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Family Assistance Program - Operation First Response

This agency helps those who have been wounded while in the military. They help with basic needs such as rent, utilities, groceries and vehicle payments. They can also help with travel expenses to and from medical facilities. OFR recognizes that it may take a veteran six months to a year to receive benefits. Their aim is to ease the financial burden to these military families on their path back to the civilian world.

OFR is always in need of donations and volunteers.

Please see the website for more information.

Florida KidCare

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:

  • Check-ups and shots
  • Dental
  • Doctor visits
  • Emergencies
  • Hospital
  • Mental health
  • Prescriptions
  • Surgery
  • Vision and hearing

Florida Law Help

This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Projects/Services:

  • Children's Advocacy
  • Connecting Kids to Coverage
  • Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Economic Opportunity
  • Eviction Prevention
  • Fair and Affordable Housing
  • Florida Institutional Legal Services Project
  • Immigrant & Migrant Rights Project

Harmony in the Streets - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

This agency has a mobile camping program. It combines Summer Camp and Youth Camp and offers it to areas that may be socially and/or economically challenged. The aim of this program is to teach youth how to use their free time in a positive manner. It also helps teaching to accept others and appreciate the cultural differences of all. Please call or visit website for more information.

Home Free Program - National Runaway Safeline

The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth return home safely. Or helps them get to a stable place where they can receive appropriate services. This is done through a free bus ticket. The group partners with Greyhound Lines, Inc. to provide the ticket. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)

Legal Assistance - Southern Legal Counsel

Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. is a not-for-profit public interest law firm. They help those in need with basic human and civil rights. They use the power of law to obtain positive social change by striking down unjust laws and policies.

Services:

  • Ending Homelessness
  • Improving Children's Services
  • Accessing Health Care
  • Promoting LGBTQ Equality
  • Challenging Discrimination
  • Protecting Civil Rights