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(Choose One)Resources
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211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast
Help Me Grow — information, guidance and developmental assessment of children up to age 8
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211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast
Information, assessment and referral
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211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast
Special needs hotline
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211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast
Teen hotline, including online chat from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Texting available 24 hours a day. Text your zip code to 898211.
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Achieve Palm Beach County
A collective impact initiative of Palm Beach County organizations focused on ensuring college access and success for all students in Palm Beach County. United Way of Palm Beach County serves as the backbone agency for this countywide effort.
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Achievement Centers for Children & Families
Child care, afterschool and family strengthening programs in Delray Beach
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Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches
Support for families facing homelessness
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Advocates for Children and Families
A licensed, private adoption agency, located in South Florida, that provides professional adoption services to birth mothers, adoptive parents and children.
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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
Services and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Palm Beach County Intergroup — hotline, meetings and more
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The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness of Palm Beach County
Services, information and intervention related to eating disorders
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Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service
Counseling for children
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Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service
Mentoring 4 Kids — a role-model program for children ages 6 to 14
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American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org, a parenting website backed by 66,000 pediatricians with children's health and development information
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American Association of Caregiving Youth
Local support for youth caring for an ill, injured or disabled family member
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American Red Cross — South Florida Region
Services and programs for families facing emergencies
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Autism Speaks
Advocacy, information and support for families, caregivers and people with autism
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Best Foot Forward Foundation
Support, guidance and programs to help children in foster care succeed academically
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Bethesda Hospital East
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Bethesda Hospital East
Baby Line — Call this for tours, classes and support groups
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Bethesda Hospital East
Breastfeeding Resource Center
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Bethesda Hospital East
Center for Women & Children, a maternity center in Boynton Beach that offers prenatal classes and maternity care program
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Bethesda Hospital West
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Beyond Breastfeeding
Helpline - In collaboration with the Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, help is available free of charge to nursing families, expecting families and health care providers in need of support and information.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Matches children and youth in Palm Beach and Martin counties with adult mentors
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Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures
Collaborative community campaign and countywide website of local resources for supporting Palm Beach County children's healthy growth and development
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Boca Raton Public Libraries
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Boca Raton Regional Hospital
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Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, one of the largest cancer centers in South Florida
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Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Toppel Family Place — maternity care
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Boynton Beach City Library
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Afterschool, summer and out-of-school programs for local children
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Boys Town South Florida
Support, services and information for at-risk children and their families in South Florida
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Boys Town South Florida
Common Sense Parenting — parenting classes to improve family communication, discipline and relationships
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Brazelton Touchpoints Center
Information on child development
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Breastfeeding Coalition of Palm Beach County
Local helpline, information, resources and support for breastfeeding
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BRIDGES of Palm Beach County
Ten neighborhood hubs help parents raise children healthy, safe and strong
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Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
PBCEdu.org, a website with top-line data about Palm Beach County's educational resources
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Camelot Community Care
Advocacy and foster care services for children in the child welfare system
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CareerSource Palm Beach County
Provides job placement, recruitment assistance and money for skills training. Centers in West Palm Beach and Belle Glade offer workshops for job search and career development.
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Caridad Center
Dental Clinic, a free clinic west of Boynton Beach for patients and families who don't have insurance
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach
Birthline/Lifeline — support and free pregnancy care at centers in Boynton Beach, Pahokee and Riviera Beach
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach
A comprehensive nonprofit family service organization with offices in Martin, Palm Beach, Indian River and St. Lucie counties.
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach
Angel Food SNAC (Serving Nutrition to Area Children) — eligible children receive a weekly bag of food for weekend meals
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Center for Child Counseling
Mental health services in Palm Beach Gardens for children and their families, specializing in children who've experienced trauma and play therapy
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Center for Creative Education
Arts education, classes and activities in West Palm Beach
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Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
Counseling services
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Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
Individual and family counseling
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Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
Recovery program for assessment and treatment for alcohol and substance abuse
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Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) offers free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve the parent-child relationship
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Center for the Study of Social Policy
Raising Healthy and Happy LGBT & Gender Non-Conforming Children — information and support for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming youth
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Crisis counselors offer intervention, information and referrals to emergency and support services 24 hours a day
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ChildNet
A local nonprofit organization that manages aspects of the child-welfare system, such as foster care, adoption and other youth services
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ChildNet
Adoption services
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ChildNet
Foster care services
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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
A national resource with local chapters for families of children with attention and hyperactivity issues
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Children of Inmates
An organization that reintroduces children to their incarcerated parents to create positive memories and bonding experiences
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Children's Behavioral Health Collaborative - Palm Beach County
A collaboration of five local mental health agencies that assess and treat children's serious behavioral, emotional or mental health problems
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Children's Home Society of Florida
Adoption, foster care, counseling and other services for children
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Children's Home Society of Florida
Adoption - Children's Home Society helps Florida families adopt children available through the state system, as well as private adoption. The agency provides orientation, training, home studies and more.
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Children's Home Society of Florida
CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) — for families struggling with an unruly, truant or runaway preteen or teen
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Children's Home Society of Florida
Safe Harbor provides emergency shelter for youth in crisis
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Children's Home Society of Florida
Transitions Home — a local home for pregnant teens and teen mothers
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Children's Medical Services
Early Steps, early intervention services for children (0-36 months) with significant developmental delays
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Children's Science Explorium
Hands-on science center in Boca Raton, FL
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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Healthy Beginnings, a network of local intervention and prevention services for pregnant women and families raising young children
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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Strong Minds, a voluntary, quality improvement system for local child-care providers
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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Provides research, funding and services for children to grow up healthy, safe and strong
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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Child safety resources
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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
SafeMap App — swimming lessons, car seat installation, helmet fitting and more
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Clerk & Comptroller Palm Beach County
Self-Service Center - Your go-to source for help navigating the court system in Palm Beach County, providing the resources you need to represent yourself, access the courts and much more. The Center offers: Public Access Computers; User-friendly Legal Forms; Free Navigator Assistance with Form Preparation; Notary, Copy and Fax Services; Video Relay System for the Hearing Impaired; Mail Order Form Request Line; Community Resource Referrals (Legal, Mediation, Counseling, Elder & Social Services)
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Clinics Can Help
An agency in West Palm Beach that provides gently used and new durable medical equipment to families in need
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Common Sense Media
Information to help families make smart tech-related decisions
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Community Health Center of West Palm Beach
Provides non-emergency medical and eye care to people without health insurance
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Community Partners
Teen Outreach Program, a youth development program that builds self-esteem, confidence and goal-setting among middle and high school students in Palm Beach County
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Compass Community Center
Support and services for Palm Beach County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community
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Compass Community Center
Youth Group for LGBTQ teens and friends ages 12-19, which meets Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Counseling Services of Lake Worth
Provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and the Batterer's Intervention Program
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Crime Stoppers Palm of Beach County
A crime-reporting hotline that accepts tips and information from anonymous callers
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CROS Ministries
Food programs, pantries and other hunger-related services
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The Crossroads Club
Services and support for those struggling with addiction, such as group meetings and a life management training program, based in Delray Beach
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Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
A list of local cultural offerings for families
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Delray Beach Public Library
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Delray Medical Center
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Discover The Palm Beaches
Palm Beach County's tourism board, highlighting unique features and local events in the county's 39 cities
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Doris Slosberg Foundation
Teen driver information
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Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County
Education, information and swim lesson vouchers for eligible families
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Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County
Services, support and medical services for those suffering with addiction
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Drug Abuse Treatment Association
Local residential and outpatient services for youth with problems related to substance abuse and/or juvenile delinquency
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Dyslexia, Learning and Support Group Florida
Helps parents and teachers navigate the community of resources to assist children with specific learning disabilities
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Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
Local child-care information, resource and referral, including help paying for care for eligible families
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Easterseals Florida
Child care and early intervention services for children with developmental delays
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Educare Parenting Text Message Service
Educare - A subscriber-based, mobile text messaging service for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-4, supported by the Florida Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Messages will include information about wellness, early childhood growth, education and developmental milestones.
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Els for Autism
A global hub to connect international autism communities with resources and services for children and their families. A 26-acre facility in Jupiter provides education for ages 3 to 21.
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Extended Hands Community Outreach
The Neighborhood Connection Program provides basic necessities, such as food and clothing, to families in West Palm Beach.
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Faith Farms Ministries
Addiction recovery program with numerous South Florida locations
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Families First of Palm Beach County
Kin Support Project — for relatives raising children of extended family
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Families First of Palm Beach County
Healthy Families - a voluntary parent support program for pregnant women and families with newborns to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect
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Family Acceptance Project
Information and resources from San Francisco State University for families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
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Fastweb
College scholarship information
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Federal Student Aid
Information and application for federal student financial assistance programs
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Feeding Palm Beach County
Programs and assistance for hunger issues
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Feeding South Florida
Summer BreakSpot — locations where children can receive a free meal during the summer
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Fern House
Addiction services and residence for men in West Palm Beach
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First Care Women's Clinic
Pregnancy and health-related services for women
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Florida Atlantic University
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities — information, training and support for people with autism and related disabilities, as well as for their families and employers
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Florida Atlantic University
Community Health Center — Medical services and health screenings near West Gate Elementary School in West Palm Beach
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Florida Atlantic University
Little Owls Early Intervention Initiative - A free, 3-day parenting training to help families with children with autism and related disabilities learn key skills to optimize their children's future (for parents of children ages 18 months to 5 years old)
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Florida Blue
Health insurance
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Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Hotline
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Florida Community Health Center - Pahokee
Primary care provider
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Florida Department of Children and Families
Abuse hotline
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Florida Department of Children and Families
ACCESS Florida (Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency) — application for food assistance, Medicaid and other government benefits
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Florida Department of Children & Families
Adoption - Explore Adoption urges families to consider creating or expanding their families by adopting a child who is older, has special needs, or is a part of a sibling group. Through public education, expanded partnerships and social media, Explore Adoption invites Floridians to learn more about the children immediately available for adoption in their home state and community.
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Florida Department of Children & Families
Child care provider search (including license information and inspection reports)
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Florida Department of Children and Families
Domestic violence program — statewide resources and information. Services include emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, safety planning and counseling.
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Florida Department of Children and Families
The Safe Sleep Campaign — information on how babies properly should sleep
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Florida Department of Education
Home Education - information and resources for families interested in homeschooling
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Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance — student loan and other educational information for Florida residents
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Florida SHOTS (State Health Online Tracking System)
a free, statewide, centralized immunization registry that helps parents, health care providers and schools keep track of immunization records.
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Florida Vaccines for Children Program
Provides free vaccines for children up to age 18 who qualify for eligibility, from the state Department of Health.
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Florida Department of Health - Palm Beach County
Immunization Van Schedule - The local Department of Health keeps a monthly schedule of where families can find the immunization van. Locations include school district sites, medical clinics and community centers.
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Florida Department of Health
Radon gas information
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Florida Department of Health
Certified businesses that test and mitigate for radon
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Florida Department of Health
Safe Sleep Q&A provides answers to parents and caregivers questions about the best, safest way, to put their babies to sleep.
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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Online appointment services and information system
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Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Resources for Parents and Teen Drivers
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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Palm Beach County locations
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Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
State agency overseeing juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention and services
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Florida Division of Blind Services
To ensure blind and visually-impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success. Programs include the Blind Babies Program and the Children's Program.
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Florida Department of Health
Family Health Line, a toll-free hotline with information on community resources related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth education, family planning, infants and toddlers
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Florida Health Palm Beach County
Local office of the state health department
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Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
How to make an appointment at a local clinic
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Florida Department of Heath Palm Beach County
Dental program — community water fluoridation
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Florida Department of Heath Palm Beach County
School immunizations requirements and immunization van schedule
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Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women and families with babies, including nutrition information, nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and more
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Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
Nurse-Family Partnership, a program for first-time mothers at risk for poor birth outcomes
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Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
Nutrition services, including assessment, counseling and classes
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Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
School health services — responsible for medical oversight, consultation and education for school health program staff
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Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
WIC — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, serving pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5
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Florida KidCare/Healthy Kids
State-sponsored health and dental insurance for children through age 18
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Florida Parent Educators Association
Support and information for families interested in homeschooling
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Florida Prepaid College Board
State-sponsored pre-paid tuition plan to help families save for college
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Florida Rural Legal Services
Legal assistance for issues involving housing, public benefits, consumer, education, migrants and more
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Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind
Parent Infant Program - family centered program serving children ages 0-5 with visual sensory loss. The program serves families in Palm Beach County as well as Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties.
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Florida SIDS Alliance
Sudden infant death syndrome information, referral and support
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Florida Veterans Support Line
MYFLVET - Connections to services and support for veterans
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Florida Virtual School
Fully accredited, online school for youth who are homeschooled in Florida
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Florida's Poison Control Centers
Information, resources and hotline related to poisonings in Florida
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FortifyFL App
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
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FoundCare (formerly Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County)
Diagnostic testing, medical care and support services for Palm Beach County residents with HIV and AIDS
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Friends of Foster Children
Provides local programs, services and support for children in foster care and their foster families
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Genesis Community Health
Local health services for low-income and disadvantaged families
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The Glades Initiative
A list of food sites in the Glades community that provide food, clothing and other helpful resources
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Good Samaritan Medical Center
In West Palm Beach
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Good Samaritan Medical Center
Mother & Baby — maternity services
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Guardian ad Litem - Palm Beach County
An organization that trains volunteers to become court-appointed advocates for children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected
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Guatemalan Mayan Center
This center in the Lake Worth area provides early education, family assistance, advocacy and other services to the Guatemalan Maya community.
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Gulfstream Goodwill Industries
Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches — provides education and rehabilitation for people with visual impairments and support to their caregivers
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Gulfstream Goodwill Industries
Youth programs — violence prevention and support services for youth and those involved in the juvenile justice system
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Habitat for Humanity — Palm Beach County
Helps families build affordable homes
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Habitat for Humanity- South Palm Beach County
Partners with families in need to build homes together
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Hanley Center at Origins
A residential treatment program in West Palm Beach for men with addictions
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Health Care District of Palm Beach County
School Health Program — provides registered nurses in Palm Beach County public schools
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Health Care District Palm Beach County
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics — medical and dental services
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County
Local services and support for pregnant women and families with infants
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Help Me Grow - Florida
Offers resources, support, developmental screenings, referrals and care coordination to boost children's growth and development
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Help.org
A national, privately funded website with substance abuse addiction and rehabilitation information.
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Highridge Family Center
Local, residential treatment program in West Palm Beach for troubled youth ages 11-16
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Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
Advocacy and planning for families facing homelessness
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Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
Senator Philip D. Lewis Center — provides temporary housing and connects the homeless with support services and longer-term housing
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HomeSafe
Crisis intervention, planning, assessment, support, resources and therapy to victims of domestic violence and their children
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HomeSafe
Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency (0-5) - providing free child development screenings to Palm Beach County children to see if they're eligible for services funded by Children's Services Council
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Hope 4 Mobility
Provides financial assistance to children with developmental disabilities and special needs for equipment and therapy
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Housing Partnership
Local support and services for families to gain housing and financial empowerment
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Human Rights Campaign
National advocacy to protect the civil rights of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community
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Jesus and You (J.A.Y.) Outreach Ministries
Provides services to Riviera Beach residents affected by addiction, including a residential recovery program, neighborhood resource center and emergency food distribution
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JFK Medical Center
The Birthplace — maternity care in Atlantis
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Jupiter Medical Center
Florence A. De George Children’s & Women’s Services — maternity care
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KidsHealth.org
A website dedicated to children's health, behavior and development, from The Nemours Center for Children's Health Media
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La Leche League of Palm Beach County
Provides free education, information and support to women who want to breastfeed
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Lake Park Public Library
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Lake Worth Public Library
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Lakeside Medical Center
The Ahmed H. Barhoush, M.D. Birthing Center in Belle Glade
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Lantana Public Library
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Lauren's Kids
A nonprofit based in South Florida that educates adults and children about sexual abuse prevention through in-school curricula, awareness campaigns and speaking engagements around the country and the world
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Lead with Love
A 35-minute documentary to provide information and guidance for parents who've learned their child is lesbian, gay or bisexual
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Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
Children’s Advocacy — legal services related to health care, education, foster care, juvenile court issues and relative caregivers
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Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
Individual Rights Advocacy addressing health care, fair housing, consumer issues, wage disputes and immigration
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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Countywide programs to promote literacy for children and adults
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Loveisrespect
Hotline and online chat service to help teens prevent and end abusive relationships
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Lutheran Services Florida
Early Head Start/Head Start — provides education to children up to age 5 whose families earn at or below federal poverty guidelines, or who meet other criteria. Also offers family services, disability assistance, and health and nutritional services.
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Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
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March of Dimes
National information to improve infants' health by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality
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March of Dimes
My NICU Baby™ App provides answers, tools and support, so parents can focus on their baby during what is often a difficult time.
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Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
Local information, services and support related to mental health, including workshops, a school-based mentoring program and a helpline
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Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
Care Coordination Program — assistance with navigating local mental health services and creating goals
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Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
Helpline for assistance with referrals and issues
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Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
MPower for Teens — educates teens on mental health issues, destigmatizes mental health care and initiates interest in potential careers in the mental health profession
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South Florida Regional Narcotics Anonymous
Support services in South Florida for people recovering from addiction, including a helpline
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
College and Your Mental Health - a guide with important information about mental health during the college years.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis - a resource guide to support those experiencing mental health crises, and their loved ones.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness Palm Beach County
Reach for Teens — free programs and services for teens with behavioral health issues
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National Alliance on Mental Illness Palm Beach County
Family-to-Family — free, 12-session course for caregivers of family members with severe mental illness
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National Association for Gifted Children
Supports those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research.
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
National resource center for missing and exploited children, including a 24-hour hotline to report information on a missing child and a CyberTipline to report child sexual exploitation
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
NetSmartz Student Project Kit — interactive website that teaches tweens and teens how to make safer choices online
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National Human Trafficking Hotline
A national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking in the United States. The 24 hour/7 day a week hotline is available in multiple languages.
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National Pesticide Information Center
Information, including local resources, that encompasses poisoning of human, pets and wildlife
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National Runaway Safeline
National information and support for runaway issues, including a hotline, live chat service and online forum
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National Safe Place
Access to immediate help and supportive resources for youth in need. As a community initiative, the program designates schools, fire stations, libraries, and other youth-friendly organizations as Safe Place locations, which display the yellow and black sign.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call the Lifeline for help or text '741741' for help to 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433). For LGBTQ-related issues, call 866-488-7386
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Nicklaus Children's Palm Beach Gardens Outpatient Center
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North Palm Beach Public Library
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Norton Museum of Art
Art museum that offers family experiences in West Palm Beach
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Office of Early Learning, Florida Department of Education
Voluntary Prekindergarten — statewide information about free prekindergarten for Florida 4-year-olds
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Office of Public Defender - Palm Beach County
Local county public defenders who serve in the following divisions: appellate, mental health, county court, felony, investigations, intake, juvenile, major crimes and social services.
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Office of State Attorney — Palm Beach County
Local county criminal prosecutors, including information and support for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and violent crimes
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Pace Center for Girls
Non-residential centers for at-risk middle- and high school-aged girls across Florida, including West Palm Beach
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Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center
In West Palm Beach
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Palm Beach County
Department of Community Services — support for health and human services and community initiatives, including online assistance with rent, housing, utilities and transportation
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Palm Beach County
Victim Services — help for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes, including therapy and a crisis hotline
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Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition
Local information and support for parents and youth to live drug-, alcohol- and smoke-free
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Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller
Unified Family Court - the unit of the Clerk & Comptroller's office to file injunctions, restraining orders, affidavits and more
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Palm Beach County
Community Action — distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis
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Palm Beach County FIre Rescue
Provides emergency services in Palm Beach County, as well as community services such as: fire safety and carbon monoxide education, child passenger seat installation, smoke alarm installation and more.
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Palm Beach County Food Bank
Fights hunger through four programs and supports more than 170 partner agencies with food, programs, resources and services
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Palm Beach County Human Services
Emergency Services - For families in need of assistance, emergency services include: rent payments, utility payments, food vouchers, bus passes, information and referral, case management, indigent cremation
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Palm Beach County Library System
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Palm Beach County Library System
Kids & Teens — activities, story times, homework help and more
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Palm Beach County Medical Society
Find a Doctor - search by specialty or doctor's name to find a local doctor (Please note: this is not a complete list of all doctors in Palm Beach County)
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Palm Beach County Medical Society
List of hospitals in Palm Beach County
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Palm Beach County Medical Society
Project Access — medical assistance for low-income, uninsured Palm Beach County residents, including free preventative and wellness care services, mental health screenings and early detection of diabetes, hypertension and heart disease
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Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Community Policing Units
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Police Athletic League — builds partnerships with youth and the community through recreational and educational programs
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Palm Beach County StudentProtect App
Palm Beach County StudentProtect provides powerful two-way communication to report threats, suspicious activity, and receive information & alerts. The app also receives bulletins, news and information about threats and security concerns.
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Palm Beach County
Youth Services — Local services and support for Palm Beach County children, including mental health, education, summer and other programs
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Palm Beach County Youth Services
Summer camp scholarship program — provides full tuition and fees for summer camp for Palm Beach County children in low-income families
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Palm Beach County Youth Services
Summer food program — provides meals and snacks to Palm Beach County children during the summer at sites throughout the county
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Palm Beach County Youth Services
Youth Empowerment Centers — Locations in Riviera Beach, Lake Worth and Belle Glade that provide activities and services for ages 13 to 18 to prevent crime and encourage healthy development
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
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Palm Beach Opera
Goldner Center for Children's Opera Education — offers programs such as story time series, concerts in the classroom and vocal apprenticeships for high school students
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Palm Beach Pediatric Society
Directory of Palm Beach County pediatricians
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Palm Beach Recovery Coalition
Local residential and support services for those struggling with addiction, homelessness and other physical and health problems
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Palm Beach State College
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Palm Beach State College
Dental Hygiene Care Center — low-cost dental services by Palm Beach State College students in Lake Worth
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Palm Beach State College
STEAM Resources - a list for parents and teachers of preschool children, including downloadable posters, images, reference guides and more
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Palm Beach Symphony
Music education for local youth
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Palm Springs Public Library
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Palms West Hospital
The New Life Center — maternity services in Loxahatchee
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Parent-Child Center
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) — free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve their parent-child relationships
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National resource for families struggling with a child's substance use
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Place of Hope
Place of Hope is a faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization providing family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking; transitional housing and support services for youth aging out of foster care; housing and support services for homeless families; foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect throughout the region.
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Planned Parenthood
National information on gender roles and gender identity
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Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida
Health services for women and teens, including family planning and centers throughout South Florida
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Play Safe
A website with helpful information about toy safety.
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Presidential Women's Center
Pregnancy and health-related services for women
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Prime Time Palm Beach County
Quality Improvement Sites — after-school and out-of-school locations
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Project Inform
HIV Health InfoLine — national call-back service providing information and resources about HIV
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Quantum Foundation
A grant-making foundation that supports health care-related projects in Palm Beach County.
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Quantum House
A temporary residence in West Palm Beach for families with a child being treated at a nearby medical facility
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Resource Depot
Provides members (individuals, schools, camps, etc.) with low-cost recycled supplies for art and other projects
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Riviera Beach Public Library
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Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
Center for Families & Children — support services for struggling families, including career assistance, domestic abuse education, financial assistance and special needs outreach
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Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
Special Needs Outreach — assistance, referrals and support groups for families with children with special needs, including counseling, food and financial assistance, adaptive equipment and more
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Safe Kids Palm Beach County
Local child safety information, including car seat installation, helmet fitting, poisoning prevention, TV tip-over prevention and more
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Safe Kids Worldwide
National resources to protect children from preventable injuries
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Safe to Compete
a national resource to protect child athletes from sexual abuse
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Safety Council of Palm Beach County
Local safety programs and services, including information for teen drivers and child safety
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Safety Council of Palm Beach County
Behind the Wheel Driving School course for students
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School District of Palm Beach County
Afterschool Programming — more than 90 quality elementary after-school programs at local schools
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School District of Palm Beach County
Bullying Awareness, Prevention and Resources
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School District of Palm Beach County - Bullying Report Form
Anonymous online form to report bullying in Palm Beach County's School District.
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School District of Palm Beach County
Child Find/IEP (Individual Education Plan) — screening, evaluation, services and placement of children with special learning needs
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School District of Palm Beach County
Department of Early Childhood Education — information on Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start and Early Head Start, which are designed to promote school readiness
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School District of Palm Beach County
Department of Exceptional Student Education — services for gifted students and students with special learning needs who have an Individualized Education Plan
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School District of Palm Beach County
Foster care services — support for children in the foster-care system to achieve academic success
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School District of Palm Beach County
Free and reduced-priced meals — information about the school district's food service, including an application for to these meals
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School District of Palm Beach County
Home Education - Information, resources, support and requirements related to homeschooling in Palm Beach County
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School District of Palm Beach County
McKinney-Vento Program — support services for children facing homelessness
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School District of Palm Beach County
Behavioral Health Services - Crisis Assessment, Prevention, Education and Support Team; mental health services for students
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School District of Palm Beach County
School boundaries — information and resources about the district's school boundary process, as well as links to each school's boundary map
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School District of Palm Beach County
Choice Programs — information about the school district's more than 300 choice and career options, including applications and deadlines
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School District of Palm Beach County
School Counseling - information about school counseling services, including: academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
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School District of Palm Beach County
School Police - information about the school police, including Youth Court, a tip line and other helpful resources
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School District of Palm Beach County
Teen Parent Program — services and support for pregnant students and teen parents to enable them to graduation
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School District of Palm Beach County
Transportation/bus — links to find your child's bus, a call center and other transportation-related information
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Screen-Free Week
This National week, the first full week of May every year, encourages families and communities to unplug and engage with each other. The website supports local ideas and events to encourage playing outside and doing things together as a family without screens to improve mental and physical health.
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Shepherd Care Adoption Agency
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Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast
Community Voice — A grassroots program with volunteers who share health information to reduce black infant mortality rates
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Sleep Baby Safely
A website developed by the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, whichis full of helpful information for parents and caregivers about how to prevent sleep-related infant deaths.
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Social Security Administration
Information on local offices
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South County Mental Health Center
South County Mental Health Center is a non-profit located in Delray Beach that provides counseling, behavior management, case management, mobile crisis and other services to families and their children in Palm Beach County.
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South Florida Al-Anon
Support groups for families coping with alcoholism
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South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
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Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
Develop, support, and manage a network of behavioral health services to promote the emotional and mental well being and drug-free living of children and adults in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties
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Special Needs Advisory Coalition - Palm Beach County
Community initiative to improve access to services and supports for people with special needs. Nearly 100 agencies participate in this group, with Unicorn Children's Foundation acting as the administrative service organization.
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St. Mary’s Medical Center
Mother & Baby — maternity services in West Palm Beach
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Free dental clinic — Open two days a week for free services in Pahokee
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Stand Down House
Services in Lake Worth, operated by Faith, Hope, Love, Charity, for male veterans struggling with mental or physical health issues, addiction, homelessness or other issues
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Stop the Bleed training program
A national training program to educate the public on the different kinds of bleeding and how to stop bleeding in an emergency.
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Sunset House
Services in Palm Beach Gardens for men struggling with addiction
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T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society
A network of minority health-care professionals providing health education programs, youth mentoring programs, speakers, health fairs and screenings
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The Arc of Palm Beach County
Family Support Services Program — advocacy, support and referral services for families with a child with developmental disabilities
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The Arc of Palm Beach County
First Step to Success — in-home early intervention services for children up to age 5 with mild developmental delays
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The Arc of Palm Beach County
Healthy Steps for Young Children, a prevention program of support at select pediatrician’s offices to improve the development of children up to age 3, including screenings, referrals, parent education groups, home visits and an information line
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The Children's Healing Institute
Child-abuse prevention and family crisis management services
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The Children's Hospital at Palms West
In Loxahatchee
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The Florida Center for Early Childhood
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic - Florida's first and only Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Clinic, located in Sarasota. The clinic provides diagnosis, intervention, and prevention services.
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The Lord's Place
Support and services in West Palm Beach for families facing homelessness, including housing, job training and employment
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The Salvation Army — Palm Beach County
Programs and services for local families in need, including transitional housing, summer camp and more
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Community Service/Volunteer - Information about community service requirements for students, as well as opportunities to volunteer.
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The School District of Palm Beach County
School Library Media Center Resources
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The Society of the Four Arts
Children's Library - Children are invited to borrow books, use computers and enjoy special event programs free of charge. From October through April, the Children's Library offers free story time programs for preschool children most Mondays and Thursdays, as well as Family Story Time programs on select Saturdays.
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The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13-24, including 24-hour hotline, online chat and text assistance
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TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health
The TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health aspires to create a population-level shift in the knowledge and behavior of parents and caregivers to optimize the foundational brain development in children, birth to five years of age, particularly those born into poverty. This program has been brought to Palm Beach County by Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.
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Trustbridge (Hospice of Palm Beach County)
Services and support for families facing serious illness or needing end-of-life care, including grief support
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Women's Health — information and resources for a variety of women's health and wellness issues, including a helpline
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Milestone Tracker App - tracks children's milestones from age 2 months to 5 years old with easy-to-use illustrated checklists and tips to encourage child development.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Vaccine Information
Immunization information, including schedules, a tracking system, lists, fact sheets, books and more.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The leading national public health institute of the United States, under the Department of Health and Human Services
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Federal agency that investigates, reports and recalls unsafe products.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
WIC Works Resource System - advice and information for pregnant women on health and wellness.
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Foodsafety.gov - a U.S. government website dedicated to information on food safety, food recalls and more.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center — dental services for veterans
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center — medical care for veterans
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Home Buyers and Sellers Guide to Radon
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A Citizen's Guide to Radon
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UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County
SmartCouples — free programs for couples to strengthen relationships, including premarital classes
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Unicorn Children's Foundation
Support and services for children and young adults with special needs, such as autism, dyslexia, bipolar and ADHD, including a high school and a special needs hotline
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United Community Options of Palm Beach & Mid-Coast Counties
Services and supports for neurological and developmental disabilities, including in-home respite care, after-school programs, summer camps, adult day training and group homes
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United Way of Palm Beach County
A variety of local support and services, including programs to fight hunger, decrease homelessness, help children graduate and assist children with special needs and support mentoring
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United Way of Palm Beach County
Mentor Center — support and services for mentoring organizations, as well as mentor matches
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United Way of Palm Beach County
Special Needs Equipment Fund — money to purchase medical equipment for children with special needs, when no other funding is available
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Urban League of Palm Beach County
Programs and services to empower youth, promote financial stability, provide housing and counseling, encourage community development and prevent crime
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Urban League of Palm Beach County
Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services — for families struggling with an unruly, truant or runaway preteen or teen
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Urban League of Palm Beach County
Wyman's Teen Outreach Program (TOP), a free development program to build self-esteem, confidence and goal-setting among middle and high school students
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Vroom
Resources, tools, activities and a mobile app to help parents develop their child's mind during everyday interactions
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Wayside House
Mental health services in Delray Beach for women recovering from addiction and eating disorders
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We Read Too App
A smartphone app that provides information about hundreds of books written by authors of color featuring characters of color
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webPOISONCONTROL
Online poison checker that walks you through steps to see whether you or your child is at risk after eating or drinking a substance.
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Wellington Regional Medical Center
The Birthing Center — maternity services and breastfeeding support
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West Boca Medical Center
Birth Care Pavilion — maternity services
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YMCA of South Palm Beach County
Programs and services for youth to promote health and wellness in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach
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YMCA of the Palm Beaches
Programs and services for youth to promote health and wellness in West Palm Beach
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Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
Community-based children's choir in West Palm Beach
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YWCA Palm Beach County
Domestic violence programs — services for women who are victims of domestic violence, including counseling, a support group, shelter, transportation, rental assistance, food and clothing