Family Assistance ServicesBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend helps children realize their potential and build their futures. They help develop positive relationships that have a long-lasting effect on the lives of young people. The program is available to children from ages 5 to 18. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Salvation Army’s missing persons program seeks to reunite family members. It has helped thousands of families, and it locates a few hundred people each year.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/missing_persons/
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 Center provides Pediatric care. They provide complete care for infants, children and teens. They help the uninsured and persons who are homeless. Call for an appointment.
See the website for more information.
This agency has several nutrition services programs. These programs provide a hot, nutritious meal for seniors. This meal meets 1/3 of the recommended daily nutritional requirements. The meals on wheel program is volunteer driven. It is for home-bound seniors. There is no cost to the senior. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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NORD offers resources for patients with rare diseases and their caregivers. These include free webinars, fact sheets, infographics, and more. The materials will provide guidance on the journey with a rare disease. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group provides support to parents of children with disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Its information hub can help them:
Big Bend Cares provides a wide range of HIV prevention education, and HIV and AIDS awareness services. Free HIV Confidential Testing may be available. Pre- and post-test counseling is included. Call for more information.
