Children ServicesHealth Planning Council of Southwest Florida provides the Early Steps / Early Intervention Program. This program serves children from birth to age 3. They help children with developmental delays. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.
This is a counselling program for children and families. It is to help abused children. Counseling is also available for adult survivors of child abuse. All services are free of charge. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This 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.
Family Resources gives help and services to grow and raise a healthy baby. Families can get free education and support. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Help can include:
This program runs food pantries 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 to learn more.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
Available Programs:
The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Healthy Families Florida is an at-home program for expectant parents and to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Services must begin either before the birth or by the baby's third month. Services to the family may be offered for up to 5 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs Focus on:
Healthy Start Services is a voluntary program for expectant parents and the parents of newborns. It helps families to access the services and support they need to give their children happy and safe lives. Care can take place in-home or around the area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.883.1959
Services Include:
The Home Free Program supports youth who have run away, are homeless, or are being exploited. There are certain eligibility requirements and restrictions. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
