Children ServicesConnect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 352.313.6500 or go to the website to learn more.
Programs include:
This agency offers 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 or visit website to learn more.
SV4Cs is in charge of the Early Head Start program. It helps children from birth to age 3 and pregnant women. Services are available year-round. The group is committed to providing infants and toddlers with enrichment. Enrichment in their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. They also support parents. To help them to care for and teach their growing children to be self-sufficient in many ways. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
This program helps youth between the ages of 6 and 17 years old. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. There is no charge for eligible clients. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Children's Home Society of Florida provides counseling to children and families in need. All counseling sessions are private. Please call 850.544.7298 or go to the website to learn more.
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.
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.
SV4Cs is in charge of the Head Start program. This program is a bridge between families and their community. It is designed to serve children ages 3 to 5. The 10-month program closely follows local school calendars. Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education and parent involvement services. As well as health and nutrition services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/
The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.WELL or go to the website to learn more.
