Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 352.313.6500 or go to the website to learn more.

Programs include:

• Education and Support in Childbirth
• Newborn Care
• Parenting
• Child Development
• Food and Nutrition
• Mental Health
• Financial Self-sufficiency

Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.

Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.

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 program is overseen by Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a nationally accredited family support and coaching program. It is open to expectant parents. It is also open to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Parents are helped with education and community support. This will help them provide a safe and stable environment for their children. The program takes place in the home and is entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Focus on:

Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.

Available Guides and Resources Include:

• Education
• Family
• Government
• Health
• Programs
• Wounded Warrior