Interface Youth Program is a short-term residential program for youth. This program is for youth ages 10 to 17 years old. The program helps families and lasts from 3 to 5 weeks. The program is free to youth who are eligible. Please call 352.244.0628 or visit their website to learn more.

CARC – Advocates for Citizens provides Adult Day Training. The following services and activities are available to support each individual and to help them achieve their goals:

• Adult Basic Education provided by the Columbia County School Board
• Arts and crafts
• Assistance with personal care activities is provided on a one-to-one basis in the individual’s own home or family home or while individual is engaged in a community activity
• Community activities and field trips
• Outdoor sports
• Personal Care Assistance
• Social activities such as parties and dances
• Specialized training in the activities of daily living, adaptive and social skills, and self-advocacy
• Vocational training and paid work through the manufacture and sale of various products, retail work, and lawn maintenance (examples of assistance are meal preparation, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and other self care activities)

The group works to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

• Advocacy
• Adult Day Training
• Residential Group Home
• Respite Care

The program helps families lower their energy costs. It can help with minor energy-related home repairs. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.