Other Family Assistance ServicesBraille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.226.6075
This group has a fun program called Camp Challenge. It offers activities for both kids and adults who have thinking or physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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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
This agency runs Caring Choices. They provide a range of services to help clients during the pregnancy journey. All services are free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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CASA Marion has services for survivors of domestic violence. You can call the 24-hour crisis hotline. There is also an emergency shelter. They provide outreach support programs. They also focus on prevention through education. Call for more information.
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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Healthy Families Program to help new parents. Counseling for families and chidlren.
More information at https://chsfl.org/locations/greater-ocala/.
This agency grants wishes to children that have a life-threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. Anyone can refer a child for a wish. The group then works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call 888.874.9474 or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
C.H.I.P.S. (Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services) offers the following services:
Call for more information.
This group helps people find and connect to different services. "Healthy Start" is one of the programs that is for families with infants and babies. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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