Family Assistance ServicesCARD serves people with autism. They can help those with similar disabilities, too. It is all free of charge. Please call 352.265.2230 or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.928.8476
Services:
Avow Hospice provides Avow Kids. This program is designed for children ages 5 to 17, and provides support and companionship to children who are grieving. The reason might be the loss of a parent, sibling, friend, or relative through illness, accident, deportation, suicide, or homicide. Please call or visit website for more information.
The AWARENESS Program for Women Assistance, formerly called "The Miami Rescue Mission and The Center for Women and Children," helps homeless women and children. They offer a place to stay overnight and a long-term recovery program. The group also has other services for single mothers who need help. To learn more, please call or visit their website.
Baby Basics of Collier County, Inc. provides diapers to low-income families with children from birth to three years old. Please call for more information.
This program provides telephone calls to frail or home bound clients to assure their safety and well-being. The calls can be daily, weekly or occasionally.
Clients can get counseling for personal, financial or other problems. A case manager can help identify and locate necessary resources.
Please call the office for an appointment.
CCE provides services to elders 60 years or older. It is for those who need help with activities of daily living. Case managers are responsible for helping elders and family members find, plan and coordinate needed services and resources.
Services Include:
Seniors can get help with house cleaning, laundry and shopping. It is for seniors over 60 years of age.
This service is for frail elders who live alone. The client wears a special pendant. It is a monitoring device that is linked by phone to a response center. The client gets help by pressing a button on the pendant.
You are just a few steps away from finding out if you are eligible to receive education benefits. All information can be completed online.
If you can't apply online, you can call 1.888.442.4551 to have a form mailed to you.
You may also receive an application form at the school or training establishment you wish to attend. The VA certifying official at the school should have the forms available. They can help you to fill them out and will submit them to VA.
