Boys Town offers housing for youth who cannot remain in their own homes. Married couples care for the children in a traditional home setting. There are three homes for boys and two for girls in the Tallahassee area. Many of these children have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect and need a safe place to stay. Youth form a family and learn social and independent living skills that will help them in the future. The ultimate goal is to reunite each child with his or her family, whenever possible.

The Salvation Army of Tallahassee provides Transitional Housing Programs.

Life skills training is an ongoing part of the programs including:

• Anger management
• Budgeting
• Coping skills
• GED completion
• Job placement
• Parenting
• Self-esteem classes

In many cases, child care is provided. Call for more information.

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:

• Child care
• Counseling services
• Crime scene cleanup
• Funeral expenses
• Lost wages
• Medical, rehabilitation and prescription expenses

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.

Leon County Health Department provides the WIC Program. It is a federally funded program. It serves infants, children up to 5 years old, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and women in the first 5 months after giving birth. Call for more information.

• Breastfeeding promotion and support
• Conduct breastfeeding support groups
• Healthcare and social service referrals including referrals for immunizations
• Nutrition education and counseling
• Supplemental nutritious food for low and moderate income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children

Call for more information.