Family Assistance ServicesThe Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
Email: eldercarelocator@USAging.org
SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. It's a good idea to reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you need. For information you can call or check out the website to learn more.
Available Directories:
This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
The Salvation Army Forth Walton Beach provides a range of programs and services to those in need within the community.
Services include:
Please call 850.243.4531 or visit website for more information.
Shelter House offers Emergency Shelter. This shelter is for women and children of domestic abuse. Shelter is available 24/7, 365 days a year. You can also bring your pet with you. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 850.863.4777
Sexual Assault Hotline: 850.226.2027
Opportunity Place, Inc. helps families and single women who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Assistance May Include:
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 program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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.
