Children ServicesThis group offers education and support to families. That have recently welcomed a new child into their life. The group provides classes, playgroups, home visiting, and more. This is to help give families a great start. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Include:
There are currently two eye glass programs:
Prescription Glasses
A client that needs glasses must have an employment letter from their employer stating the need to have glasses to perform the job. Or, for Children in Marion County. When children need glasses for school, they must have a letter from their school of attendance stating the need. They must also have a parent letter, proper ID, and social security cards for both parent and child.
Reading Glasses
Reading glasses are given away at the office. They have a small reading chart to determine the strength needed for each client.
Call for more information.
Food 4 Kids is a “backpack program” for hungry children in Marion County. Guidance counselors at the schools provide each child’s name to them, including the number of siblings in the household. Volunteers pack durable, rolling backpacks full of food for each household. The volunteer delivers the backpacks directly to the school, tagged for each child. The child takes the backpack home on Friday afternoon and returns them to school on Monday morning. Then, the volunteers pick up the backpacks at the school and the process starts all over again.
Backpacks include:
Call for more information.
The Jefferson County Health Department provides a variety of services. Cost of services will depend on Financial Eligibility and/or Sliding Fee Scale. Medicaid and Medicare are welcome. Some services have set fees.
Services:
Please call or visit website for more information.
This group runs Jessie’s Place. It is a child advocacy center. They help children move from victim to survivor. The available help works to improve the child’s well-being. This can be emotional or mental. As well as behavioral, physical, and spiritual. All services are free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
JFCS provides counseling and social services to those in need. They offer a helping hand and never turn clients away because they are unable to pay. Please call 941.366.2224 or visit their website to learn more.
Easterseals of Northeast Central Florida offers a respite program for caregivers. It is called Joey’s Gift. The program offers a healthy break for caretakers. A break from the demands and strain of caring for a loved one with special needs. The program is for children between the ages of 1 – 18. Their siblings are welcome too. The program runs for four hours on designated Saturdays only. From 10 am to 2 pm. The staff and volunteers care for children. In the safe and fun environment of an Easterseals Child Development Center.
What to Bring:
This group offers a respite program for caregivers. It is called Joey’s Gift. It offers break for caretakers from the demands and strain of caring for a loved one with special needs. The program is for children between the ages of 1 – 18. Their siblings are welcome too. The program runs for four hours on designated Saturdays only. It goes from 10 am to 2 pm. The children are cared for by staff and volunteers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This program is called JOTS for short. It provides toys and gifts to children. The help is for those families experiencing homelessness. It is also for those families with financial hardships. Please call 850.257.5786 or visit the website to learn more.
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
