This is a group home for girls ages 13 to 18. They are placed here by DCF because of abuse or neglect at home. Some girls are also placed by their parents due to stressful family situations. The program focuses on helping the girls learn independent living skills, such as education, job skills, money management, and problem solving. They also receive individual therapy and group therapy from licensed therapists.

Please visit the website to learn more.

Homeless families who come to Family Promise stay at a local congregation for one week. While there, they get three meals a day, case management and other services. They can use laundry facilities, a computer and get phone access at the Family Center. They will also meet with a social worker who will develop a plan of action to get the family on the path to self sufficiency. Please see the website for more information.

Residents and other adults attend the Day Program. They take classes in computer skills, home economics, small animal care and gardening. They learn arts and crafts, physical education, and academics. Also, a woodworking shop has been built and is a source of employment to our students.

Hours of operation: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday - Friday

The Angelus consists of 5 group homes. They house severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves. There is room for 40 residents. All residents have have physical challenges.

This agency has services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include education and referrals. They also have dental services. Please see the website for more information.

The Compassion House is a living facility. It is for homeless women and women with children. They provide a total of 8 bedrooms. Washing machines and dryers are available. They accept women or women with children who don’t have a place to live, provided they meet qualifications.

The mission is to provide the following services:

• Emergency shelter, food, clothing and counseling for homeless women and women with dependent children
• Help the women and children create and execute “Life Plans” (Case Plans) with the goal of having their clients achieve self-sufficiency, permanent housing and the ability to get back on their feet so that they can live full productive lives
• Work diligently with other organizations to provide women and children opportunities for health care, childcare and employment

Call for more information.

This agency helps parents prepare their children for school. Parents can sign their child up for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) programs that will help with this prep. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services provided:

• Onsite Eligibility
• Resource & Referral
• School Readiness
• Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten

We provide assistance for parents and their children's schooling. We offer many services that help with getting your child ready for their first day of school or their continued success. Please visit our website or call for more info.

The Family Life Center provides a range of services to victims of abuse.

Services include:

• 24-Hour Crisis Counseling
• Emergency and Non-emergency Medical Care
• Referrals for Legal Aid, Representation, and Court Advocacy
• Private Counseling
• Emergency Shelter for women and children in Domestic Violence situations
• Interpreters for hearing impaired
• Parenting Classes
• Budgeting Help
• Employment Skills
• Help with obtaining GED
• Food
• Clothing
• Personal Care Items
• Transportation
• Translators for important documents

For emergency shelter, please call 386.437.3505

You can also e-mail directly at: familylifecenter@gmail.com

Please call or visit the website for any additional information.