Seamark Ranch is a long-term care facility for at-risk children. It is for those who are between the ages of 6 and 16 whose parental rights have been cut. Children are accepted based on need without regard to money or influence. They attend classes at the on-campus school. They spend time on the on-site farm and also help take care of the farm's horses. The goal is to prepare them for future success in life. Please call 904.529.1951 or visit website for more information.

VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.

Programs include:

• Adapted Housing Grants
• Cash Out Refinance Loans
• Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
• Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
• Purchase Loans

See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.

Please call for more information.

NILA offers independent living services for youth. They serve teens who are homeless. They also help teens who are aging out of foster care. The goal is to help each client be self sufficient. Please call for more information.

VA offers homeless veterans services to its members. Please call for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387

National VA Homeless Hotline: 1.877.424.3838

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance.

The goal of this housing program is to move homeless clients to permanent housing and independent living within 24 months. Priority is given to Veterans, who make up to 75% of the residents. Female clients live off-campus. Please see the website for more information.

Residents are required to:

• Be working and/or in school
• Complete a health assessment
• Complete a mental-health assessment/engage in mental-health counseling as needed
• Maintain sobriety
• Participate in case-management and life-skills classes
• Participate in substance-abuse education classes and support groups, as needed

This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org

Programs Available:

Sulzbacher provides short-term housing to homeless men, women, and families with children.

Services include:

• Three meals per day
• Case Management
• Healthcare
• Job Placement
• Veteran’s Services
• Children’s Services
• Housing Placement

Please call 904.359.0457 or visit website for more information.

This program can serve up to 140 inmates at a time. It gives participants the chance to get their lives back on track. They are employed during the day and work on substance abuse treatment, education and vocational courses at night. WR inmates pay a fee for their room and board. They also make court-ordered payments and send money home for family support. They are required to set money aside for savings upon release. Program offerings at each facility vary to best meet the needs of the men served. Please see the website for more information.