Children's Home Society of Florida provides counseling to children and families in need. They may be able to help with a range of issues you or your child is struggling to cope with. All counseling sessions are confidential. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This 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.

Northwest Florida Regional Center provides the following services:

• AT List
• New Horizon Loan Program
• Regional Demonstration Centers
• Regional ReUse Centers
• Statewide Device Loan Program
• STEP Up AT Project
• FAAST Core Services
• FAAST Funding Guide

Please call or visit website for more information.

This agency provides a computer for those applying for food stamps and other state benefits. Clients can also get a paper application if they wish. Please call to make an appointment.

Appointments: 352.955.6855

Services Include:

• Computer access
• Help with Food Stamps (EBT/SNAP), Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance application
• Use of copier or printer

SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. The counseling site has volunteers that can help. Please call for more information.

Times: 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Liaison: Margaret Shaw - 352.378.6649, Ext 164 (Gainesville) or 1.800.262.2243

The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Check-ups and shots
• Dental
• Doctor visits
• Emergencies
• Hospital
• Mental health
• Prescriptions
• Surgery
• Vision and hearing

This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Projects/Services:

• Children's Advocacy
• Connecting Kids to Coverage
• Domestic Violence Hotline
• Economic Opportunity
• Eviction Prevention
• Fair and Affordable Housing
• Florida Institutional Legal Services Project
• Immigrant & Migrant Rights Project

Florida Telecommunications Relay Service provides phones for those who qualify.

Phones are for those who are:

• Deaf
• Deaf/Blind
• Hard of Hearing
• Speech Challenged

Please call or visit website for more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641

GCM provides a GED class for anyone who wants to get a high school diploma. Classes are Mon-Thurs, 9am - 11am. Please call for class starting dates.

This school offers an extended day program for $25 per week. The fee is $30 per week for preschool students. Fees must be paid in advance. The Summer Program costs $56 per week. This is for students from PK-5. Please see the Trenton website for more information.

Contact: Donna Maloney - 352.463.3224

The Program Includes:

• Computer-assisted instruction
• Homework help
• Meals and snacks (summer program only)
• Recreational time