Family Assistance ServicesMonroe County Health Department provides the WIC program. WIC is a federally funded nutrition program. For Women (must be pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 6 months postpartum), Infants and Children up to 5 years of age. See website for more information.
WIC’s Fee Services:
Osceola County Health Department provides the WIC program. WIC is a federally funded nutrition program. For Women (must be pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 6 months postpartum), Infants and Children up to 5 years of age. Contact for more information.
WIC’s Fee Services:
Locations:
Kissimmee
1875 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, Florida 34744
Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00
407.343.2085
St. Cloud
1050 Grape Avenue
St. Cloud, Florida 34769
Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00
407.943.8679
Poinciana
105 North Doverplum Avenue
Poinciana, Florida 34758
Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00
407.943.8601
Any 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. They cannot have received a wish from another similar agency.
Please see the website for more details.
WIC is a special nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children.
WIC provides:
To make an appointment, please call 941.741.3400 M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Additional Locations:
Tillman Full Service
2715 16th Avenue E.
Palmetto FL 34221
Tues & Thurs - 8:00am - 5:00pm
941.721.2241
Pine Village
1107 56th Terrace E.
Bradenton FL
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
941.727.6518
The Salvation Army provides the Women's and Children's Shelter. It is a 62 bed facility for women and their children experience homelessness. This facility provides a warm and safe environment for women and children in need of emergency shelter. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily and continues until the facility is full. Please call or visit website for more information.
Women's Center of Jacksonville provides individual and group counseling. The program has a flexible fee. You must meet eligibility requirements. Free counseling is available for recent sexual assault victims and their families. Please call 904.722.3000 or visit website for more information.
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 charter school that combines school and work experience for its students. 11th and 12th grade students spent 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.
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.
