Family Assistance ServicesThis group provides a wide range of therapy services. It is confidential. They take place in a safe, caring environment. A sliding scale fee structure is available for those who are eligible. Please call or go to the website for locations in your county and to learn more
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Lake Wales Care Center provides Transitional Housing. This program helps individuals and families in need. All facilities have a playground area for children. There is a free laundry facility on site. They also have free WiFi. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The Adult Literacy League provides tutoring and classes for those in need.
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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)
Peace River Center has services for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. They help to find and create safety, recovery, and a higher quality of life for those in need. PRC can also help families that are dealing with abuse. These services are free and confidential. They are available 24/7. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.
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.
The Salvation Army provides the Women's and Children's Shelter. It is a 62 bed facility for women and their children experience homelessness. This facility provides a warm and safe environment for women and children in need of emergency shelter. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily and continues until the facility is full. Please call or visit website for more information.
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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