The Agency for Health Care Administration is known as AHCA for short. It administers the Medicaid program in Florida. They are also responsible for the licensing of health care facilities in the state. The group also shares health care data. This is done through the Florida Center for Health Information and Public Policy. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This agency provides health information to the public. You can learn about disease prevention, how to get vital records and more. They have information on workplace safety, weather conditions and traveler's health. Please see the website for more information.

Find Information About:

• Autism data
• Current disease outbreaks
• Data and statistics
• Disease prevention
• Diseases and conditions
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Environmental health
• Healthy living
• Injury, violence and safety
• Traveler's health
• Vital records
• Weather safety
• Workplace safety and health

This program helps women who have previously worked in the home for no pay to get new job skills and find full-time employment. Each women will get a Career Coach who will help set up an individualized plan of action. Clients will learn life, computer and employability skills. They will get job counseling and be able to attend career workshops. All of the Displaced Homemaker Program services are free of charge. Please see the website for more information.

Program Components Include:

• Applications
• Assertive communication skills and problem solving
• Basic computer skills
• Goal setting
• Interview techniques
• Job search plans
• Resume development
• Self esteem building
• Stress management
• Time management

The Florida Division of Blind Services is a part of the Department of Education. They offer braille and talking books. They also offer downloadable books. These are for the visually impaired. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 800.342.1828