Children ServicesFamily Action Program helps youth ages 6 to 17 years old. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. The program is free for youth that is eligible. Please call or visit website to learn more.
Children's Home Society of Florida provides counseling to children and families in need. They may be able to help with a range of issues you or your child is struggling to cope with. All counseling sessions are confidential. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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 can help clients get services such as Food Stamps and Temporary Cash Assistance.
Programs Include:
Please see the website for all services.
This agency helps with 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 also find help. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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:
Haven Hospice provides Camp Safe Haven. This camp is at no cost for children, youth, and families who have lost a loved on. They provide support and activities to help children work through feelings of grief. Please call or visit website for more information.
Haven Hospice offers a wide range of grief counseling services for people of all ages. There are also chaplains available to give spiritual support.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
TThe Healthy Start program is a home visiting program that helps through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. As well as families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with healthy child development. They focus on pregnancy and breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Alachua County Office: 352.337.1200
Bradford County: 904.964.7732
Citrus County: 352.513.6078
Columbia County: 386.758.1065
Dixie County: 352.498.1360
Gilchrist County: 352.463.3120
Hamilton County: 386.234.0560
Hernando County: 352.848.3977
Lafayette County: 386.294.1321
Lake County: 352.314.6933
Levy County: 352.486.5300
Marion County: 352.644.2717
Putnam County: 386.481.3614
Sumter County Office: 352.569.2959
Suwannee County: 386.362.2708
Union County: 386.496.3211
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)
