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Children's Wishes - Make-A-Wish Foundation
This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more about referring a child.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
Connect - WellFlorida Council
Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
Programs include:
- Education and Support in Childbirth
- Newborn Care
- Parenting
- Child Development
- Food and Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Financial Self-sufficiency
Eating Disorder Groups- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.
Family Action Program - CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
Family Action Program helps youth ages 6 to 17 years old. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. This program is free for youth that are eligible. Please call 352.244.0628 or go to the website to learn more.
Family Counseling - Children's Home Society of Florida
The Children's Home Society of Florida provides counseling to children and families in need. All counseling sessions are private. Please call 850.544.7298 or go to the website to learn more.
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.
Florida Guardian ad Litem Program
This agency helps with court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can also find help. Please call 352.374.3656 or go to the website to learn more.
Florida KidCare-HealthyKids
The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Healthy Start Program - Healthy Start of Central & North Florida Coalitions
The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.