Children ServicesHidle House is a crisis shelter for children 10-17 years old. The focus is on providing safe shelter while working with youth to work out immediate family problems. Depending on the situation, stays in the shelter can last from 21 to 30 days. Please call 850.784.1020 or visit the website to learn more.
The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
This program is called JOTS for short. It provides toys and gifts to children. The help is for those families experiencing homelessness. It is also for those families with financial hardships. Please call 850.257.5786 or visit the website to learn more.
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
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.
This program helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies. These items help to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe. This is offered in all four of the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida's offices. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group provides support to parents of children with disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Its information hub can help them:
