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Youth Crisis Shelters - Youth & Family Alternatives

This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families.

Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast

This agency offers early learning programs to children up to age 5. Parents pay based on a sliding fee scale. The school readiness program is open to all qualifying children. As funding becomes available, children are placed in the program according to the Coalition's established priorities. Please see the website for more information.

Early Learning Options Include:

  • Family child care homes
  • Licensed child care centers
  • License-exempt child care centers
  • School-based classrooms
  • Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

School Readiness Programs Include:

  • Appropriate staff-to-child ratios
  • Character development programs
  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Healthy and safe environments
  • Individual education plans
  • Literacy programs
  • Parent support services

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
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