Children ServicesThis 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.
LVCC offers a family literacy program. The program promotes learning as a family activity. The classes take place in county public schools. They are during school hours. The families get free books to take home and read together. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group runs the Feeding Children program. It is a food distribution program. The food pantries are in schools and education centers. Food is distributed at the end of the day when parents are already there picking up their children. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
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The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.
Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
Laces of Love may be able to provide shoes to low-income families and disadvantaged youth. Shoes are not given directly to families, but through referrals. They will receive their shoes from a guidance counselor or adult who made the request. Please call or visit website for more information.
Lee Health runs the Golisano Children’s Health Center. It is a pediatric specialty clinic. They offer a variety of services. The services are for children from birth to age 18. Patients must have a referral from their primary care physician. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This program helps adults struggling to cope with loss. A bereavement counselor may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.
Special Olympics Florida provides year-round training and competition in many Olympic type sports for people with intellectual disabilities.
Programs include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Children's Home Society of Florida provides a program for those interested in adoption. Counseling and other help may be available. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Healthy Start of Southwest Florida provides in-home visits for pregnant women and babies. The program arranges home visits from qualified healthcare professionals. They try to educate, evaluate, and recommend services to mothers. Please call or visit website for more information.
