Family Assistance ServicesThe Children’s Home Society offers services for children and their families. They have counseling. They have a wide range of programs for supporting parents. They also give coaching from a Home Visitor. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. They get support for many of their needs. 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 offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
Arnette House provides a safe and caring space to youth between the ages 12 - 17. They provide support beyond just food and shelter. Youth are taught basic life skills and self-reliance. This helps them live on their own once they turn 18 and leave foster care. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
The Healthy Families Florida program is a family support and coaching program. It is open to expectant parents and to parents of newborns. Parents learn about how to address their babies' needs. They learn ways to do positive discipline. Parents can learn ways to cope with stress in healthy ways. They also set short- and long-term goals. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
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The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
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