Teen ServicesThe 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:
This group offers a variety of programs under their Health & Wellness service. These programs help kids increase their healthy habits. They also strengthen their ability to interact positively with others. As well as forming healthy relationships. The programs promote health eating and exercise. They also promote self-esteem, self- care, mental health, and making smart choices. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
The Able Trust High Tech program (HSHT) helps students with disabilities prepare for jobs in tech. They offer educational and career development resources across 42 locations in Florida. It is a community-based program. Participating students are more likely to graduate high school and have improved self-esteem. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
This Home provides a Christian-based, home for children who have been abused, abandoned or orphaned. It is for children ages 2 to 18 years old.
Easterseals of Northeast Central Florida offers a respite program for caregivers. It is called Joey’s Gift. The program offers a healthy break for caretakers. A break from the demands and strain of caring for a loved one with special needs. The program is for children between the ages of 1 – 18. Their siblings are welcome too. The program runs for four hours on designated Saturdays only. From 10 am to 2 pm. The staff and volunteers care for children. In the safe and fun environment of an Easterseals Child Development Center.
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This facility is for youth 12 to 17 years old. ACTS treat those who are using and addicted to drugs or alcohol. This secure center provides detox, stabilization, and short-term treatment and referral services.
Please see the website for more information.
FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.
FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.
This group offers the Reach Program. It provides a variety of mental health related services. They are for girls between the ages of 11 and 17. As well as their families. Therapists travel to the girls. And will meet in the home, school, or community. Meeting online is also available. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
