Family Assistance ServicesThis group offers the Benefit Connection Outreach Program. It helps with SNAP applications. They hold the interview in person with you instead of over the phone. They can also scan and send your documents to DCF. After, they may continue to offer help, information, and referrals. Their services are free of charge. Please call 407.295.1066 or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
The 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 to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
This is a volunteer chapter of the ACLU of Florida. They can help if your civil rights have been violated. Please keep in mind that they do not provide legal services. They do not do in-person interviews. They do not accept walk-ins. Please go to the website to learn more or to file a complaint.
Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more about referring a child.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
The LCAA offers a wide range of community service programs. This is for people in Lake County who need some help. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Available Programs Include:
Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
Programs include:
This group offers the Connections Referral Program. It offers free information and referral services. The help is for people looking for mental health information and providers. It can be for themselves, family, or friends. Their database has many groups who can help with mental health, treat addiction, and give community care. Please call 407.898.0110 or go to the website to learn more.
