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 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
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Pet Friendly Shelter is available to Palm Beach County residents residing in a mandatory evacuation zone or in mobile homes. Proof of residency is required. Space is limited and restrictions apply. Pet owners are required to stay at the shelter. The shelter can accommodate approximately 300 people, 400 cats, 250 birds and small pocket pets, and 240 small and large dogs. Livestock and reptiles will not be accepted. Pets will be housed in separate area from people. Pet owners will be given a schedule to attend to their animal’s needs. Please call for more information.
The shelter provides:
Shelter Hours:
Monday thru Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We offer a discount card for prescriptions free of charge. Any county resident without prescription coverage can use this program. Even if you have insurance for prescription drugs, you may still benefit from the discount card. Please call for more info.
To print a discount card for use at any participating pharmacy visit http://rxsavingsplus.com/.
For more information about the program, call 1.877.321.2652.
Public Transportation for Palm Beach County.
Types of Service:
Connection - a shared ride, door to door, paratransit service that provides transportation for disabled residents and visitors in Palm Beach County.
Palm Tran offers public transportation in Palm Beach County. They offer fixed-route bus service, paratransit, and on demand shared rides.
A variety of free resources for homeless persons and families:
Please call for more info.