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Eldercare Locator- Administration for Community Living
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
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Support Services
Housing
Elder Rights
Health
Insurance and Benefits
Transportation
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged-Florida Department of Transportation
The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. For more information visit their website.
Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Caring Choices - Catholic Charities St. Augustine
This agency runs Caring Choices. They provide a variety of services to help clients during the pregnancy journey. All services are free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
- Adoption Services
- Parenting Assistance Services
- Pregnancy Counseling Services
Make-A-Wish Foundation: Central and Northern Florida
This group is a nonprofit. They grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. They serve 45 counties in Central and North Florida.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - Division of Early Learning
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Division of Early Learning
The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.
Programs Include:
- Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
- School Readiness (SR)
- Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay
This group has mentoring programs for children. Volunteers meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a nearby school or after-school site. Outings can include going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit. They work to create and support mentoring relationships. These are one-on-one and help the children achieve their full potential. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Child Find Services-Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents