Children ServicesThe 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 Agency for Persons with Disabilities helps people with developmental disabilities. The group helps with living, learning, and working in the community. They offer a wide range of services. The available services and resources are to help people and their families. The group works with local organizations and private providers to support those being helped. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors youth in need. They offer a wide variety of programs that pair children, ages 6 through 18, with role models in one-to-one relationships. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Charlotte 2-1-1 is a database that contains over 600 local services available to those in need.
Services include:
Please call for more information.
Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition helps women who are pregnant, as well as children up to age 3 years of age.
Services offered:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Assists parents and schools in the early identification of children who are at risk of developing special or unique needs and who are not being served in a public school.
Call for more Info.
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services to children and families in need.
Services Include:
Please call 904.723.2000 or visit website for more information.
This group gives quality legal representation. They represent children that have been abused, abandoned, and neglected. They work to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the children. They also work to meet their legal, educational, and social needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Children's Medical Services offers a range of programs and services for children with special needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
