Welfare Transition Program-Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
The DEO offers the Welfare Transition Program. Please call or visit the website to learn more about the agency.
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Healthy Kids - A Florida KidCare Partner
HealthyKids is a Florida KidCare Partner. The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18. Even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts. Please call or visit the website for more information.
GreenPath Debt Solutions - Debt Counseling
GreenPath offers free credit and debt counseling over the phone. Their debt management program will help you with all of your debts. They will explain your options and develop a customized budget. The session takes about 60-90 minutes. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.550.1961
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a non-profit agency. They have programs that provide benefits to children, families, and their communities. The group manages many programs across the state. They fund programs in your area. These programs are offered work to improve life outcomes of children. They want to keep families together and make them stronger. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) - FAAST, Inc.
This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
- Services:
- Device Demonstrations
- Device Reuse & Reutilization
- Financial Loans
- Information & Assistance
- Public Awareness & Training
- Short-term Device Loans
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc.
This group is called FAAST for short. It is a nonprofit. They work to improve the quality of life for Floridians with disabilities. They do this by increasing access to assistive technology. This is done through empowerment and collaboration.
Center for Independent Living - Employment Services and Solutions
This agency explores career options for those with disabilities. Their professional staff can help you find the right job or training. They work in concert with VR (Vocational Rehab). Clients may be eligible for a variety of support services. Please call for more information.
Center for Independent Living - Medical Equipment Loans
This agency loans all kinds of durable medical equipment. They can provide wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, scooters and more. Please see the website for more information.
POPIN - FND Family Network On Disabilities
This group provides support to parents of children with disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Its information hub can help them:
- Prepare their child for school
- Connect with other parents
- Find local and national resources
- Advocate for their child
- Plan for emergencies
- And more
Family Network On Disabilities
This is a support group for the parents of children who have disabilities. They offer many free services and programs to help families feel more united and empowered. There is also aid for people who work with children with disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.