Family Assistance ServicesThis 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
Children’s Home Society of Florida provides Healthy Start. It is a program for pregnant women and families with infants. They will help you prepare for your new baby. They can refer you to free childbirth classes also. When your baby is born, they can provide developmental screenings, and continue helping after the birth. Please call or visit website.
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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This group offers the High School High Tech(HSHT) program. The program is designed for high school students with all types of disabilities. It provides the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
Granny Nannies provides home health care 24 hours a day. They help people recover from illness or injury at home, so they don’t have to stay in a hospital or nursing home. They can assist with meals, housekeeping, and personal chores. They also help people who have trouble keeping track of their medications. The care is provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs). For more information, please call or visit their website.
Toll Free: 800.316.2669
Better Way of Miami, Inc. provides Housing Programs. They do this on a long-term basis for homeless persons with disabilities. These programs offer a range of supportive services. Please call or visit website to learn more.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. helps immigrants and refugees. These are people who are escaping from problems in their home countries. They need extra help and kindness to start a new life in a different place. Please call or visit website to learn more.
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Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
