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:
Wakulla
Wakulla
The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation
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 needy, neglected boys and girls can be nurtured. And given a sense of security, guidance, and tenderness. 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.
North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority
The North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority serves the Levy, Gilchrist, Suwannee and Wakulla Counties. It helps eligible families find decent, safe and affordable housing. There are also programs that help families be more self sufficient. Rents are based on 30% of income. Section 8 Housing is available in Wakulla, Levy and Gilchrist Counties. Please see the website for more information.
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/
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.
Family Assistance Program - Operation First Response
This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Assistance May Include:
- Clothing
- Groceries
- Rent
- Travel Expenses to and From Major Medical Facilities
- Utilities
- Vehicle Payments
Caregiving Resources - National Institute on Aging
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225