Other Family Assistance ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
This agency offers adoption as another option for parents. They support both birth mothers and adoptive parents before, during, and after the adoption. They also have resources for birth parents who decide to raise their child. All support is free. Please call or visit their website for more information.
Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
Camp Boggy Creek is a year-round camp for children with serious illnesses. They are given the chance to have fun at camp. Camp Boggy Creek also has retreat weekends for the whole family. There is no charge to families. Please call 352.483.4200 or go to the website to learn more.
Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.
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.
This group provides adoption services. The help is for birth parents and adoptive families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Hotline: 727.430.6306
This group offers an adult day care program. The centers can give caregivers a break. They have activity programs for clients. They get to express themselves and meet others. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
Elevate is a day program for those age 18 and older with developmental disabilities. We focus on improving social skills, life skills, and becoming an active part of the larger community.
The program runs 9am-3pm Monday - Friday, at two locations: Winter Garden and Lakeland
For more information, please visit our website: http://liftdisability.net/elevate
Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***
This group has a range of services for adults. They give people with disabilities the tools to shape their future. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
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