Other Family Assistance ServicesThe NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
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:
This agency offers children and family services. The group works to strengthen Florida families. This is done by protecting children from abuse and neglect. They offer a variety of programs and services. The services may be offered on a referral basis. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs and Services Include:
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 individual, marriage and family counseling. They address many issues that affect adults and children. They also offer workshops on parenting. Services are available in Tampa and Brandon.
Please see the website for all services.
Daystar Life Center offers internet services and telephone access. They also offer an address to securely receive mail. Clients are usually homeless, living in transitional housing or are concerned about mail check theft. 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: 1.800.757.7190
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 or visit the website to learn more.
This agency provides food and shelter in emergencies. All disaster assistance is free.
They also offer information on all sorts of disaster preparedness. The website offers tips on what to do during a hurricane, power outage, flood and more.
Please see the website for more information.
Safelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.
Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.
Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.
Please call for more information.
