Call 2-1-1 when you are in need of an agency to help you. Whether you need help with food, shelter or child services, a trained volunteer will steer you toward the right agency. They are available 24 hours a day.

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. Please see the website for more information.

Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)

This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This branch offers many programs for youth. They have sports, dance, martial arts and tennis. They have child care and after school programs. They have swimming, summer camp and more. Low-income families can apply for financial aid.

Please see the website for more details.

This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

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