Other Family Assistance ServicesThis group has a fishing program. This will build upon life skills through fishing and interacting with volunteers. Children and adults with life threatening illnesses or disabilities can join. Veterans are also eligible. The tackle and bait is provided. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Baptist Children’s Home helps families feel hopeful. They run Swilley Residence, a place where children can live. It can hold up to eight children. For more information, please call or visit their website.
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Services Offered:
This agency provides a computer for those applying for food stamps and other state benefits. Clients can also get a paper application if they wish. Please call to make an appointment.
Appointments: 352.955.6855
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The Florida Department of Children and Families offers help to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and exploitation. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Florida Department of Children and Families provides financial assistance to pregnant women in their third trimester and families with dependent children to assist in the payment of rent, utilities and other household expenses. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County provides a range of services and resources dealing with HIV and AIDS. Counseling, testing, and referral sites are available. Please call or visit website for more information.
The Florida Division of Blind Services helps the blind and visually-impaired. This group helps them have as much independence as possible. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.342.1828
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This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and are involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
This group provides legal representation. They represent children in court and the community. These are children that have been abused, abandoned, and neglected. The group works to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the children. As well as their educational, social, and legal needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This is a group that helps children and teens who have to go to court by themselves. They match the children with an adult who will help represent them in court. Please call or visit the website for more information.
