The ongoing focus of Child Health Services is to stress prevention, early problem identification and parent education. Immunizations are free for children age 4 weeks through age 18 years. There is no appointment necessary. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm except on the 4th Friday. Please call or visit website to find more locations.
The Child Health Program provides
This program offers different types of birth control. It also provides pregnancy tests and referrals. Everyone who asks for birth control gets help. Visit the website to learn more.
This program works to prevent outbreaks of disease in the community. This division can test for diseases and parasites by a doctor’s request. Disease outbreaks are monitored and sources are tracked. Please see website to learn more.
Contact Information:
Phone:
After 5 PM & Weekends: 941.720.1655
The goal of this program is to protect children early in life by immunizing them against vaccine-preventable diseases. Routine childhood immunizations are free for any child through age 18, regardless of family income. Some vaccines (shots) need to be given more than once to protect your child.
Shots are free for children age 4 weeks through age 18 years. There is no appointment necessary. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm except on the 4th Friday.
Please see website for further information.
Migrant camps in Manatee County receive annual permits. They get quarterly inspections. Complaints are looked into for any health violations. This includes any camps that may not be legal. Please call or visit website to learn more.
This organization provides free legal help for people with low incomes. Please visit the website to learn more details.
Legal services offered for:
Gulf Coast Legal Services has offices in Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota and Hillsborough Counties.
They provide free legal services to those in need.
See website for more information.
The Boys and Girls Club provides hope and opportunities to thousands of children. Programs at the Boys & Girls Club focus on character and leadership development. There are sports, fitness and recreational activities. Other programs focus on education, the arts, health and life skills.
Club Locations:
Bradenton Club
Desoto Club
Palmetto Club
Harllee Middle School
Southeast High School
Daughtrey Elementary School
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.
Programs Include: