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.
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County provides financial assistance to eligible families to offset the expense of childcare by allowing for a reduced parent co-payment. Visit their website or call the phone number below for more information.
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County provides financial assistance for child care and school readiness, the ELC of Alachua is statutorily required to build a coalition of partners and advocates to coordinate local services for children from birth through kindergarten. This includes, but is not limited to:
CareerSource North Central Florida 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. Please call or visit the website to learn more and find your local office.
Services include:
Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) is an advocate and provider for affordable housing for Gainesville families. They provide life resources and opportunities to Alachua County residents.
We serve eligible low income residents of Alachua County with medical or general assistance needs for which there are no federal, state, or private programs available. Eligible residents must meet the Core Eligibility guidelines and fall within the established Federal Poverty Level. Contact us at the phone number below for more information.
Alachua County Division of Social Services (ACDSS), is a County agency that serves eligible low income residents of Alachua County with medical or general assistance needs for which there are no federal, state, or private programs available. Eligible residents must meet the Core Eligibility guidelines and fall within the established Federal Poverty Level.
Contact us to apply for rental subsidies and manage affordable Public Housing units for low income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities throughout Alachua County, Florida.
The Alachua County Housing Authority provides rental subsidies and manage affordable Public Housing units for low income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities throughout Alachua County, Florida.