Children ServicesSummer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call 800.615.8720 or visit their website to learn more information.
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The CATCH program offers speech and language screenings for children ages 24 months to five years. Parents will get the results of the screening and may be referred for more tests or therapy if there are any concerns. In some cases, the CATCH program can also provide speech therapy for families.
The screening checks for things like talking, pronunciation, how kids speak in sentences, social skills, stuttering, and voice problems. Please call or visit website to learn more information.
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 offers counseling for kids and teens. They also have counseling for families. They provide temporary shelter for troubled kids and teens between the ages of 10 and 17. The Shelter is located at: 1001 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone number: 941.708.5850.
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This group helps children, teens, and their families. They partner with schools to help kids succeed. They can help find services for raising young children. They also offer individual and family counseling.
Please call or visit their website to learn more.
