Collier Child Care Resources, Inc. is providing a child care program, called A Step Up, for teen parents to send their children while attending their high school courses. They also provide mentoring of developmentally appropriate practices and parent edu...
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...
Classes for adults are provided in various locations throughout Lee County. Classes include GED preparation, computer skills, leisure, English as a second language, literacy, enrichment classes, and foreign languages....
AFCAAM provides education, youth mentoring groups, GED preparation, tutoring, computers, afterschool reading program, thrift store, and food donations.AFCAAM recruits K-5 students from the Dunbar and Harlem Heights communities who would benefit from addit...
Provides physician referrals, referrals to support groups, diabetes management classes, education programs, and youth camps....
A day treatment program for adolescents. Youth are referred to the program through the juvenile justice system or school district....
Coordinates free air transportation for children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs....
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....
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 a safe, drop-in afterschool youth center. Summer programs are also available....
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 ...
"The William ""Bill"" Austen Youth Center is a facility for children between the ages of 8-18 that includes a recreation center. Kids can drop in daily for use of the gaming systems (XBox 360 and Wii), the latest in computer software, video games, watch m...
Provides information and support to parents of children with attention deficits, adults with attention deficits, educators and other interested professionals....
A program for mentally and physically challenged children and adults to enjoy the full benefits of baseball, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun in an atmosphere specifically designed to meet the individual needs of each challenged athlete....
Provides family support services including after-school programs, parenting classes, adult and family literacy, volunteer recruitment and placement, neighborhood revitalization, social services, juvenile diversion and reentry, mental health counseling and...
Provides preliminary medical care and services for free or according to sliding scale by income. Also facilitates WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children)....
Provides care coordination to high-risk pregnant moms and babies, assists with Medicaid applications, and offers free parenting classes. Serves young children who are at-risk of poor health outcomes....
Healthy Start Care Coordinators assess mother's needs and provide referral to risk-appropriate services, assist with Medicaid application, provide emotional support and encouragement, and deliver pregnancy and childcare information....
Certified Childbirth Educators provide information on preparing for labor and birth, danger signs in pregnancy and symptoms of preterm labor, delivery, bonding, newborn care and safety, immunizations, postpartum care, sibling preparation, family planning ...
If you are pregnant and have Type One, Type Two, or gestational diabetes and your insurance does NOT pay for diabetic education, these counseling services are designed to provide education and support. You will learn what diabetes is, how it affects your...
To help pregnant women receive prenatal care early in their pregnancy, Healthy Start partners with the local health department to improve pregnancy outcomes (IPO) for Charlotte County women. IPO services include pregnancy testing, Medicaid screening, min...
Prenatal women who qualify for pregnancy Medicaid will receive choice counseling for selecting a primary maternity care provider through the Healthy Start MomCare program. Your MomCare Advisor will promote early entry to care, provide information on the ...
Learn to be a positive parent and role model through Healthy Start parenting education. Moms and dads receive parenting guidelines, information on child growth and development, and ways to manage child health problems. Classes are provided free of charg...
Healthy Start prenatal care services, provided by a licensed physician, may be available if you are uninsured, ineligible for Medicaid and cannot otherwise afford prenatal care....
Becoming a new parent can be stressful. Confidential psychosocial counseling can help to cope with the emotional and situational demands of a new baby. These services may include: family screening, assessment interview, individual or group counseling, e...
If you are a mom-to-be who smokes, you need to stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke to increase the likelihood of having a healthy baby. Healthy Start offers support to help you quit smoking....
The mission of the Charlotte County School District is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve at high academic levels, equipping them to successfully pursue college or career goals....
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...
The Children's Advocacy Center serves children and families with a history of possible abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. In the TRUE Program, the center provides trauma resolution groups, individual therapy and aftercare treatment for adolescent girls a...
Services provided: Case management, adoptions, foster care licensing, residential/group care, and mental health counseling....
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....
Day health care for children with medical or technological needs ages birth-21 years. Care is provided by RN staff. Array of services also available including therapy and transportation....
CMS Division of Prevention and Intervention offers services to children with special healthcare needs and their families associated with child abuse and neglect. The Division of Prevention and Intervention works to prevent child abuse before it begins by ...
Health Services - for eligible infants, children, adolescents, and young adults who have on-going physical or behavioral conditions....
Children's Network of SWFL serves children who have been or are at risk of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Their services include: prevention/diversion, reunification, in home supervision, parent support services, parent education, medical case managemen...
Emergency Shelter Care Program Services ensure the safety and well-being of children while providing temporary twenty-four hour a day room, board, care and supervision. This includes children pending court action on a dependency petition until the Childre...
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 ...
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....
An alternative educational program for students ages 16 to 21 who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out. The program accommodates students who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public school by using compute...
The School District of Collier County's Teenage Parent Programs are customized, individualized educational programs for pregnant teenagers and teenage parents. These programs are designed to aid the pregnant teenager or teenage parent in earning a high sc...
Community Youth Development (CYD) creates environments, events, and activities that cultivate leadership and support positive choices. CYD serves thousands of middle and high school aged youth in Sarasota County each year. CYD encourages young people to ...
Accerlerated high school program for students ages 16-21 who are at risk or have dropped out of traditional public school. Course work is computer-based and students progress at their own pace. Condoms are available for distribution at this location....
David Lawrence Center is the Southwest Florida-based, not-for-profit leading provider of behavioral health solutions dedicated to inspiring and creating life-changing wellness for every individual. The Center provides innovative, comprehensive inpatient, ...
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