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Legal Assistance - Americans for Immigrant Justice
Americans for Immigrant Justice is a non-profit law firm. They fight for justice for immigrants. They offer direct help to immigrants in need. Their services are offered at no cost. Please call 305.573.11061 or visit the website for more information.
Programs include:
- Children's Legal Program
- Detention Program
- Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program
- Family Defense Program
- Litigation Program
- Pro Bono Program
Immigration - Detention Program
Americans for Immigrant Justice (AIJ) provides free legal help to detainees. AIJ helps them to obtain release and fight their deportation. They also monitor for abusive and inadequate detention facilities. All services are free. Please see the website for more information.
Americans for Immigrant Justice
Americans for Immigrant Justice is a non-profit law firm. They fight for justice for immigrants. They offer direct help, and advocacy and outreach. Services are offered at no cost.
Programs include:
- Children's Legal Program
- Detention Program
- Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program
- Family Defense Program
- Litigation Program
- Pro Bono Program
Big Programs - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
This agency has the Big Programs. It offers two unique programs. These programs offer different ways for children to see and interact with their mentors. The programs are for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children with caring adult mentors. The mentor provides support to the child and child's family. Mentors can volunteer at school, tutor a child, or participate in fun activities with the child. Please see the website for more information.
Developmental Services (Field 13) - Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
APD helps people with developmental disabilities. They can help teach you how to live, learn, and work in your community. They can also direct you to other resources. Please call 407.245.0440 or go to the website to learn more.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Central Region
APD supports persons with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help them live, learn and work in their communities. APD provides services to help clients find jobs, funding and supported living services. Please see the website for more information.
APD serves those with:
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Intellectual disabilities
- Prader-Willi syndrome
- Spina bifida
- Children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability
MADD
MADD offers support to those who have been affected by another person's drunk driving. They advocate for victims' rights and compensation. They fight for stricter underage drinking laws. They sponsor Walk Like MADD walks to raise funds. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida WIC Program
This program is called WIC for short. It is for pregnant women and children up to five years old. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals for health care. Each eligible family gets an EBT card to use at the grocery store. They also get a list of foods to purchase at the lowest prices.