This group has Child & Family Services. These services are to help parents with their child’s mental health. They easily work with support systems the child might already have. There is a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call 850.522.4485 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Toll Free: 888.785.8750

Services & Programs:

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Inc. provides Child Care to residents staying in their shelter. After School Care is also provided. Please call or visit website for more information.

The CCR&R program helps families find childcare. It is a free community service. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This agency provides a variety of services to help families with young children. They can provide lists of local child-care resources. They can also help come up with a plan for affording care. Please call 352.563.9939 or visit the website to learn more.

Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430

This program offers child protection services. They can also work with other agencies to meet your needs. Please call or visit the website for locations and for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption Services
• Case Management
• Family Intervention Services
• Foster Home Management
• Independent Living
• Residential Group Care
• Shelter Services
• Supervised Visitation Services

Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County provides the Child Team Protection program. When child abuse is suspected, their Child Protection Team is there to help. The team includes a medical director, a forensic interviewers, and licensed psychotherapists. This team works closely with the local Sheriff's Office, the local Police Departments, the Department of Children's and Families, and the State Attorney's Office.

Child Protection Team Provides:

• Medical diagnosis and evaluation
• Child and family assessments
• Clinics
• Multidisciplinary staffings
• Psychological assessment
• Specialized and forensic interviews
• Expert court testimony
• Training for emergency room staff and other medical providers about how to identify abuse

Please call or visit website for more information.

This program works to ensure that families receive the child support they need. Services include proving paternity and getting court ordered child support payments.

Contact your local office if you have questions about any forms you may need.

Please see the website for all services.

Hours of operation: 7:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday

Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption
• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Care
• Children's Legal Services
• Community-Based Care
• Family Safety
• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
• Youth & Young Adults