211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

Services include:

The housing locator service allows people to locate available housing that best fits their needs.

Online:
http://www.floridahousingsearch.org/

Toll-free, Bilingual Call Center:
1.877.428.8844
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Call for more info.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residental care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call or visit website for more information.

The Hope for Families Center helps homeless families in need. They offer shelter through a community program. You must complete a financial literacy course. A case manager will work with you to develop and maintain a family budget. Food and other essential supplies will be provided during your stay.

Services include:

• Food
• Hygiene essentials
• Career services – Resume building, interview practice, job placement
• Parenting courses
• Legal guidance for child support
• Domestic violence rights and empowerment

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Compassion House is a living facility. It is for homeless women and women with children. They provide a total of 8 bedrooms. Washing machines and dryers are available. They accept women or women with children who don’t have a place to live, provided they meet qualifications.

The mission is to provide the following services:

• Emergency shelter, food, clothing and counseling for homeless women and women with dependent children
• Help the women and children create and execute “Life Plans” (Case Plans) with the goal of having their clients achieve self-sufficiency, permanent housing and the ability to get back on their feet so that they can live full productive lives
• Work diligently with other organizations to provide women and children opportunities for health care, childcare and employment

Call for more information.

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance. Please call or visit website for more information.

VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.

Programs include:

• Adapted Housing Grants
• Cash Out Refinance Loans
• Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
• Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
• Purchase Loans

See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.

Please call for more information.