This is a federal program that lowers the cost of phone and internet service. Low-income households can apply for a monthly discount up to $9.25. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
This program helps pregnant women dealing with substance abuse. It connects them with nurses who make home visits. Nurses provide a range of support services to help with health. Please call 352.317.5194 or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355
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MIECHV / Parents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy, stay safe, and succeed in school.
Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
How to enroll: Call Parents as Teachers at 877-678-9355 or text “Connect” at 352-415-0091
This program helps pregnant women, infants and families. It connects them to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. They can connect you to food, housing help, counseling, and jobs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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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 offers services for children and their families. They have counseling. They have a wide range of programs for supporting parents. They also give coaching from a Home Visitor. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
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.
This agency has the Transition Youth program. It helps those with disabilities. They help them get or keep a job after high school. Please call 352.560.6029 or go to the website to learn more.
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This group helps people with autism. They also help those with related disabilities. All services are free. Appointments are encouraged. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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