Family Network on Disabilities provides Parent Support Network (PSN). This program provides services to help parents of children with disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for school and life. Please call or visit website for more information.

NORD offers resources for patients with rare diseases and their caregivers. These include free webinars, fact sheets, infographics, and more. The materials will provide guidance on the journey with a rare disease. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

POPIN - Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking provides a range of services to help children with disabilities, and their families.

They offer the following:

• POPIN
• PSN
• PEN
• Family START
• Special Needs Trusts
• Parent to Parent
• Youth Advocacy
• DADVOCATES
• The Jan La Belle Scholarship
• Sharing the Commitment

Please call or visit website for more information.

Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Direct Assistance Available Includes:

• Safe Haven Relinquishment
• Medical Related Issues
• Necessities
• Housing/Shelter
• Legal Issues
• Burial Services
• Abuse
• Counseling/Parenting Education
• Financial Assistance
• Adoption Issues
• Education

https://asafehavenfornewborns.com/what-we-do/providing-assistance

This program offers drug rehabilitaton for both men and women. It is for ex-offenders.

Programs offered:

• Adult Basic Education and GED
• Anger Management
• Bible Studies
• Bridge Builders (Spiritual 12-Step Program)
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Life Skills

This program helps families and students. It is for those who are homeless or may become homeless.

Services available:

• Backpacks
• School registrations
• School supplies
• Tutoring

Please call 941.753.0958, Ext. 206, 221, or 204 for more information.

HUD provides a list of websites and other resources on their website. This is to help people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. They also have a search for subsidized rental housing. Please visit the website to learn more.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.

Safe Place is a place where youth ages 10-17 can go to get help. There are over 300 Safe Place sites in Pinellas and Manatee counties. Safe Place services are available 24/7.

Reasons to go to a Safe Place:

• Is at risk of abuse or neglect
• Need a break from volatile family situation
• Ran away from home

See website for locations.