Interface Youth Program is a short-term residential program for youth. This program is for youth ages 10 to 17 years old. The program helps families and lasts from 3 to 5 weeks. The program is free to youth who are eligible. Please call 352.244.0628 or visit their website to learn more.

Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.

Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771

Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.

The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers a program to help anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. Victims do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive services. All services are free and private.

Services Include:

• Immediate outreach to victims of sexual battery
• Face-to-face and telephone counseling
• Support groups
• Accompany and support victims through criminal justice proceedings
• Transportation to court appearances and other appointments related to the victimization
• Assist with application process for Victims Compensation and relocation for Sexual Assault Victims
• Assistance with Protective Injunctions
• Emergency assistance with urgent special needs
• Personal advocacy
• Information and referral
• Community education, speeches, and consultation
• Network with other victim service providers and state organization
• Outreach services provided in the Gainesville Police Department
• HIV Test Site

Please contact for more information.

The BCHD offers vaccinations for all ages. They are free to all children through age 18, as Florida law requires immunization for daycare/school. Vaccines prevent serious and/or deadly diseases.

Adult immunizations include Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis A & B, Pneumonia and the Influenza vaccine, when available. Adults may pay on a sliding fee scale. For adult pricing, please call 904.964.7732.

Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.

Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents

Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption
• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Care
• Children's Legal Services
• Community-Based Care
• Family Safety
• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
• Youth & Young Adults

This group helps parents make sure their children are ready to enter school. It offers a variety of programs. The group can also help parents find childcare. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.238.3463

Programs:

• Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
• CoachJax!
• Early Head Start
• Head Start
• Nutrition Program
• Voluntary Prekindergarten

This agency grants wishes to children that have a life threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or go to the website to learn more about referring a child.

Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474