Family Assistance ServicesCamelot coordinates Independent Living Services to older teens in the child welfare system. Services include life skills training, education coordination and support services. They also have job coaching and financial skills training. The goal of this program is to prepare teens in foster care for adulthood and self sufficiency.
They also assist young adults who have already aged out of the foster care system.
Please see the website for more details.
Interface Youth Program is a short-term residential program for youth. This program is for youth ages 10 to 17 years old. The program helps families and lasts from 3 to 5 weeks. The program is free to youth who are eligible. Please call 352.244.0628 or visit their website to learn more.
Kids Village is a residential facility for abused and neglected children. They serve children ages 6 to 17. The home is for kids with emotional and behavioral issues. Residential services include individual, group, and family therapy. There is a school on campus. There are recreational activities such as swimming, basketball and tennis. They have a chapel, playground and educational center.
The children are encouraged to be a part of community activities. This could be a sports team, arts and crafts, music or science.
Please see the website for more details.
This agency has confidential services for women facing the challenges of pregnancy. Services include pregnancy testing and prenatal and childbirth information. The Mentor Program provides support for the mother. She can get baby supplies. Adoption services are available. There are parenting classes, maternity supplies, emergency food and area resources.
All of these services are provided at no cost to the client.
Please see the website for more details.
ARC offers respite care. This is given to children so that parents or caregivers can take a much needed break. Services are given in the family homes or at the main campus in Sunrise. Call for more information.
This thrift store takes donations. Some of the items on hand include windows, doors, furniture, flooring tile, roofing items, and miscellaneous building items.
They have clothing and shoes. They have furniture and appliances
Hours of operation: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday - Saturday
This program offers therapy for children and families affected by sexual abuse. Their goal is to assure the child's immediate safety. They will help the child and family in coping with the trauma.
Services include:
Sunrise has a toll-free domestic violence and rape crisis line.
Important numbers:
Sunrise Hotline: 352.521.3120
TTY: 352.521.3120
Sexual Assault Toll Free Hotline (West and Central Pasco): 1.888.668.7273
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.500.1119
Hours of operation: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Call for more information.
Covenant House Florida provide substance abuse intervention.
Please call for more information.
