Children ServicesThis 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.
This group runs the Feeding Children program. It is a food distribution program. The food pantries are in schools and education centers. Food is distributed at the end of the day when parents are already there picking up their children. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
Available Programs:
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:
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
Healthy Start offers screening for all Florida pregnant women and infants.
Services include:
Call for more information.
Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida provides the Early Steps / Early Intervention Program. This program serves children from birth to age 3. They help children with developmental delays. Please call or visit website for more information.
Healthy Families Florida is an at-home program for expectant parents and to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Services must begin either before the birth or by the baby's third month. Services to the family may be offered for up to 5 years. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Focus on:
Healthy Start of Southwest Florida provides in-home visits for pregnant women and babies. The program arranges home visits from qualified healthcare professionals. They try to educate, evaluate, and recommend services to mothers. Please call or visit website for more information.
The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
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.
