This agency helps youth build skills that will help them succeed in life.

Programs include:

• Club Tech - builds computer skills
• Diplomas to Degrees - college readiness program
• Skill Tech Basic Training - three levels on online lessons

Please see website for more programs and information.

This agency offers several programs that foster healthy habits.

Programs offered:

• Date SMART - for girls 13-18
• Heatlhy Habits - healthy eating and exercise
• NetSmartz - internet safety skills
• Passport to Manhood - for boys 11-14
• SMART Girls - for girls 8-17
• SMART Moves - addresses problems youths face

See website for more information and all locations.

This group provides reentry services for non-violent offenders who have substance abuse issues. The available services are made up of multiple programs. They accommodate the needs of the jailed, former inmates, and their families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Family Services Program
• Community Release Centers (CRC)
• Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (RSATP)

This is a group home for girls ages 13 to 18. They are placed by DCF due to abusive and/or neglectful home settings. Sometimes they are placed privately by parents because of stressful home relationships. Program goals focus on independent living skills. This includes an education program, job skills, money management, and problem solving. Individual psychotherapy and group therapy are provided by licensed therapists.

Please see the website for all services.

The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more

Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225

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

Through this program you may be able to receive:

• Citizenship classes
• First-Time Homebuyer classes
• Housing and foreclosure prevention counseling
• Immigration services provided by certified counselors

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:

• Adoption
• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Care
• Children's Legal Services
• Community-Based Care
• Family Safety
• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
• Youth & Young Adults

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:

• Counseling - Family and Individual
• Prevention Programs - Family Connect, Safe Place, Youth Arts Corps
• Residential - SafePlace2B Emergency Youth Shelter

The Shelter is located at: 1001 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone number: 941.708.5850.