Children ServicesThis adoption program is for the whole state. It helps people adopt children, including those with special needs. This could be an older child or a child with a medical condition. The program also helps families after adoption and gives other types of support. Please call 800.962.3678 or visit the website to learn more information.
Toll-Free: 800.962.3678
This program has behavior health for children and teens ages 6 to 17. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. Counsellors can come to the home, or another location. There is no charge for eligible clients. Please visit the website to learn more.
The Children's Home Society of Florida provides private counseling to children and families in need. They also have tele-counselling. 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.
This is a group that helps children and teens who have to go to court by themselves. They match the children with an adult who will help represent them in court. Please call or visit the 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.
Haven Hospice offers grief support after the loss of a loved one. They help individuals, families and groups. Please call 844.544.4836 or visit the website for more information.
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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.
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)
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
