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/
Arnette House provides a safe and caring space to youth between the ages 12 - 17. They provide support beyond just food and shelter. Youth are taught basic life skills and self-reliance. This helps them live on their own once they turn 18 and leave foster care. Please call 352-622-6135 or go to the https://arnettehouse.org/services/ to learn more.
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 has help for people who have been in jail and struggle with substance abuse, but haven't committed violent crimes. They have different programs to support the needs of those in jail, people who have been released, and their families. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
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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:
This center has a range of programs and events. They have them for kids, teens, adults, and seniors. It has a computer lab that is open for public use. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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