Other Family Assistance ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income. The programs include help with food, cash, and medical. Each of these programs has its own eligibility rules. There is one application for all programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
TTY:800.955.8771
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This agency offers adoption as another option for parents. They support both birth mothers and adoptive parents before, during, and after the adoption. They also have resources for birth parents who decide to raise their child. All support is free. Please call or visit their website for more information.
Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.
The FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) helps people with Autism or similar disabilities. They give resources and help with learning. They also give free advice. They help families and caregivers too. They can help at home or school. For more info, call 800.769.7926 or visit their website to learn more.
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
Children’s Home Society of Florida offers adoption services. They help those who are looking to adopt, or those who may have an unplanned pregnancy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***
This agency serves Floridians with developmental disabilities. APD works with local agencies to help families with special needs. They team up with local groups to support families with special needs. They also offer places to live together in groups. They give clients the support they need to live with respect and make their own decisions. For more details, visit their website to learn more.
The Arc of the Emerald Coast offers support services for children and adults who have disabilities. They can help with health, jobs, travel, and more. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group helps families do their best and succeed. They are here to help people with autism and their families. They have many programs and services. For more information, please call or visit their website to learn more.
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