Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Arc of the Emerald Coast helps citizens of all ages with cognitive, intellectual, and development disabilities, and their families. They offer the following programs and services:
This program helps a person learn new behaviors. This is to help with behaviors that are problematic for them and may hinder their sucess. Please call 850.863.1530 or visit website for more information.
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.226.6075
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
Opportunity Place, Inc. helps families who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need. They offer case management services that focus on housing and financial stability. They can help with HUD housing. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group is the lead agency for a system of care. This system delivers child protection services. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services to children and families in need.
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Please call 904.723.2000 or visit website for more information.
Children's Home Society of Florida helps children and their family. They offer many services and programs for children. Support is also available for foster and adoption. Please call 850.266.2700 or visit website for more information.
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This agency grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish will work with the child's doctor to determine eligibility. Their vision is to grant one wish to every eligible child. Please see the website for more information or call the toll free number (888) 874-9474
