Talking Books Library provides recorded books and equipment for adults and children who need to hear their reading because of a temporary or permanent disability. Demonstrates and loans assistive devices for short term use. Loans descriptive videos for ...
Non-emergency mental health assessments and referral services for children and adults....
The mission of Legal Aid Service of Collier County is to provide high-quality free civil legal advice, representation and education to the residents of Collier County, based on need, so as to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the lifestyle and living...
Provides emergency assistance to families who reside in Lehigh Acres with food, past due rent, utilities, medicine, diapers, school supplies, and clothing. Documentation of need is required. Call for appointment....
A home for youth who are orphaned, abused, abandoned, or neglected....
A Christian foster home that accepts up to 12 children. It specializes in accepting large sibling groups who have been abandoned, neglected or whose parents have come upon hard times....
Educational programs, youth camps and helpful services to blind or visually-impaired residents of Collier....
Lighthouse of SWFL provides the tools, support and opportunities necessary for individuals with blindness or visual impairment to achieve their desired level of independence. Classes are provided in computers, Braille, and independent living skills. The...
Oasis Youth Shelter provides temporary shelter for troubled, runaway, or homeless youth (ages 10-17)....
Adolescent outpatient substance abuse treatment program, family counseling, OASIS youth shelter for ages 10-17 for runaway, truant or ungovernable....
Offers free services to low income families and individuals including a library, food/clothing/household goods bank, afterschool program, academic support, day care, computer training, GED assistance, social services, health services, and housing assistan...
Wishes granted to children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy....
The foundation grants the wish of any child diagnosed by a physician as having a life-threatening medical condition. Children may be referred by the child's physician, parents or legal guardians, social worker or other healthcare professional or themselve...
Provides faith-based self-development programs for at-risk youth and teens....
Working to improve the lives of children and adults with special needs through therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs. Participants range in age from 4 to 87 years old. ...
Our primary activity is to fund eye exams, glasses, eye surgery and hearing aids for needy adults and children. We have two major vision and hearing screening programs, including one to screen needy adults for glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disease. In ...
Assists individuals with mental illness, their families and the community. Provides peer-to-peer counseling and support group....
National organization provides support and information for adults and parents of children that are Attention Deficit or Hyperactive, as well as professionals in the Community. Teachers earn in-service credit....
National information center provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues. Anyone can use services-families, educators, administrators, journalists, students. Special focus is children and youth, (birth to 22)....
The center provides relevant, practical information and resources to professionals and the public, including survivors of childhood trauma, their families, and communities....
Offers crisis intervention information and referral, message services between the youth and parent and mediated conference calls. Administers Greyhound's Home Free Program for youth between the ages of 12-20. One-way tickets may be issued for youth who w...
Provides a soup kitchen, food, prescription drug and clothing assistance, and job training. Summer program for inner city youth....
Provides emergency assistance of food and clothing to needy families. The Kids Vision and Intervention Program (Kids V.I.P.) provides family intervention, mentors, and advocates for youth at risk. The after school program provides tutoring and homework a...
Provides Christian counseling services....
The busy North Fort Myers Public Library offers a full collection, reference service, and a youth services department as well as Internet access, and free programs for adults, teens and children, including story time. Patrons can borrow CD books, music o...
Our Mother’s Home is a large home with facilities adequate for housing eight teen mothers and their babies. Our Mother's Home is unique in many ways, one being that they help teenage mothers from age thirteen to age eighteen, as long as they stay in schoo...
Provides pre-school and social services for Charlotte County residents....
A support group for parents of children with bipolar disorder. Meets weekly, both in Fort Myers and Cape Coral....
Provides specialized education for children with autism and related disorders. Services include parent coaching, parent support group, training and consultation to schools and other agencies....
Provides an after-school program on school days and all day on teacher inservice days, a summer camp, and a teen program. Provides education, computer classes, parenting classes, support activities, food, and referrals for services for Pine Manor resident...
Offers at-risk youth ages 10 - 17 the opportunity to participate in youth development, sports and homework assistance. The program is led by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and is aimed at creating a positive relationship between the youth and law e...
Promotes leadership; strong attitudes and values....
The annual camp is for any youth, ages 6-17, which have experienced a death in their family during the past year due to any cause. Special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If a child has attended the camp in the past they will n...
New Beginnings is a seasonal program that operates normally from November to the end of May. Our program provides services to migrant and seasonal families at no cost to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age; first priority to children with special need...
Substance Abuse Recovery Support Services (SARSS) provides case management, educational programs and resources for youth who have a substance abuse diagnosis. SARSS will include substance abuse education, coordination and linking of resources, family and...
RCMA provides quality child care and early education for children of migrant farm workers and rural, low-income families throughout Florida....
The Refugee Youth and Family Program provides homework help and tutoring for students, family and individual counseling, career planning and support services, parent education and empowerment, cultural and educational family centered activities, and schoo...
The Care Mobile serves children 4-21 and visits Title I schools, community based organizations, low-income communities, health fairs and community events. Services provided include: dental, growth & development, hearing and vision screening, and school ...
Under Florida statute, a parent may leave an unharmed, newborn infant (up to seven days old) at a Safe Haven without fear of prosecution. Hospitals, fire stations and EMS facilities are considered Safe Havens. The Safe Haven for Newborns Helpline can as...
Safe Kids Lee/Collier Counties is working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children and teens in Southwest Florida....
Healthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies to identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality...
Provides information on school choice and registers students to attend Lee County public schools....
A multiagency service network for emotionally disturbed youth and their families. Facilitates the coordination of services provided by education, mental health, juvenile justice, and child welfare agencies....
Provides specialized medical care for children with a focus on orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate....
Provides recreational programs, childcare and summer camp. Provides subsidized care for low-income families....
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