This agency offers counseling for kids and teens. They also have counseling for families. They provide temporary shelter for troubled kids and teens between the ages of 10 and 17. Please call 941.708.5850 to learn more.

Services available through this program:

• Counseling - Family and Individual
• Prevention Programs - Family Connect, Safe Place, Youth Arts Corps
• Residential - SafePlace2B Emergency Youth Shelter

Children First has full-day, year round early education services. It is for families who qualify for low cost or no cost. A Family Advocate offers support for families. They may help with housing, food, clothing, employment, or health care needs. Please call 941.953.3877 or visit their website to learn more.

All Locations: https://www.childrenfirst.net/locations/

Programs and Services:

Healthcare Network offers Children's Care. Their pediatric providers see children from birth through adolescence, offering complete complete children's care. Payment assistance is available in the form of a sliding scale free.

Services include:

• Well-child checkups
• Sick Care
• Chronic medical conditions
• Complex medical needs
• Behavioral health services
• Immunizations
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Obesity counseling
• Translation services
• Circumcisions

Please call or visit website for more information.

Dentists and dental staff provide full dental services for children 3 to 20 years of age. They will see children between 1 and 3 on a case-by-case basis. Please see the website for the location nearest you.

Services Include:

• Cleanings
• Examinations
• Fillings
• Gum Treatment
• Minor Oral Surgery
• Root Canals
• Sealants
• X-rays

This group helps parents get their kids ready for school. The group can also help parents find childcare. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.238.3463

Programs:

• Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
• Early Head Start
• Head Start
• Nutrition Program
• Voluntary Prekindergarten