Children ServicesThe 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.
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency offers several programs that foster healthy habits.
Programs offered:
See website for more information and all locations.
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.
Program designed to support and improve the emotional well-being of chldren. Helping them increase their social and emotional skills and development.
CATCH
A speech screening, evaluation and therapy program for preschool aged children
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The CATCH program provides speech screening, evaluation and therapy for preschool age children referred by child care providers and parents.
Beginning with children ages 30 months and older the CATCH program screens for the following:
Lanuguage
Articulation
Connected Speech
Social/Interpersonal Communication Skills
Stuttering
Voice Disorders
Vision (When Appropriate)
Hearing (When Appropriate)
The post-screening evaluation process can involve:
Referral to private provider
Referral to community providers such as: Child Find or Early Steps
Referral to contracted provider for complete Speech/Language evaluation
Assists parents and schools in the early identification of children who are at risk of developing special or unique needs and who are not being served in a public school.
Call for more Info.
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services to children and families in need.
Services Include:
Please call 904.723.2000 or visit website for more information.
This agency provides counseling to youth. Family counseling is also available. Temporary shelter is available to troubled youth ages 10-17.
Services available through this program:
The Shelter is located at: 1001 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone number: 941.708.5850.
This agency protects children and teens. They provide emergency shelter. They have a foster care program. They can help with adoption. Teens who are aging out of the foster system get skills and training to be able to live by themselves. Individual and family counseling are available. Please see the website for all services.
Range of services include:
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County offers free, personalized information on child care programs. It covers Manatee County. Each search is customized. Parents can get information on rates, fees and hours. They can get information about financial assistance. They can get referrals to other local resources.
