HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This group offers several residential care campuses. They are made up of cottages and villages across the state. Here, children in need can find daily structure through "Work, Study, Play and Pray." Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.765.3797

This group has different programs to help families:
Residential Programs

• SafePlace2B

Short term crisis shelter

• Transitional Living

Foster care children between 13 - 17
Longer term residential program

• Counseling

Appropriate counseling is given at each residence

Locations and Phone Numbers

Please call 727.521.5200 to learn more.

Provides individuals who have been homeless, have a mental illness, and often struggle with substance use a safe place to live. Staff build trust and encourage residents to get treatment and medical care. Call 727.821.4819 for more information.

Safe Place is a place where youth ages 10-17 can go to get help. There are over 300 Safe Place sites in Pinellas and Manatee counties. Safe Place services are available 24/7.

Reasons to go to a Safe Place:

• Is at risk of abuse or neglect
• Need a break from volatile family situation
• Ran away from home

See website for locations.

Children from working families with low to moderate incomes, or families with certain risk factors, may get scholarships to attend an early learning program. To qualify, the parents' income must be less than 150% of the federal poverty level. Children from birth to 13 years old can get a scholarship. In some cases, older children with special needs may also be able to get help. Families in this program can receive:

This group provides a variety of help to veterans. As well as their families. The help is free. The help is provided by professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 877.426.2838

Find your local office Here

Assistance includes:

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

This work release program helps ease the transition of offenders back into the community. This program serves female nonviolent offenders. Residents live for three to nine months while working at least 35 hours per week. Residents get help finding employment. They also attend counseling sessions and life skills classes. Please visit the website to learn more information.