Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.

This agency works with other social service agencies. Together they ensure that children with mental and emotional problems have access to the services they need. The website has many useful resources for parents and teens. You can find information about bullying, anxiety, parenting and more. Please see the website for more information.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Assistance includes:

• Community outreach
• Counseling
• Death benefits
• Filing claims for VA disability compensation and pension
• Health care
• Home loan guaranty
• Information seminars
• Life insurance
• Represent veterans and active duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards and other official panels
• Vocational rehabilitation and employment, education

Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

The Arc of Bradford provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Please call or visit website for more information.

https://thearcbradford.org/

The Office of Early Learning provides school readiness programs. This agency offers free VPK. Please call or visit website for more information.

This program provides transportation to the elderly and disabled. It allows clients access to health and medical care, shopping and social activities. It provides door to door service for those who do not have or cannot afford their own transportation. This includes wheelchair transport. Service is provided daily to various sites. In-county shopping trips are provided every Thursday. Private pay rates depend on the destination and trip miles.

There are no services on major holidays, except for dialysis patients.

Rates:
Medicaid Provider trips -$2.00 round trip
Transportation Disadvantage (TD) - $3.00 round trip
Private Pay – for those who do not qualify for Medicaid or TD; rates vary

Counties:
Alachua, Baker, Columbia and Duval

This Care Center provides end-of-life care. It address the physical, social, spiritual and emotional care of each patient. There are services for family members as well. The Care Center is there for those who can no longer remain in their home. The 16-bed center provides all the comfort of home along with full hospice services. Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.727.1889

MADD Victim Advocates can help the family apply for Crime Victim Compensation. Every state offers this type of benefit. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please see the website for more information.

Costs that may be compensated:

• Child care
• Counseling services
• Crime scene cleanup
• Funeral expenses
• Lost wages
• Medical, rehabilitation and prescription expenses

This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Victim/Survivors notification service available. Victim/Survivors may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.877.884.2846