This group gives new shoes to kids in need. The shoes are distributed through public schools. The shoes are fitted and given in the privacy of staff offices. Please visit the website to learn more.

Student Nutrition Service is responsible for the school nutrition program. They offer free meals to eligible students. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This school offers an extended day program for $25 per week. The fee is $30 per week for preschool students. Fees must be paid in advance. The Summer Program costs $56 per week. This is for students from PK-5. Please see the Trenton website for more information.

Contact: Sandra Carawan - 352.463.3275

The program includes:

• Computer-assisted learning
• Homework help
• Meals & snacks (summer program only)
• Recreational activities

Healthy Start offers screening for all Florida pregnant women and infants.

Services include:

• Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Parenting Support and Education
• Delivery
• Home Visiting
• Infant care
• Information and referral
• Ongoing care coordination and support to assure access to needed services
• Postpartum care
• Preconception Education
• Preconception planning
• Prenatal care
• Psychosocial, nutritional and smoking cessation counseling

Call for more information.

Lee Health runs the Golisano Children’s Health Center. It is a pediatric specialty clinic. They offer a variety of services. The services are for children from birth to age 18. Patients must have a referral from their primary care physician. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Offered:

BookWorks volunteers read to preschool children at Head Start centers and other locations. Each child is given a book of their own to take home. The program is designed to instill a love of books and reading. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll-free: 888.279.1988
e-mail: goodwill.volunteer@goodwill-suncoast.com.

This program helps adults struggling to cope with loss. A bereavement counselor may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.

Haven Hospice offers grief support after the loss of a loved one. They help individuals, families and groups. Please call 844.544.4836 or visit the website for more information.

Services include:

• Healing Hearts Bereavement Support
• Healthcare Worker Support
• Holiday Grief Support
• Spiritual Care
• Teen Grief Support

The Gulf County Health Department provides a range of health services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee.