211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

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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.

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

Children's Home Society of Florida – Palm Beach provides services for children, young adults, and families. Please call or visit the website for more info.

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Offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming, social and peer communication skills. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers. Please see the website for more information.

The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.

List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here . Virtual Meetings are also available.

This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.

The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Check-ups and shots
• Dental
• Doctor visits
• Emergencies
• Hospital
• Mental health
• Prescriptions
• Surgery
• Vision and hearing

This group offers the High School High Tech program. It is called HSHT for short. The program is designed for high school students with all types of disabilities. It provides the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education. That leads to in-demand careers. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)