Family Assistance Services - Healthy Start of North Central Florida
Healthy Start of North Central Florida provides the following services free of charge to pregnant women and new mothers:
Healthy Start of North Central Florida provides the following services free of charge to pregnant women and new mothers:
The CAC provides forensic interviews, advocacy and case management, and therapy services to child victims of abuse, helping them to overcome trauma. For more information, visit the website or call the phone number below.
The Child Advocacy Center serves child victims aged 0 to 18 as well as their family and non-offending caregivers. Our focus is with children who have experienced abuse, neglect, human trafficking, and trauma. The Child Advocacy Center serves children and families primarily in Alachua County.
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Boys & Girls Club offers a structured after school and summer facility. It is for youth ages 6 to 18. Members can get homework help, play sports, learn life skills and more. Please call for more information, or visit www.bgcnf.org/about-alachua.
Boys & Girls Clubs has provided positive educational, recreational, leadership, and sports programming for Alachua County young people through quality after-school programs, summer camp, and additional afternoon programming during the summer for all Club members.
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Alachua County Public Schools provides ESOL classes for Alachua County residents. For more information, visit www.sbac.edu/adulted or call the phone number below.
Alachua County Public Schools provides GED testing for Alachua County residents. For more information, visit www.sbac.edu/adulted or call the phone number below.
Alachua County Public Schools is consistently rated a high-performing district by the Florida Department of Education. Their vision for their students is that they will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics to be lifelong learners and independent thinkers. They want their graduates to excel in their chosen careers and be productive and contributing members of the global community.
Elderly and/or homebound residents of Alachua County can receive mail delivery of library materials free of charge. To apply for this program, visit the website to start the application process or call .
The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares children for kindergarten. Children must be 4 years of age and be Florida residents to participate. Children may participate in either a school year program consisting of 540 total instructional hours, or a summer program consisting of 300 total instructional hours. Please visit the website or call the number below for information on enrolling.