation.org
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Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
Polaris is a nonprofit organization. The group turns knowledge into strategies. They do this to disrupt and prevent human trafficking. They serve victims and survivors through a hotline.
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
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Continuum of Care (CoC) is a HUD program that provides resources to providers and groups in order to end homelessness.
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. It is staffed by attorneys. They offer advice on various legal issues. The services are for survivors of domestic or dating violence. As well as survivors of stalking or human trafficking. Translation and interpretation services are available free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3