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...
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. Our vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, co...
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....
"Bank On Southwest Florida works to assist Southwest Florida ""unbanked"" or ""under-banked"" households open checking and personal savings accounts, build credit history, gain access to lower-cost sources of credit, and invest for their future."...
Candlelighters of Southwest Florida provides support, education and advocacy to children with cancer and blood disorders as well as the professionals that care for them. The Candlelighters organization is a source of emotional support and assistance for ...
Information and referral, advocacy (individuals and systems), peer counseling and independent living skills training classes....
Provides support, instruction, and coaching with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities....
Helps persons with disabilities achieve and maintain their independence. Offers specific programs, such as Victims' Voices: Silent No More, a program for crime victims with disabilities....
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...
Child-friendly crisis center for child victims of abuse, prompt access to appropriate services. Deals with family alliance, family parenting, and child protection. Services include abuse determination, therapeutic counseling, parenting education, and ab...
The Child Protection Team (CPT) provides crisis intervention to suspected victims of abuse or violent crimes. Services include: medical examinations and evaluations, forensic interviews, family assessments, psychological evaluations, and expert court tes...
Family Alliance is a child-friendly, outpatient counseling program that provides therapeutic treatment to: Children who have been abused or neglected, children who have witnessed or experienced family violence, or a violent crime, non-offending parents, ...
The Family First program is a voluntary violence prevention and intervention program offered to parents whose children attend one of four designated daycares in Lee and Hendry Counties or the Pine Manor After-School/Summer Program. Partners in Parenting i...
Services provided: Community Mental Health, Bridges (Homeless - Lee/Hendry), Developmental Disabilities, Healthy Families (Lee/Collier), Independent Living, Adoption and Pregnancy Counseling, and Early Education Learning Center....
This program provides education, training and services necessary to obtain employment, preparation for entering post-secondary training and education institutions and personal and emotional support for youth aging out of the foster care system. In additio...
Medical Case Management is intended to facilitate the development and maintenance of a compilation of health care information for children in the child welfare system....
This service provides parenting education to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of child abuse or neglect. Services are provided in either a group or individual in home setting. The Nurturing Fathers Prevention Program provides parenting education in a...
This is a residential program for Teens from 13-17 with Challenging Behaviors. Short term residential care is provided to teens. Behavioral health services are designed to help each child learn the skills and behaviors necessary to facilitate future suc...
This is a pregnancy and truancy prevention program designed for teens. This program is designed to reduce at risk behaviors and increased self-esteem in an after-school group setting....
Family Support Services and Emergency Services are in-home family services delivered by a team of professionals for families who volunteer to accept these services and whose children are at imminent risk of removal from the home due to abuse, neglect, or ...
Childcare resources and referral, school readiness tuition assistance, and VPK enrollment....
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...
Providing immediate disaster relief, including food and hydration through a mobile feeding unit. Working with the local Emergency Operations Center and fellow agencies to provide relief where it is needed most whether through food outreach, case manageme...
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida in partnership with the Florida Lions Vision Screening Program screens preschoolers in childcare centers for vision problems....
Early Steps is an early intervention program serving children age 0-3 with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. Early Steps connects families with professionals who teach them how to improve the development of their children through ...
Medical services, consultation, clinical assistance in accessing medication, education program, and summer youth camp. Sliding fees. Provides prevention and education regarding epilepsy....
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 ...
The mission of the Deaf Service Center is to empower Southwest Florida's deaf and hard of hearing citizens and their families through education, advocacy, and community involvement...
Promotes the welfare, dignity and achievement of full potential of developmentally disabled individuals and preserving the family's ability to function as a unit....
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc.'s medical offices provide medical, dental and medical social services, and accept assignments from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. FHC participates with several health maintenance organizations (H...
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....
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....
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