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.
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 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
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This agency offers counseling. These services are for domestic. They also offer help for sexual assault. Someone is always available. Please call 1.866.875.7983 or visit the website for more information.
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Children's Home Society of Florida provides a range of programming and services to kids, teens, and families.
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CARD stands for Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. It is a group that helps people with autism. They can help those with similar disabilities, too. It is free. Please call 352.265.2230 or visit the website to learn more.
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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 to people whose lives are affected by autism. Their goal is to make the best life for people with autism and related disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group is a nonprofit. It is for people who have a major problem with drugs. The group offers recovery from addiction. This is done through a 12-step program.
This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Healthy Families is a home visitation program for new and expectant parents. It teaches families how to care for young children. Please call 850.948.2741 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.