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Connect - WellFlorida Council

Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Programs include:

  • Education and Support in Childbirth
  • Newborn Care
  • Parenting
  • Child Development
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Mental Health
  • Financial Self-sufficiency

Early Steps Lake, Sumter, Putnam

Early Steps is a statewide system of early intervention services. These are for families. Families with infants and toddlers who are not reaching age-appropriate milestones. Providers of the program teach parents and other caregivers. They are taught ways to improve child development through everyday routines. Services are designed to support young children in their development. Along with the families that love them.

East Coast(South of Flagler County)/South East Florida Summer Camp - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.

Eating Disorder Groups- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

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.

Florida KidCare-HealthyKids

The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

  • Check-ups and shots
  • Dental
  • Doctor visits
  • Emergencies
  • Hospital
  • Mental health
  • Prescriptions
  • Surgery
  • Vision and hearing

Group Homes/Transitional Living - Arnette House, Inc.

This group provides services to youth. The children are between the ages 13-17. They are in need of long-term foster care placement. The group runs two homes. The homes focus on the physical and emotional well-being of the individual. The youth are given a healthy and supportive environment. They are also taught methods for sustaining basic life skills. These services are designed to supplement and enhance traditional foster care programs. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Healthy Families Lake/Marion/Seminole/Sumter

The Healthy Families Florida program is overseen by the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a family support and coaching program. It is open to expectant parents and to parents of newborns. That are going through stressful life situations. Help is given through education and community support. So that they can provide a safe and stable environment for their children. Services take place in the home and are entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.