Boys Town offers housing for youth who cannot remain in their own homes. Married couples care for the children in a traditional home setting. There are three homes for boys and two for girls in the Tallahassee area. Many of these children have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect and need a safe place to stay. Youth form a family and learn social and independent living skills that will help them in the future. The ultimate goal is to reunite each child with his or her family, whenever possible.

This agency offers support for anyone who has faced assault, sexual abuse or other trauma. There are several counseling groups available. Parents are included in the treatment of their children who get help here. The Stepped Care program provides free therapy for children. It is for ages 3 to 12. You can reach their services by dialing 2-1-1 or 813.264.9955.

Help is available at any time.

Please see the website for all services.

Trauma Recovery Counseling Groups include:

• Anger Management
• Children’s Sexual Abuse Survivor Group
• Non-Offending Parent/Significant Caregiver Group
• Parent Certification Training Group
• Women's Incest Abuse Recovery Group
• Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems

The Tri-County Head Start is a program of the Tri-County Community Council, Inc. that offers educational programs for low-income children. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

• Extended Care
• Head Start
• School Readiness

Call for more information.

This organization offers after school help. It is for elementary and high school students. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This agency has been helping children succeed for more than 50 years. They provide a SET (support, education, and therapy) of services to everyone touched by a disability. Their unique programs offer families "one-stop-shopping". They serve children from birth to age 21.

Please see the website for a complete list of services.

Special Needs Served:

• Autism
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Delays
• Down Syndrome
• Speech Delays
• Vision and Hearing Impairments

This program helps special-needs children get bikes, wheelchairs and other medical equipment. These items are provided free or at reduced cost depending on a family's finances.

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.