Family Assistance ServicesChild Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents
This group offers several programs that are about nutrition for children. They also help to distribute food with partner agencies in the area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs Available:
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the referred child’s doctor to determine eligibility. Please call 407.622.4673 or visit the website to learn more about referring a child.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
Northeast Region Office
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, Building 300, Ste 120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904.580.5906
Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. Please call 877.678.9355 or 352.313.6500, or visit the website to learn more.
Connect Phone: 877.678.9355
Programs include:
This agency offers free consumer credit counseling. You can call or make an in person appointment for a free review of your credit report. Please call for more information.
This agency offers court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call or visit website to learn more.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services makes sure that eligible persons with all types of hearing loss receive VR services. Counselors are available who use American Sign Language. VR can provide interpreting services for job interviews. There are also services for those who have both hearing and vision loss. Please call or see the website for more information.
The American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. It is staffed by attorneys. They offer advice on various legal issues. The services are for survivors of domestic or dating violence. As well as survivors of stalking or human trafficking. Translation and interpretation services are available free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3
