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Southern Legal Counsel, Inc.

A not-for-profit public interest law firm. Operates statewide through Florida. They are committed to the ideas of equal justice and basic human and civil rights for all. Mainly helps individuals and groups with public interest issues who would not otherwise have access to the justice system. And whose cases might bring about systemic reform. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Florida KidCare-HealthyKids

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.

Florida Rural Legal Services

Florida Rural Legal Services is a private nonprofit law firm. The firm provides free legal services to vulnerable and low-income people, the elderly, veterans, and victims of crime across 14 counties in Florida. FRLS also provides legal assistance to migrant workers throughout the state of Florida through its program-wide Migrant Farmworker Unit.

TTY: 800.955.8771