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Healthy Families Citrus

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:

Healthy Start Program - Healthy Start of Central & North Florida Coalitions

TThe Healthy Start program is a home visiting program that helps through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. As well as families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with healthy child development. They focus on pregnancy and breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Alachua County Office: 352.337.1200
Bradford County: 904.964.7732
Citrus County: 352.513.6078
Columbia County: 386.758.1065
Dixie County: 352.498.1360
Gilchrist County: 352.463.3120
Hamilton County: 386.234.0560
Hernando County: 352.848.3977
Lafayette County: 386.294.1321
Lake County: 352.314.6933
Levy County: 352.486.5300
Marion County: 352.644.2717
Putnam County: 386.481.3614
Sumter County Office: 352.569.2959
Suwannee County: 386.362.2708
Union County: 386.496.3211

Levy County Summer Camp - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

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.

Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay provides mentoring programs for children. They offer a Site-Based Program, or a Community Based Program. Volunteers will meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a near-by school or after-school site. Outings can range from going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. The agency provides free or reduced-priced tickets to various events in the community. Please call 813.759.3600 or visit website for more information.

Nassau County Summer Camp - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

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.

Non-Residential Family Crisis Intervention Counseling - Arnette House, Inc.

This group offers family counseling. It can be on or off their main campus. The counseling is to help youth and their families. So that they can resolve crisis situations and stay together. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

  • Assist families in opening lines of communication
  • Link families with needed community resources
  • Reduce high risk antisocial behaviors
  • Teach effective parenting skills
  • Teach families effective conflict resolution skills