Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Department of Justice runs the Victim Witness Assistance Program. It works to help victims of federal crimes know their rights. They make sure victims and witnesses are treated with fairness and respect. Please call 850.444.4000 or 850.942.8430, or go to the website to learn more.
Services Available:
This agency offers help for victims and witnesses who are involved in civil and criminal litigation proceedings. These must be proceedings in which the U.S. is a party. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free:1.866.416.2071
Services Provided to Crime Victims & Witnesses Include:
The Violence Protection division is available to provide information to all parties involved with the protection process; commonly referred to as restraining orders.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group supports and empowers individuals with disabilities. They offer a variety of activities and programs. These help people connect and engage with the community. Some of the programs have fees. There is also a virtual option available for some programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This agency can help you find vital records for all 50 states. You can also find records if you are a U.S. citizen who was born in a foreign country. There are fees for each certificate. Please see the website for more information.
Some of the certificates available include:
This program offers vocational evaluations. This is for youth and adults with disabilities. We offer assessments in both English and Spanish. We have special programs for persons with Autism. Please call for more information.
This agency offers an independent living program. The goal is to give those with disabilities the chance to be more independent. They will learn to be empowered and productive. They will learn independent living skills. They will be more able to fully integrate into their local communities. Please call for more information.
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This program offers training and education in job-related activities. There are classes in basic computer keyboarding. Clients learn about resume writing, job search methods and vocational training. This program is useful for people who have recently lost their eyesight. People with a decline in vision can learn how to adapt at work. Please call 850.477.2663 or visit website for more information.
This program is called VPK for short. It is a free educational program. The program helps children be ready for kindergarten. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.866.269.3022
