Access Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.

Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771

This agency offers services to birth parents facing a pregnancy. They may want to consider adoption planning. Services include pregnancy counseling, medical and living expenses.

Please see the website for more details.
https://www.ccdosp.org/adoption-services/

Camp Boggy Creek is a year-round camp for children with serious illnesses. They are given the chance to have fun at camp. Camp Boggy Creek also offers retreat weekends for the whole family. There is no charge to families. Please call 352.483.4200 or go to the website to learn more.

Toll Free Number: 866.462.6449

The library system offers a range of both in-person and virtual programming. It is offered to residents of Charlotte County.

• Meeting Rooms
• Home Delivery
• Accessibility Resources
• Printing
• Public Computers

Please call or visit the website for more information.

Englewood Charlotte Public Library

Charlotte County Computer Group is a non-profit that helps promote computer literacy. They offer volunteer assistance and classes to those who wish to learn how to use computers. Please call or visit website for more information.

APD helps people with developmental disabilities. They can help teach you how to live, learn, and work in your community. They can also direct you to other resources. Please call 407.245.0440 or go to the website to learn more.

Vivid Visions offers information and referral services for those in need.
Other Services:
Daycare through Early Learning Coalition
Safety planning
Referrals for housing assistance and also Utilities
Counseling one on one or group counseling. Se Habla Espanol
Please call for more information.

This group offers services to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Their goal is to empower people and to provide alternatives to abuse. Please call 352.315.0591 or go to the website to learn more. They also have a 24/7 toll-free hotline.

24/7 Toll-Free Hotline: 352.753.5800

Services Available Include:

This agency offers the Early Steps program. It is for parents with an infant or toddler with a developmental delay. CHS works with parents to enhance their child’s development. They connect the parents with the services and resources they need. There are qualifications that must be met to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.