This program helps women who have previously worked in the home for no pay to get new job skills and find full-time employment. Each women will get a Career Coach who will help set up an individualized plan of action. Clients will learn life, computer and employability skills. They will get job counseling and be able to attend career workshops. All of the Displaced Homemaker Program services are free of charge. Please see the website for more information.

Program Components Include:

• Applications
• Assertive communication skills and problem solving
• Basic computer skills
• Goal setting
• Interview techniques
• Job search plans
• Resume development
• Self esteem building
• Stress management
• Time management

The Florida Division of Blind Services is a part of the Department of Education. They offer braille and talking books. They also offer downloadable books. These are for the visually impaired. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 800.342.1828

This group is a charity organization. It is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The group funds healthy eating programs and scientific research. It also promotes access to care.

HealthyKids is a Florida KidCare Partner. The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18. Even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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.