This group offers emergency shelter for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. Their house is open to eligible kids 24/7. They give kids daily programs to support positive behavior. They also offer counseling and teach kids life skills. They help kids avoid substance abuse. They offer case management and help kids reunite with their families. They are also connected to medical care. Kids can do arts, crafts, and music. They also have access to outdoor recreation. Please call 352.622.6135 or or visit the website for more information.

Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc. provides Emergency Shelter Care to youth in need. Please call or visit website to learn more.

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Englewood Helping Hand provides food and help with utilities. They have backpacks filled with weekly necessities for those dealing with homelessness. They can help with applying for SNAP and Medicaid. Please call 941.474.5864 or visit their website to learn more.

Services Include:

• Provide Groceries
• Utilities Assistance
• Backpack Program
• SNAP Appointments
• Medicaid Appointments
• Referrals to government programs when available

The Escambia County Health Department helps people in the county and visitors with health services. They have different programs and services you can use. To learn more, call or visit their website.

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This adoption program is for the whole state. It helps people adopt children, including those with special needs. This could be an older child or a child with a medical condition. The program also helps families after adoption and gives other types of support. Please call 800.962.3678 or visit the website to learn more information.

Toll-Free: 800.962.3678

This group offers the Family Alliance program. It is a trauma-focused outpatient program. The program is for children and their families. The counseling is to help the children heal from abuse. Counseling is also available for adult survivors of child abuse. All services are free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Opportunity Place, Inc. helps families and single women who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services include:

• Budgeting
• Coping with Group Living
• Coping with Trauma
• Health and Nutrition
• Housing
• Job Interviews
• Life Skills
• Parenting Skills
• Resume Writing

This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.