Other Family Assistance ServicesFLC offers a range of programs and services. These are related to literacy and adult education. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs and Services Available:
Statewide Hotline: 1.800.237.5113
Laces of Love may be able to provide shoes to low-income families and disadvantaged youth. Shoes are not given directly to families, but through referrals. They will receive their shoes from a guidance counselor or adult who made the request. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers a free English school. The classes are every Monday and Friday. They are from 6pm to 8pm. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Telecommunications Relay Service provides phones for those who qualify.
Phones are for those who are:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center offers equipment on long-term loan with Florida residents. Residents must be hard of hearing, deaf, deaf/blind, or speech challenged. The equipment is offered at no charge to the consumer.
Equipment offered include:
Please call for visit website for more information.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides the Golden Gate Senior Center. They work with Collier Senior Resources. This center serves low-income seniors who require basic needs such as food, housing, and health care. The center provides daily hot meals, activities and classes, as well as a food pantry. Other assistance programs and services may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.
This program helps adults struggling to cope with loss. A bereavement counselor may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides Guadalupe Social Services. This program helps those in need within the community.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Children's Home Society of Florida provides a program for those interested in adoption. Counseling and other help may be available. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Healthy Start of Southwest Florida provides in-home visits for pregnant women and babies. The program arranges home visits from qualified healthcare professionals. They try to educate, evaluate, and recommend services to mothers. Please call or visit website for more information.
