Head Start is a program at the Boys and Girls club. It is to help children get ready for school. There are two groups. "Early Head Start" is for children 6 weeks to 2 years old. "Head Start" is for children 3 and 4 years old. It has good food and teaches good food choices. Please see the website.

Programs Include:

• Early Head Start - 6 weeks to 2 years old
• Head Start - 3 and 4 years old

This ministry provides food, shelter, and case management in a safe environment for people in the community. They can house around 10 families per night. They also run Arbor House for working mothers with children. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

This group provides supplemental food for those in need. To qualify, you must do an interview with them. You will need proof of your address, proof of your income, and a housing statement.

Please call 407.886.6005 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Also Provides:

• Monthly Cleaning Supplies
• Toiletries
• Household Supplies
• Baby Essentials
• Prescription Financial Assistance

This ministry offers food and other supplies. Their food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. They also have school and bathroom supplies. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

The Pantry offers assistance in obtaining food stamps. They will help you with the application. Please call for more information.

This group offers a foster parent recruitment and support program. It provides training, activities and connections. There are steps that must be taken to become a foster parent. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This ministry provides services for women with unplanned pregnancies. They offer adoption services, parenting classes and resources. Women can meet with a mentor. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption services
• Community resources and referrals
• Emergency food items
• Free pregnancy testing
• Maternity and infant supplies
• Mentoring program
• Paraprofessional counseling
• Post-natal and parenting information
• Prenatal and childbirth information

All of these services are provided at no cost to the client. Call for more information.

The Franklin County Health Department provides the following:

• Birth and Death Certificates Issuance
• Diabetes Assistance
• Environmental Health Services
• General Medical Care
• Hearing
• Nursery, Preschool and School Physicals
• Smoking Cessation
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic

Please call for more info.