Alachua County Public Schools is consistently rated a high-performing district by the Florida Department of Education. Their vision for their students is that they will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics to be lifelong learners and independent thinkers. They want their graduates to excel in their chosen careers and be productive and contributing members of the global community.
Homebound Service is for people who cannot go to the library. This can be from a disability or illness. The library will send materials to you. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This is a free educational program that gets children ready for kindergarten. Children must be 4 years of age and live in Florida to take part in this program. They may do a school year program made up of 540 total instructional hours. There is also a summer program made up of 300 total instructional hours. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This program helps pay for childcare. At least one parent must be working on their education at least 20 hours per week. The family's income must at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. You pay some of the cost of the childcare based on your income and family size. Other children can be eligible because of other factors. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
The ELC of Alachua County provides financial help for child care and school readiness. They work with a range of partners and advocates to get local services for children. They help kids from birth until kindergarten. Their help includes includes, but is not limited to:
Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) is an advocate and provider for affordable housing for Gainesville families. They provide life resources and opportunities to Alachua County residents.
Alachua County can help people meet their health needs. They can help with getting medical supplies, seeing a doctor, paying for medication, getting eyes checked, and getting glasses. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Alachua County Division of Social Services (ACDSS), is a County agency that serves eligible low income residents of Alachua County with medical or general assistance needs for which there are no federal, state, or private programs available. Eligible residents must meet the Core Eligibility guidelines and fall within the established Federal Poverty Level.
This group can help people pay for rent. They also manage housing for low income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
The Alachua County Housing Authority provides rental subsidies and manage affordable Public Housing units for low income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities throughout Alachua County, Florida.