Rental Relief - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Manatee
Manatee
Careersource Suncoast
CareerSource Suncoast connects workers to jobs. They offer many services that help job seekers to prepare for and to enter the workforce. They also help employers to connect with those seeking jobs.
Affordable Housing Locator - Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers an affordable housing finder. It is online and free. All of Florida is covered. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Weatherization Assistance Program
This program provides energy-saving help to low-income people. The goal is to reduce their energy bills for many years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The measures taken are:
- Air Infiltration
- Attic Insulation
- Solar Window Film
- Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
- Refrigerators
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Water Heaters
Agency for Health Care Administration
The Agency for Health Care Administration helps with the Medicaid program in Florida. They are responsible for the licensure and regulation of hospitals. They provide information and assistance.
Healthy Families Manatee
This group offers a free program that helps families with parenting and child development. They provide tools to make parenting easier. Call to find out if you can get these services.
What can Healthy Families do for you and your family?
A family support worker will visit you in your home to:
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
This program aims to empower, support, and guide families towards a better financial future.
Families can be enrolled for up to five years. During this time stress is placed on further education while having part time employment.
Please see website for more information.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP helps those in need pay their power bills.
A limited number of online applications will be accepted on Mondays (except holidays).
Manatee County: 10:30am and 6:00pm
Please see website for more information.
CATCH - For Children
The CATCH program offers speech and language screenings for children ages 24 months to five years. Parents will get the results of the screening and may be referred for more tests or therapy if there are any concerns. In some cases, the CATCH program can also provide speech therapy for families.
The screening checks for things like talking, pronunciation, how kids speak in sentences, social skills, stuttering, and voice problems. Please call or visit website to learn more information.
Financial Counseling - Money Management International
Money Management International helps consumers identify the cause of their individual financial concerns. They are not a loan company and do not lend out money. Many services are offered for free. Others are at a low cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 866.550.8004
In-person Counseling is by Appointment Only