Family Assistance Services

You are searching for Family Assistance Services

1203 services found.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Northwest Florida

Ronald McDonald House Northwest Florida is like a second home for families. They provide services like breaks and other programs to help families. The group believes the family should only focus on healing their child and should not have to go through it alone. These families come to Pensacola for important medical care for their child. To stay at the house, a medical facility, social worker, or nurse clinician must refer guests. The child receiving medical treatment must also be 21 years old or younger.

S.O.S Shelter - Community of Hope

This group has the Safe Overnight Stay Shelter program. It is called S.O.S. for short. It is a very short-term shelter program. It is for families who are unexpectedly or suddenly experiencing homelessness. The program focuses more on those families who are dealing with homelessness for first-time. There are two locations. One is in the south part of the county. The other is in the north part. Families have to call and be referred by 2-1-1. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Safe Harbor Maritime Academy

This group offers an educational alternative for troubled boys. It is a residential program. The program uses the waterfront as a therapeutic and educational tool. Each boy is given the mental, physical, and spiritual strength to succeed in life. The boys learn responsibility while living and working on a boat. At the same time, they are studying for their high school diploma. Please call or visit the website for more information.

***They are currently not accepting new students***

Safe Place - Family Resources

Safe Place is a place where youth ages 10-17 can go to get help. There are over 300 Safe Place sites in Pinellas and Manatee counties. Safe Place services are available 24/7.

Reasons to go to a Safe Place:

  • Is at risk of abuse or neglect
  • Need a break from volatile family situation
  • Ran away from home

See website for locations.