This group offers several residential care campuses. They are made up of cottages and villages across the state. Here, children in need can find daily structure through "Work, Study, Play and Pray." Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.765.3797

CARD helps by providing short-term guidance, support, and resource referrals at no cost to people with ASD, their families, and those who serve them. They provide support for individuals from the time of diagnosis throughout their lives.

Services include:

• Training
• Project Development
• Resource & Referral
• Consultation
• Family & individual guidance

Please call or check their website for locations and to learn more.

This group provides a wide range of therapy services. It is confidential. They take place in a safe, caring environment. A sliding scale fee structure is available for those who are eligible.

Please call 407.644.4692 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more. Click HERE to see all locations.

Issues Addressed by Services:

Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.

This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families.

Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.