Family Assistance ServicesArnette House provides a safe and caring space to youth between the ages 10 - 17. They provide support beyond just food and shelter. Youth are taught basic life skills and self-reliance. This helps them live on their own once they turn 18 and leave foster care. Please call 352.622.6135 or go to the website to learn more.
This Center provides nursing home residents with quality care. Nursing staff is on hand 24 hours a day. They provide care for those with memory disorders as well. Please call for more information.
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
This group connects parents with child care options. They can help parents find quality early learning programs. They can connect parents with financial aid. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430
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:
The Children’s Home Society offers services for children and their families. They have counseling. They have a wide range of programs for supporting parents. They also give coaching from a Home Visitor. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
This agency grants wishes to children that have a life-threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. Anyone can refer a child for a wish. The group then works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Arnette House, Inc. offers non-residential counseling for families. They help youth ages 6-17 and their families. This help includes teaching conflict resolution, communication, and reducing high-risk behaviors. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
This group helps people find and connect to different services. "Healthy Start" is one of the programs that is for families with infants and babies. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs include:
