Children ServicesConnect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs include:
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.
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 agency offers emergency shelter. It is for troubled youth. That are between the ages of 10 and 17. The program also provides basic living needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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:
This group provides services to youth. The children are between the ages 13-17. They are in need of long-term foster care placement. The group runs two homes. The homes focus on the physical and emotional well-being of the individual. The youth are given a healthy and supportive environment. They are also taught methods for sustaining basic life skills. These services are designed to supplement and enhance traditional foster care programs. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Healthy Families Florida program is overseen by the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a family support and coaching program. It is open to expectant parents and to parents of newborns. That are going through stressful life situations. Help is given through education and community support. So that they can provide a safe and stable environment for their children. Services take place in the home and are entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.
TThe Healthy Start program is a home visiting program that helps through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. As well as families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with healthy child development. They focus on pregnancy and breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Alachua County Office: 352.337.1200
Bradford County: 904.964.7732
Citrus County: 352.513.6078
Columbia County: 386.758.1065
Dixie County: 352.498.1360
Gilchrist County: 352.463.3120
Hamilton County: 386.234.0560
Hernando County: 352.848.3977
Lafayette County: 386.294.1321
Lake County: 352.314.6933
Levy County: 352.486.5300
Marion County: 352.644.2717
Putnam County: 386.481.3614
Sumter County Office: 352.569.2959
Suwannee County: 386.362.2708
Union County: 386.496.3211
