Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs - SHINE
SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. Please call 1.800.262.2243 or go to website.
SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. Please call 1.800.262.2243 or go to website.
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. They get support for many of their needs. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This ministry provides services for women with unplanned pregnancies. They offer adoption services, parenting classes and resources. Women can meet with a mentor. Please see the website for more information.
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All of these services are provided at no cost to the client. Call for more information.
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
This is a voluntary home visiting program for expectant parents and families of newborns. They help with parenting skills and bonding. They offer home visits on a planned schedule by an experienced Family Support Specialist, up to age 5.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. It helps families with children up to age 3. The children are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355
This department can refer disabled individuals to services in our area that provide training, advocacy and support services for the disabled and their families. Please call or visit our website for more information.
This department can help find services for children, including; Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Youth Shelters and other resources. Please call or visit our website for more information.