Florida Legal Services, Inc
This group is a nonprofit, law office. They are a leader in advancing economic, social, and racial justice. They also advocate for the poor and vulnerable.
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Family Empowerment Scholarship Program - Florida Department of Education
This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)
Supportive Services - American Cancer Society
This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
Services include:
Children's Program - Florida Division of Blind Services
The Florida Division of Blind Services offers the Children's Program. This is for children in kindergarten through high school. They help foster the child's learning and independence. Please call 850.872.4181 or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Victim Witness Assistance Program - United States Attorney’s Office
The Department of Justice runs the Victim Witness Assistance Program. It works to help victims of federal crimes know their rights. They make sure victims and witnesses are treated with fairness and respect. Please call 850.444.4000 or 850.942.8430, or go to the website to learn more.
Services Available:
United States Department of Justice Northern District of Florida
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of three districts in Florida. It is made up of twenty-three counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Crime Victim Compensation- MADD
This government group offers victim advocates and helps them apply for the Crime Victim Compensation. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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24-Hour Victim Helpline: 877.623.3435
The Program may Help you get Compensation for:
A Safe Haven For Newborns-The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
Services:
The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation
This agency provides a safety net for women with unexpected pregnancies. The goal is to make sure that no baby is abandoned. Mothers with newborns can get advice about adoption or parenting and make plans for their baby's future before they reach a crisis stage. They can get help as they decide what is best for themselves and their babies. Please see the website for more information.
Safe Haven also wants to form local chapters in every Florida county.
Important Numbers:
24-Hour Multilingual Helpline: 1.877.767.2229
To Form a New Chapter: 1.877.767.2229
Time Sensitive Issues: 786.246.1304