Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Inc.
SPARCC offers help to people who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Please call 941.365.1976 or visit their website to learn more.
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Children ServicesSPARCC offers help to people who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Please call 941.365.1976 or visit their website to learn more.
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Public Health Services in Florida are intended to protect and promote the health of all who live and visit Florida. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale. Immunizations are free ages 6 weeks-18 years. By appointment only. Please call for more info.
Services provided as follows:
Santa Rosa Kids' House offers many services for children who are survivors of abuse and neglect. Please call or visit the website for more info.
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This group offers services for kindergarten and beyond. These services help parents raise a happy, healthy, and successful future adult. They address key areas that are critical for school aged children. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The program helps low-income families get early education and childcare. This can help your young children succeed in school. Please call 352.563.9939 or go to the website to learn more.
Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*lobby closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays
This program helps pay for childcare. At least one parent must be working on their education at least 20 hours per week. The family's income must at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. You pay some of the cost of the childcare based on your income and family size. Other children can be eligible because of other factors. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group offers the School Readiness program. It helps with the cost of childcare through a partial scholarship. This scholarship pays for a portion of the childcare costs. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Children from working families with low to moderate incomes, or families with certain risk factors, may get scholarships to attend an early learning program. To qualify, the parents' income must be less than 150% of the federal poverty level. Children from birth to 13 years old can get a scholarship. In some cases, older children with special needs may also be able to get help. Families in this program can receive:
This group runs the Sea Star Children’s Program. It provides services to meet the special needs of children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.441.4040
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SEDNET works with students and families that are dealing with emotional and/or behavioral issues. It also helps those who are at risk of having these issues. They work to teach children skills for behavior, as well as independence. SEDNET joins with local agencies to offer the best help for each child. Please call or visit the website to learn more.