This organization is dedicated to enhancing maternal and infant health care. Healthy Start offers free support services for pregnant women, new mothers, and infants.
This program aims to assure they all have access to prenatal and pediatric care. It promotes healthy pregnancy and birth outcomes. It promotes good parenting and healthy child growth.
Advocacy services, support groups, and crisis intervention available for relative caregivers who have taken on the role of parent to their child, rather than placing them in the welfare system.
*For more information, please call Manatee Children's Services at 941-345-1200 or GAP Warmline at 941-756-8197.
The Salvation Army can help those in need with clothing. Call for more information.
This agency provides emergency help. They provide shelter and transitional living to those in need. They provide food and basic necessities for homeless men, women and children. They also help those at risk for homelessness.
SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
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Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684
Safelink Wireless is a program provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. The company believes access to a cell phone is essential. They aim to provide cell phone service at the lowest cost to customers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
It is the mission of HOPE Family Services to promote safety, strength and well-being for those affected by domestic violence in Manatee County.
HOPE offers: