Family Assistance ServicesAny child from 2 1/2 to 18 years of age is eligible to have a wish granted. Anyone can refer a child to this agency. Those who have already received a wish are not eligible. Please see call or visit the website to learn more.
The Women's and Children's Shelter has 62 beds. They have a warm and safe environment. The services are for women and their children that are experiencing homelessness. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily. This continues until the facility is full.
Please call 407.423.8581 extension 26480, or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida offers the following services:
Locations:
Downtown Fort Myers Women’s Health
2232 Grand Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
(844) 342-7935
Estero Women’s Health
19701 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL
(844) 342-7935
Lehigh Acres Women’s Health
3415 Lee Blvd, 3rd Floor Lehigh Acres, FL 33971, Lehigh Acres, FL
(844) 342-7935
This program provides support to pregnant women and new mothers. It offers counseling and addresses the issues that are important to each client. They will help you to meet goals, get parenting advice or resolve relationship issues. Women who are part of the program receive Life Points, which can be redeemed for new baby clothing, diapers and baby supplies.
You must be pregnant or have a baby under one year old to be a part of the program.
Additional location:
3308 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite B
Tampa FL 33609
This is a federally funded nutrition program. They give healthy food, and they teach and give counseling about nutrition. They also give breastfeeding support. They can refer you to healthcare services. Their services are free of charge.
Please call 407.858.1494 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This is a charter school that combines school and work experience for its students. 11th and 12th grade students spend part of their week working in a paid job. The other part of the week is spent in classes studying subjects needed for graduation. Students complete the same graduation requirements set by Orange County Public Schools.
Please call 407.898.7228 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
LVCC offers a workplace literacy program. The program is for non-native speakers. It helps workers improve their communication skills. So that they can effectively carry out their role in the workplace. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency offers Wraparound. It is a planning process. The process follows a series of steps to help children and families. The programs and services, offered through Wraparound, are driven by the needs specific to each family. The help given works to prevent certain situations or events. These are situations or events that would result in a child being removed from their home. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This branch offers many programs for youth. They have sports, dance, martial arts and tennis. They have child care and after school programs. They have swimming, summer camp and more. Low-income families can apply for financial aid.
Please see the website for more details.
This center has a range of programs. They are for youth and families. Kids can get the tools they need to empower themselves. Parents can also get support and education.
Please call 407.880.4673 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
