This program offers child protection services. They can also work with other agencies to meet your needs. Please call or visit the website for locations and for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption Services
• Case Management
• Family Intervention Services
• Foster Home Management
• Independent Living
• Residential Group Care
• Shelter Services
• Supervised Visitation Services

Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County provides the Child Team Protection program. When child abuse is suspected, their Child Protection Team is there to help. The team includes a medical director, a forensic interviewers, and licensed psychotherapists. This team works closely with the local Sheriff's Office, the local Police Departments, the Department of Children's and Families, and the State Attorney's Office.

Child Protection Team Provides:

• Medical diagnosis and evaluation
• Child and family assessments
• Clinics
• Multidisciplinary staffings
• Psychological assessment
• Specialized and forensic interviews
• Expert court testimony
• Training for emergency room staff and other medical providers about how to identify abuse

Please call or visit website for more information.

Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center provides a Child Protection Team. This team offers assessment services for children suspected of being abused or neglected.

Services

• Medical Diagnosis and Evaluation
• Nursing Assessment
• Psychosocial Assessment
• Specialized Interviews
• Forensic Interview
• Child Protection Team Staffings
• Expert Court Testimony
• Training

Please call 850.872.7760 or visit website for more information.

This group provides safety car seats for children 5 to 100 pounds. The car seats are adjustable and meet safety standards. They are for families with low incomes. The group also teaches vehicle safety awareness when families are driving with children. Please click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Shelter House offers Child Welfare services to help young survivors. Youth advocates are available at the emergency shelter and for outreach. Play therapists are also there to work with children. They join with Child Protection Investigations to help keep families together. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Domestic Violence hotline: 850.863.4777
Sexual Assault hotline: 850.226.2027

Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption
• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Care
• Children's Legal Services
• Community-Based Care
• Family Safety
• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
• Youth & Young Adults

This group offers mental health services for children and teens. Care is tailored to each child and includes education, intervention, and treatment. They work to make sure that each child has a chance at a healthy and vibrant future. There is a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

24-hour help line: 239.352.4357

Services Include:

The YMCA has a variety of programs available. They are for children and teens. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available: