Children ServicesSEDNET has services and programs for students and their families. These are for students who have or are at the risk of having emotional and/or behavioral disorders. SEDNET gives them tools and skills to help with these challenges. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
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Englewood Helping Hand provides food and help with utilities. They have backpacks filled with weekly necessities for those dealing with homelessness. They can help with applying for SNAP and Medicaid. Please call 941.474.5864 or visit their website to learn more.
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The Escambia County Health Department helps people in the county and visitors with health services. They have different programs and services you can use. To learn more, call or visit their website.
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This program is overseen by Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a nationally accredited family support and coaching program. The program is open to expectant parents. And to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Parents are empowered through education and community support. So that they can provide a safe and stable environment for their children. Services take place in the home and are entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This adoption program is for the whole state. It helps people adopt children, including those with special needs. This could be an older child or a child with a medical condition. The program also helps families after adoption and gives other types of support. Please call 800.962.3678 or visit the website to learn more information.
Toll-Free: 800.962.3678
This program has behavior health for children and teens ages 6 to 17. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. Counsellors can come to the home, or another location. There is no charge for eligible clients. Please visit the website to learn more.
Opportunity Place, Inc. helps families and single women who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This group offers the family connect program. It connects families to community programs. Families can get free education and support unique to the needs of each family. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The Children's Home Society of Florida provides private counseling to children and families in need. They also have tele-counselling. Please call 850.544.7298 or go to the website to learn more.
This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
