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Make-A-Wish Foundation: Central and Northern Florida
Make a Wish is a nonprofit organization. They grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. They serve 45 counties in Central and North Florida. Anyone may refer a child for a wish. Donations are always welcome. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - Division of Early Learning
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Office of Early Learning - Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
The Office of Early Learning provides school readiness programs. This agency offers free VPK. Please call or visit website for more information.
Division of Early Learning
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 Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
- School Readiness (SR)
- Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Episcopal Children's Services
Episcopal Children's Services provides a range of early learning programs for children. Head Start and VPK are both available as well. Programs are for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.238.3463
Child Find Services-Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
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
Baker County Minister's Association - Samaritan Food Pantry
This ministry provides help with food. Eligibility is determined by the USDA guidelines. You must bring photo ID, proof of income or food stamp card, or disability waiver.
Baker County Minister's Association
This organization has provided a helping hand to the community for over 10 years. They have a food ministry. They can also help with hotel and gas vouchers.
Baker County Health Department - Health Services - Disease Control
A communicable disease may be spread directly or indirectly from person to person. This agency is always contacted when conditions point to such diseases. Each case is investigated.
This agency offers confidential HIV testing and counseling for at risk persons.
The Health Department can examine, diagnose, and treat people for STDs. Early diagnosis and treatment are the best ways to decrease complications and in most cases obtain a complete cure. STD exams are made by appointment during the week.
Please see the website for all services.