The Salvation Army provides the Women's and Children's Shelter. It is a 62 bed facility for women and their children experience homelessness. This facility provides a warm and safe environment for women and children in need of emergency shelter. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily and continues until the facility is full. Please call or visit website for more information.

This program provides support to pregnant women and new mothers. It offers counseling and addresses the issues that are important to each client. They will help you to meet goals, get parenting advice or resolve relationship issues. Women who are part of the program receive Life Points, which can be redeemed for new baby clothing, diapers and baby supplies.

You must be pregnant or have a baby under one year old to be a part of the program.

Additional location:
3308 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite B
Tampa FL 33609

This is a charter school that combines school and work experience for its students. 11th and 12th grade students spent part of their week working in a paid job. The other part of the week is spent in classes studying subjects needed for graduation. Students complete the same graduation requirements set by Orange County Public Schools.

This agency offers Wraparound. It is a planning process. The process follows a series of steps to help children and families. The programs and services, offered through Wraparound, are driven by the needs specific to each family. The help given works to prevent certain situations or events. These are situations or events that would result in a child being removed from their home. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This branch offers many programs for youth. They have sports, dance, martial arts and tennis. They have child care and after school programs. They have swimming, summer camp and more. Low-income families can apply for financial aid.

Please see the website for more details.

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.

Services Include:

This agency strives to help children who live in at-risk areas on the north side of Jacksonville. The Youth Life Learning Centers focus on providing children after-school learning services. They are currently serving children up to the sixth grade. Each year the center adds another grade level so children can remain in the program until graduation. During the school year, the centers are open from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. There is also a 6-week day camp during the summer. Children receive tutoring and have computer access. There are also a number of activities such as field trips, dance lessons and sports. There are currently two locations. Please see the website for more information.

Offering the following services:

• 24 hour a day supervision
• Continuing care
• Family counseling
• Full educational services provided by Certified Lee County School Teacher
• GED option
• Group counseling
• Individual counseling
• Meals
• Psychiatric evaluations if needed, including medication management
• Random drug testing
• Recreational Activities, including Ropes Course
• Typical stay 4 - 6 months
• Weekly parent group

Call for more information.