Make-A-Wish Foundation: Central and Northern Florida
This group is a nonprofit. They grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. They serve 45 counties in Central and North Florida.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Hernando
Hernando
Hernando-Pasco Hospice
Hernando-Pasco Hospice provides care and services to adults and children facing end-of-life issues and their family members. Services are given regardless of ability to pay. The agency offers numerous grief programs for all ages for free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Crescent Community Clinic
This clinic offers free health care to Hernando county adults ages 18 to 64. It is for those who do not have insurance and who meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The clinic runs on donations from patients. As well as from local businesses and organizations. You will not be turned away if you are unable to donate. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - Division of Early Learning
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. It helps make sure children are ready fo school. They offer services for students with special needs as well. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Division of Early Learning
The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.
Programs Include:
- Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
- School Readiness (SR)
- Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay
This group has mentoring programs for children. Volunteers meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a nearby school or after-school site. Outings can include going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit. They work to create and support mentoring relationships. These are one-on-one and help the children achieve their full potential. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Jericho Road Ministries - Rebuilt Recovery Program
Jericho Road Ministries offers a free recovery program that is open to men and women in the community who are struggling with substance abuse. It is a 5-month program. They help support recovery, build life skills, and strengthen faith.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Jericho Road Ministries
Services
Jericho Road Ministries offers a wide variety of services to those in need of assistance in the community. We aid families needing temporary shelter because of fire, flood, or other natural disaster. We also operate two shelter programs for men and women. Services include:
- Addiction recovery support
- Clothing and personal hygiene items
- Computer literacy programs
- Counseling through staff and peer support
- Daily meals and safe shelter
- Education, Vocation, and Training Opportunities
- Emergency food assistance
- Employment preparation
- GED tutoring
- Helping people be self-supportive
- Life skills management
- Material assistance as available
- Material donations to individuals with referrals from other agencies
- Mission Discipleship Program -- a nine-month transitional housing program
- Monthly inspirational newsletter
Child Find Services-Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents