Other Family Assistance ServicesThis group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
The Parent Support Network (PSN) helps parents of children with disabilities. They provide the training and info they need for their child. PSN prepares the child for school. They help them lead productive and independent lives. PSN also gives free workshops. Please call 727.523.1130 or visit their website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.825.5736
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:
Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative. They fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Jacksonville: 904.301.6300
Fort Myers:239.461.2200
Ocala: 352.547.3600
Orlando: 407.648.7500
This foundation has a respite relief program. It is for military and veteran caregivers. The program offers access to free, short term relief. Help is in the form of in-home care professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: respiterelief@elizabethdolefoundation.org
Services Include:
The American Cancer Society may be able to provide transportation. Rides may be available to cancer patients to and from treatment. Medical air transport may also be available. Please call or visit website for more information.
The agency offers access to effective services and programs geared towards students and their families. The students are those with or at-risk of emotional/behavioral disorders. The services and programs help students learn appropriate behaviors. They also help to reduce dependency and help them fully participate in all aspects of school and community. Please call or visit the website for more information.
American Red Cross provides Veteran Services. They offer a range of resources and referrals to veterans within the community.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
