Manatee
Manatee
American Red Cross - Southwest Florida
The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters. They help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They also offer first aid and CPR courses.
Careeronestop
CareerOneStop is an employment center that helps to train you for a career. They also offer financial assistance and help with job searches. There are several locations throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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Services:
Career Assessments
Resumes
Job Search
Safe Kids
Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Florida Kidcare
Florida Kidcare encompasses four government-sponsored health insurance programs– Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan. Together they provide a continuum of care for children ages birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
FDLRS - Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
FDLRS is run by the FL Department of Education. They offer Associate Centers that have instructional and technical support services for school districts all over the state. These centers assist the FDOE Exceptional Student Education programs. Each Associate Center offers four main services: Child Find, Parent Services, Human Resource Development, and Technology. They partner with school districts, agencies and support personnel. As well as with administrators and students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
March of Dimes
March of Dimes focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It also works to close the health equity gap. Visit the website to learn more.
Home Healthcare - Granny Nannies
Granny Nannies offers home health care 24 hours a day. They help people recover from illness or injury at home. So that they can avoid hospital and nursing home stays. They can help with meals. As well as housekeeping and personal chores. They also help with those who have trouble keeping up with their medications Health care is given by CNAs and HHAs. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.316.2669
Home Healthcare - Visiting Nurses Association of Florida
VNA offers home health care specific to each patient's needs. The cost of this service may be covered by insurance. They also offer payment plans. Please call 813.284.5499 or go to the website to learn more.
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Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers - Elizabeth Dole Foundation
This foundation has a respite relief program. It is for military and veteran caregivers. The program offers access to free, short term relief. Help is in the form of in-home care professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: respiterelief@elizabethdolefoundation.org
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