Other Daily Needs ServicesParents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy, stay safe, and succeed in school. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.
How to enroll: Call Parents as Teachers at 877.678.9355 or text “Connect” at 352.415.0091
The Putnam Christian Service Center is known as PCSC for short. The center helps residents from all areas of Putnam County who are in a crisis situation. The help given is meant to help the client to avoid or overcome a crisis. Those who get help must be able to show that they can maintain their bills without further help. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The Putnam County Re-entry Program is a faith-based organization that helps ex-offenders return to society. They provide the tools and support needed for individuals to become self-sufficient and successful. The program acts as a resource hub and works closely with clients to meet all their needs during this transition. A range of services is available to assist with this process. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The R.L. Simmons House is a safe haven that provides temporary shelter for women and children who are homeless or victims of domestic violence. The organization supports healing and growth, helping residents work towards stability. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers programs and services to help refugees. They work to help them with social and cultural adjustment. Their goal is to help each client to become self-sufficient. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This group helps refugees adapt to their new homes. They can help you to find job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Call Toll Free: 800.569.4287
SEDNET can connect families with services and programs for children who are at risk of behavioral disorders. These programs help to teach kids good behavior and how to be more independent. This can help children be able to be more active in their schools and communities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Canine Companions provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities. There is no charge for recipients. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.572.2275
The Red Cross helps members of the military and veterans, as well as their families. Their aid starts the day you enlist. Red Cross services are available at every base in the US and many bases around the world. They also assist at VA hospitals. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Hero Care Center for emergency communication: 877.272.7337
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