Family Assistance ServicesThis agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
The agency offers the Early Steps program. This is for parents with an infant or toddler with a developmental delay. CHS works with parents to enhance their child’s development. They connect the parents with the services and resources they need. There are qualifications that must be met to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
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The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. They partner with the local community and private providers to address their needs. APD's goal is to help their clients live, learn and work in their own communities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group is the local agency on aging. It is also the aging and disability resource center. They work to improve lives. They offer many programs and services. The help is meant for older adults. It is also for persons with disabilities and caregivers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Elder Helpline: 800.963.5337
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This website has many resources for active military, veterans and their families. They can find agencies that will help them with housing, medical care, jobs and more. Please see the website for all services.
Important Numbers:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800.273.8255 or 988
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans - 877.424.3838
VA Caregiver Support Line - 855.260.3274
Wounded Warrior Resource Center - 888.997.2586
Healthy Families Gadsden/Leon is a free home visiting program. The program is for parents who are pregnant or parents who have a newborn baby younger than three months.
Healthy Families provides:
Brehon House is transitional housing in Tallahassee. It is a safe house for homeless or endangered pregnant women and their infants. Pregnant women can also bring children three years or younger to live with them in the house. Brehon House provides a stable, nurturing, safe and loving environment. All services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
