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
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
HPH provides care and services to adults and children facing end-of-life issues and their family members. Services are given regardless of ability to pay. The agency offers numerous grief programs for persons of all ages for free.
Please see the website for all services.
Toll Free: 1.866.940.0962
Services Include:
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.
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:
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 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.
Episcopal Children's Services provides a range of early learning programs for children. Head Start and VPK are both available as well. Programs are for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.238.3463
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
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.