Family Assistance ServicesThe Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
The aim of this agency is to help protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect. The Hotline gets calls, faxes and web based reports from concerned citizens.
Anyone who suspects that a child has been abused needs to report it to the Florida Abuse Hotline. Failure to do so is considered a felony.
Florida Abuse Hotline: 1.800.962.2873
TDD: 800.453.5145
This group offers a variety of programs under their Academic Success service. These programs help kids navigate life’s daily challenges. They also give them the tools to excel at school. So that they can graduate and thrive. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
Grace Place provides after-school programs. These programs offer educational services during and after school and summer hours. Services are provided at no cost to children and their families. They have programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Programs include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
DMAB believes that the arts can be a bridge to a better life for underserved children. They blend music and art with after school programs to inspire and empower children and teens. Youth can take part in the Performing Arts Program. They gain cultural enrichment through field trips and interacting with guest artists. Please see the website for more information.
Clients who are seeking state assistance help can apply at their office. BSAO either offers access to a computer with Internet connection. A case manager or volunteer can also help you to submit the application to the Florida Department of Children and Families. We also provide a fax to send the required documents. Call for more information.
A complete list of programs is on the website. Here is a sample:
Banyan Health Systems provide professional teams who help children and adolescents who are facing behavioral health challenges.
Please call for more info.
YFA offers adoption case management. The services help local foster children. The help is to find them a ‘forever family’. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Children’s Home Society of Florida offers adoption services. They help those who are looking to adopt, or those who may have an unplanned pregnancy. Please call 850.266.2700 or visit website website for more information.
