Other Family Assistance ServicesThis agency has many services for children, including adoption. Whether you're seeking to adopt or have an unplanned pregnancy, this agency can help. Children in need of adoption can log onto the website and see who wants to adopt. People who gave up a child or were adopted over 18 years ago can explore the chance of being reunited with their birth families.
Click on "Adoption" on the website to explore your options.
The clients we serve include:
Vulnerable Adults: A person 18 years or older who cannot provide for his own care. He may have mental, emotional, long-term physical or developmental issues. He may have brain damage or the infirmities of aging.
Vulnerable Adult in Need of Services (Self-neglect): A vulnerable adult who is suffering from neglect not caused by a second party. He is in need of services to prevent further harm.
Adults with Disabilities: A person between 18 and 60 years of age, who cannot get vocational rehab services. He has permanent physical or mental limitations that restrict his ability to perform the normal activities of daily living. He is unable to live independently or with family or friends without social services.
The Adult Protective Services Home and Community-Based Service Programs have a statewide waiting list at this time.
The Affordable Connectivity Program helps low-income houses pay for internet in their homes. Monthly discounts on service to those who qualify.
This agency serves Floridians with developmental disabilities. APD works with local agencies to help families with special needs. There are other services available such as group homes. Clients are given the help they need so they can live a life of dignity and choice. Parents can check the website for a variety of other resources. Please see the website for more info.
American Red Cross Northwest Florida Chapter provides relief and support to those in need during times of disasters big or small.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency helps with basic needs such as financial, food, prescription and housing. Clients can be referred to other agencies as needed. Please call for more info.
Services Include:
Additional locations:
3128 E. 11th Street
Panama City , Florida
32401
United States
850.769.5379
1 North C Street
Pensacola, Florida
32502
United States
850.436.6420
11 First Street Southeast
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
32548
United States
850.244.2825
The FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) provides those with Autism, or related disabilities, free consultation, resources, and educational support. They help their families and caregivers with support and resources. Services are available for home or at school. Please call or visit website for more information.
Children’s Home Society of Florida is also known as CHS. Their mission is to build bridges to success for children. The ultimate goal of the group is to end the need for foster care as we know it. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
The library system has computers for public use. They can be used for job searches, research and online databases. Please see the website for each branch’s times of use.
Other Locations:
Destin Library
150 Sibert Avenue
Destin FL 32541
850.837.8572
Mary Esther Library
100 Hollywood W.
Mary Esther FL 32569
850.243.5731
Niceville Library
206 Partin Drive N.
Niceville FL 32578
850.279.4863
Robert L. F. Sikes Library
1445 Commerce Drive
Crestview FL 32539
850.682.4432
Valparaiso Public Library
459 Valparaiso Parkway
Valparaiso FL 32580
850.729.5406
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. It is available 24 hours a day. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.877.884.2846
