Family Assistance ServicesThis group runs the Senior Grocery Program. It helps feed low-income seniors in the community. All seniors aged 60 and up qualify. Enrollment in the program takes place at a distribution center. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.
Assistance includes:
Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.
Second Harvest of the Big Bend partners with local food banks to help give food to those in need.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
Click here to locate the office nearest you
Head Start is a federally funded early education program. It is for children ages 3 to 5. It serves those from low-income families and children with disabilities. Call or visit the website to learn more.
This Care Center provides end-of-life care. It address the physical, social, spiritual and emotional care of each patient. There are services for family members as well. The Care Center is there for those who can no longer remain in their home. The 16-bed center provides all the comfort of home along with full hospice services. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.727.1889
MADD Victim Advocates can help the family apply for Crime Victim Compensation. Every state offers this type of benefit. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please see the website for more information.
Costs that may be compensated:
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Victim/Survivors notification service available. Victim/Survivors may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.877.884.2846
The Department of Justice runs the Victim Witness Assistance Program. It works to help victims of federal crimes. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Services:
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website for more information.
