Information and referral for grandparents raising grandchildren....
A statewide organization that supports individuals with autism, their families, and care givers. Promotes autism awareness and advocacy....
The Able Trust youth programs provide career development and transition to students with disabilities, helping to reduce the dropout rate and prepare young adults for life beyond high school. These programs focus on building self-esteem, developing perso...
Support, education, resources and referrals, consultations, publications, support groups, education programs, multilingual information, online caregiver support programs, respite, and caregiver's day out....
Coordinates free air transportation for children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs....
Provides physician referrals, referrals to support groups, diabetes management classes, education programs, and youth camps....
Provides assistance to disadvantaged children who are affected by parents' failure to meet the legal, moral and financial obligations of child support....
Founded in 2008, Keeping Us Safe is an organization that provides practical, real-life solutions to older drivers and their families. Our programs are designed to save lives while simultaneously helping to ease the burden of the family as they find them...
Youth development program that instills values in young people, ages 7-20. Helps them achieve their full potential by providing citizenship training, character, ethical development, and personal and mental fitness....
The Breath of Life Center ministers to the woman who wants to know her options when a pregnancy occurs and possible results of those options. The Center helps women who may be being pressured by others to seek abortion and need a listening ear. We also h...
Provides support, instruction, and coaching with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities....
Food & clothing assistance....
For claims, specific & general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information about health plans, contact 1-800-MEDICARE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for assistance. English and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives at thi...
Florida's children's health insurance program which includes MediKids, Healthy Kids, the Children's Medical Services network for children with special health care needs, and Medicaid for children....
The purpose of the foundation is to fulfill the favorite wish of a terminally ill child. All arrangements are made and expenses covered by the foundation. Ex: airline tickets, rental cars, expense money and parental salary lost, as a result of taking time...
Services provided: Case management, adoptions, foster care licensing, residential/group care, and mental health counseling....
Early Intervention / Child Development - for eligible young children whose development is behind their peers and the families of those children....
Find a CMS Provider - search our listing to find CMS doctors and other providers in your area. This site contains a listing of health care providers that are specially qualified to meet the unique needs of children with special health care needs....
Health Services - for eligible infants, children, adolescents, and young adults who have on-going physical or behavioral conditions....
Ages: prenatal - 20. Provides medical and supporting services to children and high-risk pregnant women. Serves children with special health care needs whose serious or chronic physical or developmental conditions require extensive preventive and maintenan...
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients; assisting them with medication co-payments that their insurance requires. The program offers personal service to all patients through th...
DeSoto Memorial hospital is a 49-bed, rural healthcare facility focusing on primary health....
Assists individuals who are blind or have visual impairments and their families with services to reach education and independent living goals. Counseling, employment training, and rehabilitation for blind or low-vision individuals....
Prevent and end homelessness within DeSoto County, Florida. Our vision is to see the homeless and potentially homeless individuals become productive citizens....
Prescription drugs at low prices; free delivery. Prescriptions as low as $2.99 for 30 day supply. Will beat competitor's prices....
Assist parents in locating a legally operating childcare program, financial assistance for childcare (called Scholarship Child Care), and technical assistance to childcare providers. Parents may also contact the Early Learning Coalition for applications ...
Provides affordable sexual health care for adults and teens including gynecological exams, bladder/urinary tract infections, pregnancy testing and options education, sexually transmitted disease testing/treatment, and counseling.Condoms are available for ...
Food distribution (food pantry / food bank)....
Food distribution. (food pantry / food bank)...
Hot meals....
Promotes the welfare, dignity and achievement of full potential of developmentally disabled individuals and preserving the family's ability to function as a unit....
FEMA offers many disaster-related services including financial assistance, small business administration loans, legal services, and unemployment assistance....
The Florida Outreach Project (FOP) for Children and Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness specialists provide a variety of services, including information, consultation, training, and individualized support to families and teams throughout the state of Florida...
Voluntary health organization dedicated to support families that experience an infant death, public education and medical research. First Candle is dedicated to safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life....
Electronically submit application for food assistance, cash assistance, or medical assistance....
Provides information and referral for children with disabilities or special healthcare needs. Provides education on disability related services. Provides advocacy for families with disability & special health care needs....
A free resource for finding affordable housing in Florida. Provides a calculator to help figure what one can afford to rent and matches to local listings in that range....
Distributes bread. (food pantry / food bank)...
Ages: 10 - 18 (summer camp), 8 - 18 (residential program) Provides a week-long summer camp for youth. Provides residential programs for at-risk youth....
Provides a statewide, online public school that offers accredited courses for grades K-12. Free to Florida students....
Provides free children's eye exams and new eyeglasses for children with poor vision who cannot afford glasses. Referrals are accepted online from school personnel and public health departments....
Ages 16 - 18. A 17 month quasi-military training and mentoring program. Assists high school dropouts, expellees and at-risk youth to develop life skills, complete education goals, and develop employment potential....
A statewide association that manages the local agencies that provide services for homeless, truant, and ungovernable youth ages 10-17. Their website offers information for parents struggling with their child's behavior....
Provides support groups for people who have been or are affected by the problem drinking of a relative or friend....
Ages: 5 - 18. Offers affordable, low cost health insurance for uninsured children in Florida who are not eligible for Medicaid....
The Harry Chapin Food Bank collects and salvages food and distributes it to partner agencies. Programs: Mobile Food Pantry and SNAP Direct Assistance. ...
If you-or someone you know-are having thoughts about suicide, call 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433). Calls are connected to a certified crisis center nearest the caller's location. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week....
SPARCC is the only state-certified center for domestic violence and sexual assault services for Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. All of SPARCC's programs and services are confidential and provided free of charge. Emergency Shelter, 24-Hour Hotline, Crisis Co...
This site, developed by the University of Florida Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation, is designed to provide information and resources on alternative forms of transportation, driving knowledge and skills, and links to national organization...
Make referrals to local chapters in order to help parents of young adults with learning disabilities....
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