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 group offers the family connect program. It connects families to community programs. Families can get free education and support unique to the needs of each family. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Help can include:
This group runs a Feeding Seniors program. It is a food distribution program for seniors. Seniors aged 60 and over are eligible to use the program. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: seniorprograms@haryychapinfoodbank.org
Programs Available:
This group runs the Feeding Children program. It is a food distribution program. The food pantries are in schools and education centers. Food is distributed at the end of the day when parents are already there picking up their children. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
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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: respiterelief@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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