Children ServicesShelter House offers Child Welfare services. Youth advocates are available at the emergency shelter, as well as in outreach. Therapists may also be available to work with children. Please call 850.243.1201 or visit website for more information.
Domestic Violence: 850.863.4777
Sexual Assault: 850.226.2027
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group supports children and families with a variety of services and programs. They also provide assistance for foster care and adoption. To learn more, please call 850.266.2700 or visit their website.
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This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more about referring a child.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
This agency has trained counselors to help children and their families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.
The Salvation Army Forth Walton Beach provides a range of programs and services to those in need within the community.
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Please call 850.243.4531 or visit website for more information.
Opportunity Place, Inc. helps families and single women who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. They also help teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call 850.922.7213 or visit website for more information.
