NORD offers RareCare. It is a collection of assistance programs for people living with rare diseases. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178

Types of Assistance Available:

The NFK offers the Hawthorne Patient Assistance Fund. It offers short-term financial help. Help is for qualified kidney transplant recipients. And is to help meet the cost of kidney transplant related medications. While the patient looks for other long-term solutions. The money is paid directly to the pharmacy of the patient’s choice. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 800.927.9659

FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.

FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This is a federal program that lowers the cost of phone and internet service. Low-income households can apply for a monthly discount up to $9.25. Call or visit the website to learn more information.

MIECHV / Parents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy and safe. As well successful in school.

Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.

Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This program helps pregnant women, infants and families. It connects them to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. They can connect you to food, housing help, counseling, and jobs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.

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This program offers short term case management and homemaker services. They can also help with chore, respite and personal care services. Seniors can get an emergency alert response system. Please call or visit website for more information.