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.
This agency offers several programs that foster healthy habits.
Programs offered:
See website for more information and all locations.
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.
Program designed to support and improve the emotional well-being of chldren. Helping them increase their social and emotional skills and development.
CATCH
A speech screening, evaluation and therapy program for preschool aged children
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The CATCH program provides speech screening, evaluation and therapy for preschool age children referred by child care providers and parents.
Beginning with children ages 30 months and older the CATCH program screens for the following:
Lanuguage
Articulation
Connected Speech
Social/Interpersonal Communication Skills
Stuttering
Voice Disorders
Vision (When Appropriate)
Hearing (When Appropriate)
The post-screening evaluation process can involve:
Referral to private provider
Referral to community providers such as: Child Find or Early Steps
Referral to contracted provider for complete Speech/Language evaluation
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.
Services Include:
This agency provides counseling to youth. Family counseling is also available. Temporary shelter is available to troubled youth ages 10-17.
Services available through this program:
The Shelter is located at: 1001 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone number: 941.708.5850.
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 727.953.3354 or visit their website to learn more.
