Family Assistance ServicesThe Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program that helps mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
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.
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This group offers the High School High Tech program. It is called HSHT for short. The program is designed for high school students with all types of disabilities. It provides the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education. That leads to in-demand careers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
This program provides housing. It also provides supportive services. The help is for chronically homeless individuals. They have a mental illness or a substance abuse disorder. The program will help stabilize participants. It will also prepare them for a life of independence. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: lakecityinfo@voa-fla.org
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Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. is a not-for-profit public interest law firm.
Services:
Please call 352.271.8890 or visit website for more information.
This group provides free civil legal help. Clients must live in the service area. Please call 904.356.8371 or go to the website to learn more.
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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.
The group works to meet the needs of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities. It is part of Florida’s system of care. Call or visit the website to learn more.
