Children ServicesThis 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.
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The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares children for kindergarten. Children must be 4 years of age and be Florida residents to participate. Children may participate in either a school year program consisting of 540 total instructional hours, or a summer program consisting of 300 total instructional hours. Please visit the website or call the number below for information on enrolling.
Volusia Healthy Start Coalition offers services to pregnant women and young children. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Wellness programs for all people in Florida through state, county and local efforts focusing on health and fitness.
Programs teach the importance of stay safe and healthy.
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Collier County Health Department provides WIC to mothers in need.
This program may be able to provide:
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WIC is a program with federal money, run by the state. It is a food program for pregnant women, infants, and children under the age of 5. Eligibility for the program is based on financial and health needs. There is no cost to you. Please call for more information.
Leon County Health Department provides the WIC Program. It is a federally funded program. It serves infants, children up to 5 years old, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and women in the first 5 months after giving birth. Call for more information.
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Any child from 2 1/2 to 18 years of age is eligible to have a wish granted. Anyone can refer a child to this agency. Those who have already received a wish are not eligible. Please see call or visit the website to learn more.
This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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This group helps kids from kindergarten to 12th grade. They work on improving their education and offer fun activities. The programs are in Overtown and West Homestead.
The children's programs include help with schoolwork, support at school, spiritual guidance, fitness, STEM learning, field trips, creative arts, social skills, evening dinners, mentoring, advice for after high school, and summer internships.
