Other Family Assistance ServicesThis group has a Blind Babies Program. It provides early intervention services. These services are for families and their children living with visual impairments. The goal is to make sure children are at the same level as their peers once they enter the school system. The program is for children from birth through the age of 5. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Freedom Waters Foundation provides Adaptive Sailing. This program teaches people with disabilities to sail to the best of their ability. Please call or visit website for more information.
United Way offers workshops as part of the Born Learning program. These workshops help parents explore ways to enhance their child's development. UWNF provides parent education workshops that are simple, fun and interactive. All parents may attend. This includes those who have been court ordered to attend a parenting class. Parents with disabilities and those with low literacy levels may also come. UWNF provides information on the stages of development, nutrition, early literacy and more. Child development topics are also included. All workshops are free. Please see the website for more information.
Please see this website: https://www.unitedwaynefl.org/born-learning/
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.226.6075
Second Chance of Northwest Florida offers a day program. It focuses on the post-rehabilitation journey from a brain injury. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
This program may be able to help with low-cost medical services.
Call or visit website for more information.
This group provides reentry services for non-violent offenders who have substance abuse issues. The available services are made up of multiple programs. They accommodate the needs of the jailed, former inmates, and their families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
This group runs Broward Permanent Supportive Housing. The program offers housing. It also offers supportive services. It is for homeless individuals and families. The participants have severe and persistent mental illness. The program will stabilize them and help prepare them for an independent life. Any fees are based on income. There are requirements to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: BrowardInfo@voa-fla.org
Program Includes:
The Center offers an open computer lab.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
