Family Assistance ServicesThis group connects parents with child care options. They can help parents find quality early learning programs. They can connect parents with financial aid. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430
Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The Children’s Home Society offers services for children and their families. They have counseling. They have a wide range of programs for supporting parents. They also give coaching from a Home Visitor. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
This agency grants wishes to children that have a life-threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. Anyone can refer a child for a wish. The group then works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Arnette House, Inc. offers non-residential counseling for families. They help youth ages 6-17 and their families. This help includes teaching conflict resolution, communication, and reducing high-risk behaviors. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
This group helps people find and connect to different services. "Healthy Start" is one of the programs that is for families with infants and babies. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This government group offers victim advocates and helps them apply for the Crime Victim Compensation. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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24-Hour Victim Helpline: 877.623.3435
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This center helps people with disabilities live as independently as they can. They give people the tools to be their own best resource. This is done by offering a wide range of programs and services. Please call 352.378.7474 or go to the website to learn more.
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This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. Lawyers are there to help and give legal advice. They help people who have been hurt by domestic or dating violence, stalking, or human trafficking. Free help is also available for people who speak other languages. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3
