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

Through this program you may be able to receive:

• Citizenship classes
• First-Time Homebuyer classes
• Housing and foreclosure prevention counseling
• Immigration services provided by certified counselors

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.
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Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services to children and families in need.

Services Include:

• Adoption
• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Care
• Children's Legal Services
• Community-Based Care
• Family Safety
• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
• Youth & Young Adults

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:

• Counseling - Family and Individual
• Prevention Programs - Family Connect, Safe Place, Youth Arts Corps
• Residential - SafePlace2B Emergency Youth Shelter

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:

This agency offers free consumer credit counseling. You can call or chat online. Credit and debt counseling services are free. A session takes between 60 to 90 minutes. Please call for more information.

The aim of this agency is to create a barrier free environment for Floridians with visual disabilities. Their many programs help clients live more independently. There are services for children and adults. Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.500.6412

This program provides evaluation of children (birth to 18) who may have developmental or behavioral problems. The team works with the child's parents and own doctors for treatment.

Please see website for more information and locations.

American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call 850.432.7601 or visit website for more information.