Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay provides mentoring programs for children. They offer a Site-Based Program, or a Community Based Program. Volunteers will meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a near-by school or after-school site. Outings can range from going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. The agency provides free or reduced-priced tickets to various events in the community. Please call 813.759.3600 or visit website for more information.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides Residential Care. They offer a network of residential child-case campuses. These cottages and villas are scattered throughout the state of Florida to offer a home to children in need. Please call or visit website for more information.

POPIN - Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking provides a range of services to help children with disabilities, and their families.

They offer the following:

• POPIN
• PSN
• PEN
• Family START
• Special Needs Trusts
• Parent to Parent
• Youth Advocacy
• DADVOCATES
• The Jan La Belle Scholarship
• Sharing the Commitment

Please call or visit website for more information.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.

CARD helps by sharing lists of resources. This list is personalized to the client’s area and insurance. Consultations can be done over the phone, over email, or video chat. As well as in the community or in your home. This group works with people of all ages. All services provided are short term. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.333.4530