FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This is a federal program that lowers the cost of phone and internet service. Low-income households can apply for a monthly discount up to $9.25. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) is a program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It helps people who are 14-65 years old and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits transition to work. It offers information about benefits and work incentives. It helps these individuals avoid problems including overpayments, loss of benefits, and financial hardship.
The Center for Independent Living of the Keys (CIL of the Keys) is an SSA WIPA project. It serves several counties in the South Florida region.
This is a nonprofit group of people for whom drugs has become a major problem. They meet often to help each other stay clean. They are not interested in what or how much you used. Only in what you want to do about your problem. Visit the website for more information and meeting locations.
This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.
This program is overseen by Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a nationally accredited family support and coaching program. The program is open to expectant parents. And to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Parents are empowered through education and community support. So that they can provide a safe and stable environment for their children. Services take place in the home and are entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The agency offers access to effective services and programs geared towards students and their families. The students are those with or at-risk of emotional/behavioral disorders. The services and programs help students learn appropriate behaviors. They also help to reduce dependency and help them fully participate in all aspects of school and community. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Children’s Medical Services is called CMS for short. It is a collection of programs. These programs are for eligible children with special needs. The programs are family-centered. And are designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The AHEC provides help to quit tobacco with free programs. Sessions are available in person and virtually. Please call or visit the website to learn more.