MIECHV / Parents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy, stay safe, and succeed in school.

Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.

Please call or visit the website to learn more.

How to enroll: Call Parents as Teachers at 877-678-9355 or text “Connect” at 352-415-0091

This program helps pregnant women, infants and families. It connects them to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. They can connect you to food, housing help, counseling, and jobs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services and Information on:

Transition Youth Program helps people with disabilities find jobs after they graduate high school. They can help you find a meaningful career. Please call 352.225.4847 or visit the website to learn more.

This group helps people with autism. They also help those with related disabilities. All services are free. Appointments are encouraged. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Haven’s Open Arms is a group home run by a company of the same name. Children from various backgrounds are given the chance to live up to their full potentials. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services:

• Assessments (behavioral, social, emotional)
• Mental Health Services
• Community Service Projects
• Life Skills Program