This agency provides therapy services to children from birth through age 17. Stress is on children ages birth to 5. Therapies include speech/language, occupational, physical and developmental/early intervention. Therapy takes place either in the child's natural setting or at the Children's Therapy Center.

Early intervention helps babies and toddlers work toward growth goals. They are at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. They can most benefit from therapy during this time. Therapists work with the children to achieve the highest level of functioning.

Please see the website for details.

This agency serves very young children up to 3 year olds. They are provided a language-rich, stimulated environment. There are also services for pregnant women and their families.

See website for more information.

Please call for times and locations.

Offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.

Easter Seals helps persons with disabilities and their families. They offer a variety of services for children.

Services:

• Adult Day Training
• Art Initiative Program
• Children’s Respite Care
• Children’s Therapy Center
• The Lily School for Child Development
• Vocational Introduction and Preparation Academy

Contact for more information.

The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.

List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here . Virtual Meetings are also available.

This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.

The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Check-ups and shots
• Dental
• Doctor visits
• Emergencies
• Hospital
• Mental health
• Prescriptions
• Surgery
• Vision and hearing

Special Olympics Florida provides year-round training and competition in many Olympic type sports for people with intellectual disabilities.

Programs include:

• Sports
• Health & Fitness
• Unified Champion Schools
• Youth & Adaptive Sports
• Athlete Leadership
• Camp Shriver
• Home Fitness

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)