Family Assistance ServicesThis agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
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.
This agency serves Floridians with developmental disabilities. APD works with local agencies to help families with special needs. There are other services available such as group homes. Clients are given the help they need so they can live a life of dignity and choice. Parents can check the website for a variety of other resources. Please see the website for more information.
This agency helps seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Florida. They provide a range of programs and services to the elderly in need. Please call 850.494.7100 or visit website for more information.
American Red Cross Northwest Florida Chapter provides relief and support to those in need. They help during times of disasters big or small.
Services include:
Please call 850.432.7601 or visit the website for more information.
The Arc of the Emerald Coast helps citizens of all ages with cognitive, intellectual, and development disabilities, and their families. They offer the following programs and services:
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
This agency helps those in need. They offer basic needs help such as financial, food, prescription and housing. Clients can be referred to other agencies as needed. Please call or visit website for more information.
Services Include:
Additional locations:
3128 E. 11th Street
Panama City , Florida
32401
United States
850.769.5379
1 North C Street
Pensacola, Florida
32502
United States
850.436.6420
11 First Street Southeast
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
32548
United States
850.244.2825
The FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) provides those with Autism, or related disabilities, free consultation, resources, and educational support. They help their families and caregivers with support and resources. Services are available for home or at school. Please call or visit website for more information.
Shelter House offers Child Welfare services. Youth advocates are available at the emergency shelter, as well as in outreach. Therapists may also be available to work with children. Please call 850.243.1201 or visit website for more information.
Domestic Violence: 850.863.4777
Sexual Assault: 850.226.2027
