Kids Central helps children and families. They find and train foster parents. They have a program to help relatives who are raising children. They offer support groups, case workers, legal help, and fun family activities. They also help with clothes, food, baby items, and household supplies.

Family Support Programs help children, teens, parents, caregivers, and moms-to-be. This includes help for teens learning to live on their own, home visits for new parents, and support for pregnant women in jail.

FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.

PCCNCF provides multiple services for LGBTQ+ people in north central Florida. Services include:

• Meeting facilities & safe spaces
• Food assistance and supplies for people with HIV/AIDS
• Gainesville Equality Youth group for LGBTQ+ youth (13-17 years)
• Internship program for UF and SFC students
• Social & educational events for LGBTQ+ family & friends
• LGBTQ+ resource library
• ...and more!

For more information, call the number or visit the website below.

Lighthouse Central Florida provides services to the visually impaired. They have programs for children, teens, and adults. . The program includes classes on how to use assistive devices and software to aid in computer access.

This group offers a wide range of mental health services. They are for children and teens. All programs involve parents and community residents. The programs build skills to increase the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families.

Please call 1.800.338.3738 ext. 176422 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Programs & Services Include:

FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.