Children ServicesChildren’s Home Society provides Early Steps. Services are given to infants or toddlers. Early Steps is for children who have developmental delays. They will give you activities and educational opportunities to help you guide your child through tough times. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
Brehon House is transitional housing in Tallahassee. It is a safe house for homeless or endangered pregnant women and their infants. Pregnant women can also bring children three years or younger to live with them in the house. Brehon House provides a stable, nurturing, safe and loving environment. All services are free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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.
Child Find locates young children who may be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents
This group offers several programs that are about nutrition for children. They also help to distribute food with partner agencies in the area. 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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This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the referred child’s doctor to determine eligibility. Please call or visit the website to learn more about referring a child.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
Northeast Region Office
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, Building 300, Ste 120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904.580.5906
The Apalachee Center helps people to recover from emotional, mental and substance abuse issues. It covers the eight counties of the Big Bend region. They work to help people of all ages and backgrounds. Please call or visit the website to learn more and to find a local office in your area.
24/7 Crisis Line: 1.800.342.0774
TDD Line: 850.523.3266
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This agency offers court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call or visit website to learn more.
