Children ServicesEasterseals helps people with disabilities and their families. They offer services for any age. This group provides support throughout their lives. Please call 941.355.7637 or visit their website to learn more.
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The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.
Englewood Helping Hand provides food and help with utilities. They have backpacks filled with weekly necessities for those dealing with homelessness. They can help with applying for SNAP and Medicaid. Please call 941.474.5864 or visit their website to learn more.
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This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call 941.744.9473 or visit their website to learn more.
The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers health and fitness programs for athletes who have intellectual disabilities. They help to make sure their health needs are being met. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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Healthy Families Florida is a home visiting program. This is for soon-to-be parents and parents of newborns who are going through stressful life situations. They get education and community support. Services take place in the home. Please call 941.371.8820 or visit their website to learn more.
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The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
JFCS provides counseling and social services to those in need. They offer a helping hand and never turn clients away because they are unable to pay. Please call 941.366.2224 or visit their website to learn more.
