Family Assistance ServicesThis program helps young people who have disabilities get or keep a job after leaving high school. They can get started at age 14. Students get to explore careers and get work skills, social skills, and support. Please call or visit website for more information.
Additional Location:
500 E Lake Howard Dr. 3rd Floor
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: 863.291.5280
Lake Wales Care Center provides Transitional Housing. This program helps people and families in need. They get an apartment that is fully furnished. It has beds and linens, living room furniture, and a TV. All facilities have a playground area for children. There is a free laundry facility on site. They also have free WiFi. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group provides transportation. It is for the elderly in need. This program gives rides to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group gives tutoring to those in need. It is available as a class or one-on-one. The programs offered are flexible. They give students personal attention.
Please call 407.422.1540 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website to learn more.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)
Peace River Center has services for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. They help to find and create safety, recovery, and a higher quality of life for those in need. PRC can also help families that are dealing with abuse. These services are free and confidential. They are available 24/7. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. It helps make sure children are ready fo school. They offer services for students with special needs as well. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group offers classes that help people add health and well-being to their lives. Each week, classes focus on one of five topics: fitness, nutrition, meal planning, soul care (mental health), and first air and home hygiene. They present goals to help people apply these lessons to their lives. To join, you must live in Polk County and be below 200% of the poverty line. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
The Women's and Children's Shelter has 62 beds. They have a warm and safe environment. The services are for women and their children that are experiencing homelessness. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily. This continues until the facility is full.
Please call 407.423.8581 extension 204, or click HERE to go to 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.
