Manatee

Teen Residence - Brookwood

This is a group home for girls ages 13 to 18. They are placed here by DCF because of abuse or neglect at home. Some girls are also placed by their parents due to stressful family situations. The program focuses on helping the girls learn independent living skills, such as education, job skills, money management, and problem solving. They also receive individual therapy and group therapy from licensed therapists.

Please visit the website to learn more.

Early Childhood Development - Easterseals Southwest Florida

"Make the First 5 Count!" The Early Childhood Development programs from Easterseals help children gain a strong foundation. They offer Lily Preschool for kids up to 5 years old. They also offer therapy. Early intervention helps babies and toddlers work toward growth goals. They are at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. They can most benefit from therapy during this time. Their therapies and other services are offered to children up to 18 years old.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Suncoast Region

APD supports persons with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help them live, learn and work in their communities. APD provides services to help clients find jobs, funding and supported living services. Please see the website for more information.

APD serves those with:

  • Autism
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • Spina bifida
  • Children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability

Support Services - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

CARD helps by providing short-term guidance, support, and resource referrals at no cost to people with ASD, their families, and those who serve them. They provide support for individuals from the time of diagnosis throughout their lives.

Services include:

  • Training
  • Project Development
  • Resource & Referral
  • Consultation
  • Family & individual guidance

Please call or check their website for locations and to learn more.