Children ServicesThis program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
LVCC offers a family literacy program. The program promotes learning as a family activity. The classes take place in county public schools. They are during school hours. The families get free books to take home and read together. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group runs the Feeding Children program. It is a food distribution program. The food pantries are in schools and education centers. Food is distributed at the end of the day when parents are already there picking up their children. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
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The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
Lee Health runs the Golisano Children’s Health Center. It is a pediatric specialty clinic. They offer a variety of services. The services are for children from birth to age 18. Patients must have a referral from their primary care physician. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This program helps adults struggling to cope with loss. A bereavement counselor may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers health and fitness programs for athletes who have intellectual disabilities. They help to make sure their health needs are being met. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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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.
This group offers healthy start services. It is a voluntary program. The program is for parents expecting a baby or that have a newborn. This program provides support to help pregnant women and children. It helps them access services and support needed to be as healthy as possible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.883.1959
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