Family Assistance ServicesLVCC offers a family literacy program. The program promotes learning as a family activity. The classes take place in county public schools. They are during school hours. The families get free books to take home and read together. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Available Programs:
Sunrise provides Family Model. This program offers an alternative to traditional community-based residential services. Supervision and support is provided daily in family residences. Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency helps parents of disabled children. Their aim is to give them all the tools they need to prepare their children for school and then lead productive lives in the future.
They can help you with your educational planning for your special needs child.
Please call the office for a complete list of workshops available to parents.
Toll Free Number: 1.800.825.5736
This group helps prevent homelessness and removes families from unsafe living conditions. They also help them reach stability. They offer a home-like shelter. This is for pregnant women with minor children. Please call 941.952.1800 or visit their website to learn more.
Families wishing to use their free services must meet the following criteria:
The Family Resource Center assists with daily needs. It provides training, counseling, and resources for pregnant women and young children.
This agency provides services to youths and their families. SafePlace2B provides shelter to troubled youth. The shelter is open 24/7.
Family counseling services are available.
Please make an appointment for other services. See website for more information.
Important Numbers:
SafePlace2B -941.708.5850
Family Counseling – 941.741.3575
Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County provides the Family Safety Program. This program allows for safe managed exchange and supervised visitation of children between parents with a history of, or potential for, domestic violence.
Family Safety Program Provides:
Please call or visit website for more information.
This program aims to empower, support, and guide families towards a better financial future.
Families can be enrolled for up to five years. During this time stress is placed on further education while having part time employment.
Please see website for more information.
This agency offers a self-sufficiency program. The goal of the program is to get rid of barriers. These are barriers that prevent low-income people from becoming self-sufficient. People in the program will gain the education and job skills they need. This Is so they can get employment at a sustainable living wage. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers a variety of services. The help is for the families of youth in crisis. It includes counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24 Hour Hotline: 850.576.6000
Programs Include:
