American Red Cross - Tampa Bay
The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters. They help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They also offer first aid and CPR courses.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation: Central and Northern Florida
This group is a nonprofit. They grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. They serve 45 counties in Central and North Florida.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Hernando-Pasco Hospice
HPH provides care and services to adults and children facing end-of-life issues and their family members. Services are given regardless of ability to pay. The agency offers numerous grief programs for persons of all ages for free.
Please see the website for all services.
Toll Free: 1.866.940.0962
Services Include:
- Bereavement services
- Children's bereavement program
- Counseling for patient and family
- Customized treatment program
- Equipment and medication
- Hospice houses
- Pain management
- Spiritual care
- "We Honor Veterans" program
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - Division of Early Learning
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.
Division of Early Learning
The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.
Programs Include:
- Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
- School Readiness (SR)
- Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay
This group has mentoring programs for children. Volunteers meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a nearby school or after-school site. Outings can include going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit. They work to create and support mentoring relationships. These are one-on-one and help the children achieve their full potential. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Episcopal Children's Services
Episcopal Children's Services provides a range of early learning programs for children. Head Start and VPK are both available as well. Programs are for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.238.3463
Child Find Services-Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
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
Utility Bill Assistance - Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.