Family Assistance ServicesBookWorks volunteers read to preschool children at Head Start centers and other locations. Each child is given a book of their own to take home. The program is designed to instill a love of books and reading. Please call for more information.
Toll-free: 1.888.279.1988
e-mail: goodwill.volunteer@goodwill-suncoast.com.
This work release program helps ease the transition of offenders back into the community. This program serves male nonviolent offenders. Residents live for three to six months while working in the community. Residents receive help finding employment. They attend counseling sessions and life skills classes. The program is located at the Hillsborough County Residential Re-Entry Center in Tampa. Please call for more information.
ALPHA House has offered housing and support services to pregnant women, new mothers, and their babies. While staying at ALPHA House, each resident gets:
Counseling
Education
- College
- GED
- High School
Life Skills Education
Provides housing for individuals who need a low stress, supportive, supervised environment for their rehabilitation.
Contact for more information.
HEP offers a public location for ACCESS. Residents and non-residents can apply for Food Stamps, Medicaid and cash assistance. Please call or see the website for more information.
HEP offers supportive housing for individuals and families with disabilities. They provide long term care and support services. There are both single family and group living facilities. Please call or see the website for more information.
HEP offers many services to homeless youth. They have after school and summer camp programs. There is a mentoring program for new youth entering HEP. Kids can get tutoring and take part in recreational programs. Please call or see the website for more information.
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
Available Guides and Resources Include:
This group offers the High School High Tech(HSHT) program. The program is designed for high school students with all types of disabilities. It provides the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education. 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)
