Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This group offers several residential care campuses. They are made up of cottages and villages across the state. Here, children in need can find daily structure through "Work, Study, Play and Pray." Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.765.3797

Safe Place is a place where youth ages 10-17 can go to get help. There are over 300 Safe Place sites in Pinellas and Manatee counties. Safe Place services are available 24/7.

Reasons to go to a Safe Place:

• Is at risk of abuse or neglect
• Need a break from volatile family situation
• Ran away from home

See website for locations.

CARD helps by sharing lists of resources. This list is personalized to the client’s area and insurance. Consultations can be done over the phone, over email, or video chat. They can also meet in the community or in your home. This group works with people of all ages. All services provided are short term.

Please call or check their website for locations and to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.333.4530

This is a group home for girls ages 13 to 18. They are placed here by DCF because of abuse or neglect at home. Some girls are also placed by their parents due to stressful family situations. The program focuses on helping the girls learn independent living skills, such as education, job skills, money management, and problem solving. They also receive individual therapy and group therapy from licensed therapists.

Please visit the website to learn more.

This agency provides services to youths and their families. SafePlace2B provides shelter to troubled youth. The shelter is open 24/7.

Family counseling services are available.
Please make an appointment for other services. See website for more information.

Important Numbers:
SafePlace2B -941.708.5850
Family Counseling – 941.741.3575