The Arc of Putnam County believes that all individuals, regardless of their disability, have the right to work and play. As well as fully participate in the life of their community. They provide a variety of programs. Which are for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The programs are tailored to each client. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs & Services:

The Family Life Center provides a range of services to victims of abuse.

Services include:

• 24-Hour Crisis Counseling
• Emergency and Non-emergency Medical Care
• Referrals for Legal Aid, Representation, and Court Advocacy
• Private Counseling
• Emergency Shelter for women and children in Domestic Violence situations
• Interpreters for hearing impaired
• Parenting Classes
• Budgeting Help
• Employment Skills
• Help with obtaining GED
• Food
• Clothing
• Personal Care Items
• Transportation
• Translators for important documents

For emergency shelter, please call 386.437.3505

You can also e-mail directly at: familylifecenter@gmail.com

Please call or visit the website for any additional information.

The Hope Center is for families and individuals living in and around Osceola County. The Hope Center helps prevent families from becoming homeless. The Hope Center helps with housing for the homeless.

This group helps people get food and other resources. They have a food pantry. They can connect you to other kinds of help. They have classes about nutrition, budgeting, and computers. Services are offered at no charge. It is on a first come first serve basis. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

Services and Programs:

The Pathway of Hope is for those who want to break their family out of the cycle of poverty. Pathway of Hope uses a case management system to lift families out of poverty. See website or call for more information.

Resources & Connections
Through your involvement with Pathway of Hope, you’ll be introduced to both Salvation Army and other services that are available within your community which offer:

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. provides training and certification:

• Assistance with resume preparation
• Interview skills
• Job search
• Auto Mechanic Certification
• Career in Caring Certification

Call for more information.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Florida Department of Education provides Transition Youth. This program helps people who have disabilities get or keep a job after exiting high school. Please call or visit website for more information.