Other Family Assistance ServicesThe NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
The program helps girls of ages 10 and 18 grow from childhood to young adulthood. The program offers personal skills, community service, health classes and career guidance. Girls can also learn about problem solving and get after-school tutoring.
Please see the website for details.
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services to children and families in need.
Services Include:
Please call 904.723.2000 or visit website for more information.
The YMCA provides afterschool programs for children in grades K-5. They are located at several county schools. They provide a safe place for your child. They provide a broad range of activities which include help with homework, arts and crafts, snacks, sports and more. There is a fee, but there is financial aid to families in need.
Please call the office for details.
This agency protects children and teens. They provide emergency shelter. They have a foster care program. They can help with adoption. Teens who are aging out of the foster system get skills and training to be able to live by themselves. Individual and family counseling are available. Please see the website for all services.
Range of services include:
Families can get counseling in order to work on making living together a success. Both individual and group counseling are available.
Please call the office for more details.
This agency provides free screenings for parents who feel their child has behavioral or developmental delay. Their target age is from birth to 5 years. The goal is to diagnose children early so they may get the services they need before starting school.
This agency offers individual, marriage and family counseling. They address many issues that affect adults and children. They also offer workshops on parenting. Services are available in Tampa and Brandon.
Please see the website for all services.
Dialing 2-1-1 provides a hotline to emergency help and crisis information. This includes a wide range of counseling services. Volunteers can refer you to resources in the area.
Just dial 2-1-1 on your telephone to reach a certified counselor. Help is available 24 hours a day.
Please see the website for all services.
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The aim of this agency is to create a barrier free environment for Floridians with visual disabilities. Their many programs help clients live more independently. There are services for children and adults. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.757.7190
