Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
Adapt Behavioral Services provides the following services:
Medicaid is accepted. They can help you apply for other funding, if you are uninsured. Call for more information.
The affordable Connectivity Program is known as ACP for short. It is a government program. The program helps low-income households stay connected. The help is to pay for broadband service, as well as internet-connected devices. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
This group has an Autism Center of Excellence. It provides comprehensive service and support. To children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Services are grounded in family-focused care. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Interventions Include:
This group runs a variety of programs. To meet the basic needs of those they help. All services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.226.6075
Easterseals Florida runs a recreational program. It is called Camp Challenge. The mission is to offer recreational activities. It is in an outdoor environment that is safe. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call 352.383.4711 or visit the website for more information.
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call 800.222.2225 or visit website for more information.
