Children ServicesThe 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:
Special Olympics Florida provides year-round training and competition in many Olympic type sports for people with intellectual disabilities.
Programs include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Healthy Families is a support program for expectant parents and parents of newborns that need help. Parents can learn how to create a safe and stable life for their children. Help takes place in the home as needed. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs help with:
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)
KAIR provides KidKAIR. It works on many levels to provide local children with the items needed to help them live healthy, successful lives. Visit their website or call for more information on the following programs.
Kids Come First can help with school supplies, and clothing. See website for more information.
FSYR 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.
Monroe County Health Department provides Immunizations. Recommended and required childhood immunizations (vaccinations) are provided regardless of ability to pay. Please make an appointment. Call for more information.
FSYR 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.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
