Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
The Academy at Glengary offers mentally ill adults a place to rebuild their lives. They help people reach mental wellness. Please call 941.921.9930, or check their website to learn more.
Senior Friendship Centers offers Adult Day Care Services. They provide a safe place for aging loved ones. They have comfy chairs, cozy fireplaces, and an outdoor space. Seniors will enjoy companionship and take part in programs and activities while you have time to care for yourself. You can check for rates when you call. A sliding scale fee for individuals qualifying for assistance may be available. Please call 941.556.3268 or visit their website to learn more.
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Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***
Adult Rehabilitation Centers provide spiritual, social and emotional help. It is for men who need help with their problems and with providing for themselves. They provide housing, work, and counseling. It is a clean and wholesome space. The care that members receive prepares them to re-enter society. Many are reunited with their families and resume a normal life. Please call 941.954.4673 or visit their website to learn more.
The Affordable Connectivity Program(ACP) is a government. The program helps low-income households stay connected with broadband service. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Hours: 7 days a week
https://www.usac.org/about/affordable-connectivity-program/
Phone: 877.384.2575
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call 800.615.8720 or visit their website to learn more.
This group provides help to Florida seniors. In this region, the help is provided by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. Please call 239.652.6900 or visit their website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.866.413.5337
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