Manatee
Manatee
Support Services - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
CARD helps by providing short-term guidance, support, and resource referrals at no cost to people with ASD, their families, and those who serve them. They provide support for individuals from the time of diagnosis throughout their lives.
Services include:
- Training
- Project Development
- Resource & Referral
- Consultation
- Family & individual guidance
Please call or check their website for locations and to learn more.
Eldercare Locator- Administration for Community Living
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
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Support Services
Housing
Elder Rights
Health
Insurance and Benefits
Transportation
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged-Florida Department of Transportation
The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. For more information visit their website.
Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Inc.
The Mission serves the rural farm workers of Hillsborough and Manatee counties. Beth-El helps farmworkers be self sufficient. It offers many educational programs. It has many services that provide basic needs. See website for more services.
NORTH MANATEE COUNTY: Family literacy, GED, ESOL, clothing and food, referrals, health screening, youth summer program and more.
Violence Protection Program - Manatee Co. Clerk of Courts
This group is here to help give information to everyone involved in getting protection, also called a restraining order. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Victim Advocate/Sheriffs Office
Help for crime victims and their families or close friends, including support after the crime, going with them to court, and helping them fill out forms for compensation. It also includes talking to their boss, bank, or other important people to help them. Please visit the website to learn more information.
Manatee County Sheriffs Offices
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to our residents and visitors. We believe that community involvement is vital to the success of the Sheriff’s Office.
Section 8 Voucher Program (Rental Payment Assistance Program)
This group helps families with low incomes, older people, and those with disabilities find safe and good homes. Please go to the website to learn more.
The Public Housing Office
5631 11th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
The Housing Choice Voucher Office
538 48th St Ct E
Bradenton, FL 34208
Housing Authority Resident Services--Family Self-Sufficient Program
This program is for people who live in Village Central or Pine Village. It helps those who want to take care of themselves. Please call or see website to learn more.
This goal means:
• The head of household has gained employment and
• All family members are free of cash assistance for 12 months
or
• 30% of their monthly income is equal to or more than the fair market rent for their current home.