New Mothers ServicesThe agency offers the Early Steps program. This is for parents with an infant or toddler with a developmental delay. CHS works with parents to enhance their child’s development. They connect the parents with the services and resources they need. There are qualifications that must be met to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
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Brehon House is transitional housing in Tallahassee. It is a safe house for homeless or endangered pregnant women and their infants. Pregnant women can also bring children three years or younger to live with them in the house. Brehon House provides a stable, nurturing, safe and loving environment. All services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group works to reduce childhood injuries and death. It provides adaptable safety seats. They are for families with low incomes. The group also provides vehicle safety awareness and education. The seats meet all safety standards. It will adapt to the growth of a child from five to one hundred pounds. Please visit the website for more information.
This group helps people in need that live in the Big Bend area. The group provides a variety of programs and services. There is no charge for services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This center runs an emergency shelter. There are minimal entry requirements. Entry can be made every day from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overnight clients are assigned a bed. They also have access to a variety of services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Healthy Families is a free and voluntary home visiting program. It is for expecting parents. It is also for parents who have a newborn baby younger than three months of age. The services can be provided from three to five years. The length of the program depends on the needs and goals of the family. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This program helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies. These items help to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe. This is offered in all four of the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida's offices. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
The Birth Cottage provides midwife services to pregnant women in need. All insurance companies, HMOs and Medicaid cover all or most of the fees. Payment plans are available.
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Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
