A Safe Haven For Newborns-The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
Services:
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This agency provides a safety net for women with unexpected pregnancies. The goal is to make sure that no baby is abandoned. Mothers with newborns can get advice about adoption or parenting and make plans for their baby's future before they reach a crisis stage. They can get help as they decide what is best for themselves and their babies. Please see the website for more information.
Safe Haven also wants to form local chapters in every Florida county.
Important Numbers:
24-Hour Multilingual Helpline: 1.877.767.2229
To Form a New Chapter: 1.877.767.2229
Time Sensitive Issues: 786.246.1304
Residential Care Services - Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches
This group offers several residential care campuses. They are made up of cottages and villages across the state. Here, children in need can find daily structure through "Work, Study, Play and Pray." Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.765.3797
Summer Camp(East Coast)- Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.
Missing Persons Program - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s missing persons program seeks to reunite family members. It has helped thousands of families, and it locates a few hundred people each year.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/missing_persons/
CareerSource North Florida
This agency helps with workforce related services. There are services for job seekers and employers.
Boys & Girls Club North Central Florida - 21st CCLC Center
This is a 21st Century Community Learning Center, where students can get help with reading and math, as well as gain additional skills year round with art, music, finance, career track, and recreational programs. Please see the website for more information.
Florida's Head Start- Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida
Head Start is a program at the Boys and Girls club. It is to help children get ready for school. There are two groups. "Early Head Start" is for children 6 weeks to 2 years old. "Head Start" is for children 3 and 4 years old. It has good food and teaches good food choices. Please see the website.
Programs Include:
- Early Head Start - 6 weeks to 2 years old
- Head Start - 3 and 4 years old
Goodwill Industries - Big Bend Inc. - Retail Store
Goodwill is a donation and resale store that sells clothing, furniture and household items. They have multiple locations and specialty stores. For more information, go to website.
Sexual Health Home Testing - TakeMeHome
This program offers free testing kits. The kits are for HIV or STI testing. The kit options vary based on availability and location. Please call or visit the website for more information.