Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
This group offers financial assistance. They offer a variety of programs for the clients served. These clients can include children, families, and others. The help is to offset the significant expense of HIV care. It brings financial relief and stability. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Hillsborough County: 813.237.3066
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
This group offers a variety of programs under their Academic Success service. These programs help kids navigate life’s daily challenges. They also give them the tools to excel at school. So that they can graduate and thrive. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 1.800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
This group offers a variety of services. That empower people with disabilities. To shape their future. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.807.8378
Services Available:
The Affordable Connectivity Program(ACP) is a government. The program helps low-income households stay connected with broadband service. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Hours: 7 days a week
https://www.usac.org/about/affordable-connectivity-program/
Phone: 877.384.2575
This group offers an after-school program. It is called Afterschool4success. The program is for children ages 7-17. This mentoring program works to improve grades. As well as keeping youth from doing risky behaviors. Please call or visit the website for more information.
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
