Other Family Assistance ServicesThis agency has the Big Programs. It offers two unique programs. These programs offer different ways for children to see and interact with their mentors. The programs are for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Collier County Health Department provides Birth Certificates. Birth certificates are issued for the years 1930 to the present for births within the State of Florida. All services are provided on a walk-in basis. Birth certificates cost $12 with a second copy available for $8. Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency offers the Birth to Three program. It offers early intervention services. These services help make sure a child is on track developmentally. They are for children up to three years of age. The children might be at-risk for developmental delays for a variety of reasons. All services are free for families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Florida Division of Blind Services offers the Blind Babies Program. This program helps with children from birth through five years of age who are blind or visually impaired. Please call 850.872.4181 or visit the website to learn more.
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This group has a Blind Babies Program. It provides early intervention services. These services are for families and their children living with visual impairments. The goal is to make sure children are at the same level as their peers once they enter the school system. The program is for children from birth through the age of 5. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Freedom Waters Foundation provides Adaptive Sailing. This program teaches people with disabilities to sail to the best of their ability. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group runs the Bonita Springs Positive Youth Development program. It is called PYD for short. This program works to help students that are struggling academically. These students are in elementary or middle school. The help is for low-income households. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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United Way offers workshops as part of the Born Learning program. These workshops help parents explore ways to enhance their child's development. UWNF provides parent education workshops that are simple, fun and interactive. All parents may attend. This includes those who have been court ordered to attend a parenting class. Parents with disabilities and those with low literacy levels may also come. UWNF provides information on the stages of development, nutrition, early literacy and more. Child development topics are also included. All workshops are free. Please see the website for more information.
Please see this website: https://www.unitedwaynefl.org/born-learning/
Arnette House provides a safe and caring space to youth between the ages 10 - 17. They provide support beyond just food and shelter. Youth are taught basic life skills and self-reliance. This helps them live on their own once they turn 18 and leave foster care. Please call 352-622-6135 or go to the website to learn more.
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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