Nurse-Family Partnership is a program for pregnant women and their children. This program is for women who have an identified concern of substance exposure or are eligible for WIC and/or Medicaid, and teenage mothers. Clients must be enrolled during pregnancy. Call or visit the website for more information.
MIECHV/Parents as Teachers is a free program for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their children be healthy, safe, and ready to succeed in school. This program is for families with kids up to age 3 in Alachua and Marion counties. In Bradford, Columbia, and Putnam counties, this program is for families with kids up to age 5. Call or visit the website for more information.
The Connect Program is a referral program. They provide many programs and resources. Some programs include infant safety, family planning, child development, nutrition, and more. Resources may include food, housing aid, employment, and more. This program is for pregnant women, infants, and families with young children. Eligibility is based on a screening. Call or visit the website for more information.
The Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida is the largest provider of free legal-aid. This aid is for low-to-moderate income residents in Central Florida. The group can advise and represent in most areas of civil law. They do not handle criminal or traffic court cases. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Children’s Home Society is known as CHS for short. This group provides services for children and their families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Avaialable:
Area Offices
Lake City Family Visitation Center
620 SW Arlington Blvd
Lake City, Florida 32025
386.758.0591
Children's Home Society of Florida works to provide children and teens with resources to help them reach their full potential. CHS delivers the right services at the right time to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. Call or visit our website to see how CHS can help.
Clubhouse International provides locations for mentally ill adults to get their lives back on track.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Florida Department of Education provides Transition Youth. This program helps people who have disabilities get or keep a job after exiting high school. Please call or visit website for more information.
UF CARD offers services in 14 Florida counties. They are a team of professionals. That serve children and adults with autism and related disabilities. The services offered are free of charge. For someone to receive services, documentation of a qualifying diagnosis is needed. Please call or visit then website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.754.5891
Services Available:
The University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities serves both children and adults. It is known as UF CARD for short. They provide support and assistance. Their goal is to optimize the potential of people with autism and related disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.