Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Ben Singleton Center offers the GPD program. It provides transitional housing and support services. GDP is for homeless veterans. It will help stabilize and prepare veterans to be independent. A veteran can participate in the program for up to two years. Any fees are based on income. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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United Way offers workshops as part of the Born Learning program. These workshops help parents explore ways to enhance their child's development. UWNF provides parent education workshops that are simple, fun and interactive. All parents may attend. This includes those who have been court ordered to attend a parenting class. Parents with disabilities and those with low literacy levels may also come. UWNF provides information on the stages of development, nutrition, early literacy and more. Child development topics are also included. All workshops are free. Please see the website for more information.
Please see this website: https://www.unitedwaynefl.org/born-learning/
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.226.6075
This group has help for people who have been in jail and struggle with substance abuse. They must not have committed violent crimes. There are different programs to support the needs of those in jail, people who have been released, and their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group works with Florida Power & Light to run the Care to Share program. This program is funded by customer donations. It is to help those in need keep their lights on. Availability of funds varies. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
For more information on making a donation go HERE.
CareerSource Northeast Florida connects workers to jobs. They offer many services that help job seekers to prepare for and to enter the workforce. They also help employers to connect with those seeking jobs. Please call or visit the website to learn more and find your local office.
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The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
This agency runs Caring Choices. They provide a variety of services to help clients during the pregnancy journey. All services are free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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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.
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