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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
A helpline providing information, assessment, referral, telephone counseling, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, as well as online chats from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
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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. daily. Or, texting available 24 hours a day by texting 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, including afterschool care for elementary schoolchildren
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Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches
Senator Philip D. Lewis Center — provides temporary housing in West Palm Beach and connects the homeless with support services and longer-term housing
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Advocates for Children and Families Adoptions
A licensed, nonprofit private adoption agency 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 based in West Palm Beach
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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 of Palm Beach County
Counseling for children with offices in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; fee on sliding scale without insurance
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Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County
Mentoring 4 Kids — free role-model program for children ages 6 to 14
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American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org, a parenting website with children's health and development information, backed by 67,000 pediatricians
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American Association of Caregiving Youth
Based in Boca Raton, 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 based in Boca Raton to help children in foster care succeed academically
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Bethesda Hospital East
In Boynton Beach
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Bethesda Hospital East
Baby line — Call for tours, support groups, and prenatal and maternity classes in Boynton Beach
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Bethesda Hospital East
Breastfeeding Resource Center in Boynton Beach
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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
West of Boynton Beach
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Beyond Breastfeeding
Helpline - In collaboration with the Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, help is available for free 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
Based in West Palm Beach, 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 — a six- to seven-week parenting course to improve family communication, discipline and relationships
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Brazelton Touchpoints Center
Information on early childhood development
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Breastfeeding Coalition of Palm Beach County
Local information, resources and support for breastfeeding via email
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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
Free medical, vision and dental care 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 and West Palm Beach
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach
A comprehensive nonprofit family service organization with offices in Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee 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 families, specializing in play therapy for children who've experienced trauma
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Center for Creative Education
Arts education, classes and activities for children and adults in West Palm Beach
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Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
Counseling services and parenting classes
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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, known as 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 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)
Based in Wellington, Palm Beach chapter of a national resource 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
Palm Beach County location in West Palm Beach for adoption, foster care, counseling and other children's services
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Children's Home Society of Florida
Adoption – Children's Home Society helps Florida families adopt children through the state system, as well as privately. 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) — support and counseling 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 Medical Services
Early Steps, early intervention services for children up to 36 months who have or are at risk for significant developmental disabilities or delays
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Children's Science Explorium
Hands-on science center at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton
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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Healthy Start 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
SafeMap — a free app to find locations for car seat installation, helmet fitting, low-cost swimming lessons and more. Download at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/safemap/id1089219847?ls=1 for iOS or at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=safemap.cscpbc.org for Android.
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Clerk & Comptroller Palm Beach County
Self-Service Centers – go-to source for help navigating the court system at locations throughout Palm Beach County, providing the resources 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 and 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
Free non-emergency medical and eye care to people without health insurance
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Community Partners
Teen Outreach Program, a youth development program known as TOP that builds self-esteem, confidence and goal-setting among middle and high school students in Palm Beach County
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Community Partners of South Florida
Housing services — local support for families to gain housing, long-term financial empowerment and self-sustainability through free consultation, counseling, homebuyer education classes, matched savings for first-time homebuyers and assistance with closing costs and/or down payments
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Community Partners
Positive Parenting Program, known as Triple P — free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve their parent-child relationships
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Compass Community Center
Support and services, based in Lake Worth Beach, for Palm Beach County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community
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Compass Community Center
Support groups in Lake Worth Beach for ages 12 to 18 that meet Wednesdays for LGBTQ teens and friends, and transgender teens Fridays; both from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus, transgender group for ages 3 to 11 and their families the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Counseling Services of Lake Worth
A nonprofit organization that provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and the Batterers' Intervention Program, with most services available on a sliding fee scale
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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 based in Lake Worth Beach
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Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
A list of local cultural events and 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, based in Delray Beach, for those coping with addiction
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Drug Abuse Treatment Association
Local residential and outpatient services in West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce 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's 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
Treasure Coast Early Steps — child care and early intervention services for children with developmental delays
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Educare texting service
A subscriber-based, mobile text messaging service for parents and caregivers of children up to age 4, supported by the Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign. Two to four messages per week include information about wellness, early childhood growth, education and developmental milestones. To enroll, complete a short form at the link below:
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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 tuition-free education for ages 3 to 21 at two charter schools on The Els Center of Excellence campus.
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Extended Hands Community Outreach
Provides basic necessities, such as food and clothing, to families in West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach
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Faith Farms Ministries
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery program with numerous South Florida locations
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Families First of Palm Beach County
Kin Support Project — assistance for relatives raising children of extended family
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Families First of Palm Beach County
Healthy Families Florida – in-home parent support and coaching 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
Information about college scholarships and financial aid
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Federal Student Aid
Information and application for federal student financial assistance programs for college or graduate school
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Feeding Palm Beach County
Programs and assistance for hunger issues, based in Boynton Beach
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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
Alcohol and drug treatment program offering residential rehabilitation for men in West Palm Beach
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First Care Women's Clinic
Support and free health-related services based in West Palm Beach, such as ultrasounds, for women facing unplanned pregnancies to help them choose life
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Florida Atlantic University
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities — free information, training and support based in Boca Raton 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 and mental health services and health screenings based in West Palm Beach. The Community Outreach Team travels throughout Palm Beach County to provide services where people work and live.
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Florida Atlantic University
Little Owls Early Intervention Initiative – free three-day training program for caregivers of children 18 months to 5 years old with autism and related disabilities, designed to promote learning, improve communication and increase social engagement
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Florida Blue
Health insurance
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Florida Community Health Center - Pahokee
Comprehensive health care offered on a sliding fee scale based on annual federal poverty limits
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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
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. Learn more about children 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
Safe Sleep — information on how babies should sleep properly to prevent infant death
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Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
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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 – free statewide, centralized immunization registry that helps parents, health-care providers and schools track immunization records
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Florida Vaccines for Children Program
Provides free vaccines for children up to age 18 who qualify for eligibility through the Florida Department of Health
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Florida Department of Health - Palm Beach County
Immunization van – monthly schedule of locations, such as school district sites, medical clinics and community centers
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Florida Department of Health
Radon gas test kits – a free way to determine if radon levels are safe in your home and to get information. Radon is linked to lung cancer deaths, and one in five homes in Florida has elevated radon levels.
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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 caregivers' questions about the best way to put babies to sleep to prevent infant death
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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Online appointment services and information system
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Florida Department of 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 in Palm Beach County
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Florida Division of Blind Services
Tools and support for blind and visually impaired Floridians with offerings such as the Blind Babies Program, the Children's Program and the Palm Beach County Talking Book Library in West Palm Beach
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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 Health – Palm Beach County
Dental program — community water fluoridation
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Florida Department of Health – Palm Beach County
School immunizations requirements
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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 eligible 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, guidance and information for new and longtime homeschoolers, sharing resources, creating connections, enhancing relationships and breaking down barriers
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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
Free civil legal assistance to seniors, people with disabilities and low-income people 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 — free early intervention, family centered programs for children up to age 5 with visual sensory loss 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, support and educational programs
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Florida Veterans Support Line
Toll free-number to connect with emotional support and VA-funded and community-based services for veterans, such as medical care, housing, counseling, legal and employment resources
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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
Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida
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FortifyFL
A smartphone app for students to report suspicious activity at their schools, which is instantly relayed to appropriate school officials and law enforcement agencies
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FoundCare
A nonprofit organization, based in West Palm Beach, that fulfills residents' unmet needs for health care, dental care and social services at centers throughout Palm Beach County
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Friends of Foster Children
A nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach that provides local services, support and education for foster-care families to help children overcome abuse and neglect
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Genesis Community Health
A nonprofit organization providing health-care services, including dental and mental health, for all economic levels in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. Patients without insurance are billed on a sliding scale.
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The Glades Initiative
A list of 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
Birthing Center — maternity services, including classes and events, in West Palm Beach
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Florida 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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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, based in West Palm Beach
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Gulfstream Goodwill Industries
Justice services — violence prevention and support services, based in West Palm Beach, for at-risk adolescents and those involved in the juvenile justice system, including mentoring, the Intensive Home Detention Program and Back to a Future Youth Reentry Program
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Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County
A nonprofit organization, based in Riviera Beach, that helps families build and improve affordable homes
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Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County
A nonprofit organization, based in Delray Beach, that helps low-income families build their own homes together
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Hanley Foundation
A nonprofit organization in West Palm Beach that offers substance-abuse prevention and education programs for parents, caregivers and school-age children. Financial aid is available for those who can't otherwise afford addiction treatment.
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Health Care District of Palm Beach County
School Health Program — provides more than 200 registered nurses in nearly 170 Palm Beach County public schools
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Health Care District of Palm Beach County
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics — medical, mental and dental services at more than a dozen locations through the county, regardless of your ability to pay or whether you have health coverage, including for the homeless and migrant populations
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County
A safety net of local services and support for pregnant women and families with infants, focusing on racial disparities in birth outcomes
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Help Me Grow - Florida
Offers support, free developmental and behavioral screenings, referrals to resources and care coordination to boost children's growth and development
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Help.org
A national, privately funded website with information on substance-abuse addiction and rehabilitation, including how to find the best fit for treatments centers in your area
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Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
Advocacy and planning for families facing homelessness
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HomeSafe
Based in Lake Worth Beach, crisis intervention, planning, assessment, support, resources and therapy for victims of domestic violence and their children
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HomeSafe
Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency — provides free child development and social-emotional/behavioral screenings to Palm Beach County children through age 5 to determine if they're eligible for services funded by Children's Services Council
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Hope 4 Mobility
A nonprofit organization based in Wellington that provides financial assistance to children with developmental disabilities and special needs for equipment and therapy
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Human Rights Campaign
National advocacy to protect the civil rights of the LGBTQ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer)
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Jesus and You 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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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Kravis Center in West Palm Beach features an array of performances throughout the season. The center also sponsors arts education programs for young people to expand their exposure to the performing arts.
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La Leche League
Four chapters throughout Palm Beach County provide 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 Beach 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 organization based in South Florida that educates adults and children about sexual abuse prevention through in-school curricula, awareness campaigns and speaking engagements and helps survivors heal with guidance and support
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Lead with Love
A 35-minute documentary that provides 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 — free legal services for the disadvantaged 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 — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, 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 — smartphone app that provides answers, tools and support to help parents focus on their baby in the newborn intensive care unit and advocate for the best care
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Mental Health America of Palm Beach County
Based in West Palm Beach, local information and services related to mental health, including support groups, an online screening test, a school-based mentoring program and a helpline
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Mental Health America of Palm Beach County
Helpline for assistance with referrals and issues
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South Florida Region of Narcotics Anonymous
Support services for people recovering from addiction, including a helpline
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
"Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health" — an informational guide with insight and advice about mental health during the transitional period of the college years
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
"Navigating a Mental Health Crisis" — a resource guide that outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs, de-escalation strategies, resources that may be available, and guidance on how to advocate for a person in crisis
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National Alliance on Mental Illness Palm Beach County
Youth Peer Mentoring Program — encourages independence by providing education, support and assistance to help teens with a mental health condition meet their full potential
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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
Reporting center for issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, offering a 24-hour hotline to report a missing child and a CyberTipline to report child sexual exploitation
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
NetSmartz — interactive website that teaches kids and teens how to make safer choices online
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National Human Trafficking Hotline
A national hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking in the United States. The 24-hour hotline and live chat sessions are available in multiple languages.
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National Pesticide Information Center
Information, including local resources, regarding poisoning of people, pets and wildlife
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National Runaway Safeline
Information and support for teen runaway issues, including a hotline, live chat service and online forum
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-hour hotline, live chat service and website of crisis resources to support people in distress
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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 an array experiences in West Palm Beach, including programs for teens and families
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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 the 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
Nonprofit non-residential centers for at-risk middle- and high school-aged girls across Florida, including Palm Springs, encouraging a path away from the juvenile justice system
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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
Community Services Department — 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 Behavioral Health Coalition
Local information, events and support for parents and youth to live free of drugs, alcohol and tobacco
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Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller
Unified Family Court — handles cases related to family issues, including 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 and 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 nearly 200 partner agencies with food, resources and services; based in Lantana
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Palm Beach County Human Services
Provides emergency services for families who need assistance, including rent and utility payments, food vouchers, bus passes, information and referral, case management, indigent cremation
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Palm Beach County Library System
17 locations offering entertainment, education and exploration through cultural events, computer classes, free online tutoring, musical performances and more
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Palm Beach County Library System
Kids & Teens — activities, story times, summer reading program, homework help, driving tests, college and career help, and more
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Palm Beach County Medical Society
Find a Doctor — search by specialty or doctor's name to locate a local doctor (Note: This is not a complete list)
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Palm Beach County Medical Society
List of local hospitals
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Palm Beach County Medical Society
Project Access — medical assistance for low-income, uninsured 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
Manages 104 park properties spanning more than 8,500 acres, including 85 developed regional, district, community, beach and neighborhood parks
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Based in West Palm Beach
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Community Policing Units — a partnership between the citizens, other agencies and the Sheriff’s Office that strives to addresses the root of problems, rather than the symptoms, at 34 sites
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Police Athletic League, known as PAL — builds partnerships with youth and the community through recreational and educational programs based in West Palm Beach
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Palm Beach County Special Needs Advisory Coalition
Community initiative, based in Boca Raton and managed by Unicorn Children's Foundation, to improve access to services and support for people with special needs, with goals such as increasing employment opportunities and expanding housing options
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Palm Beach County StudentProtect
An app, involving the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County School District, for students, parents, faculty and staff that that provides two-way communication to report threats and suspicious activity, as well as receive alerts, bulletins and news about security concerns
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Palm Beach County
Youth Services — local services and support for children, including mental health, education, summer and other programs
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Palm Beach County Youth Services
Highridge Family Center — Residential treatment center in West Palm Beach offering a three-month weekday program for troubled youth ages 11 to 16
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Palm Beach County Youth Services
Summer Camp Scholarship Program — provides full tuition and fees for children in low-income families
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Palm Beach County Youth Services
Summer Food Service Program — provides meals and snacks to 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 Beach and Belle Glade that provide activities and services, including afterschool educational and recreational programs, to at-risk youth ages 11 to 19 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 based in West Palm Beach, 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 State College
Based in Lake Worth Beach with other campuses in Belle Glade, Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton
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Palm Beach State College
Dental Hygiene Care Center — low-cost dental services by college students at the Lake Worth Beach campus
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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 State College
TRiO — a free program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that helps high school juniors and seniors, as well as adults, attain a post-secondary education, including assistance with applications, financial aid and career decisions
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Palm Beach Symphony
Music education and resources, based in West Palm Beach, for local youth, such as instructional videos, activities and lesson plans
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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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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National resource for families struggling with a child's substance use
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Place of Hope
A faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization based in Palm Beach Gardens providing family-style foster care; 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; support for children and families traumatized by abuse and neglect
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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 with centers throughout South Florida, including family planning and live chat service to address questions about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, STDs and abortion
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Play Safe
A website with helpful information about toy safety
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Presidential Women's Center
Abortion clinic in West Palm Beach, also offering routine gynecological services
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Prime Time Palm Beach County
Quality Improvement programs — list of afterschool and out-of-school locations for children and youth
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Quantum Foundation
A grant-making foundation in West Palm Beach 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
A nonprofit organization in West Palm Beach that provides members (individuals, schools, camps, etc.) with low-cost recycled and excess 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 respite care
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Safe Kids Palm Beach County
Local child safety information and assistance, 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 Place
A program of the National Safe Place Network that provides immediate help and support to teens in crisis who need safety and shelter. The community initiative designates schools, fire stations, libraries and other youth-friendly organizations as Safe Place havens that display the yellow-and-black sign.
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Safe to Compete
A program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that provides resources to protect child athletes from sexual abuse
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Safety Council of Palm Beach County
Non-governmental, nonprofit organization offering local safety programs, services and education materials to reduce health hazards and prevent injury for both personal and economic loss, 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 programs — more than 90 quality elementary afterschool programs at local schools
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School District of Palm Beach County
Behavioral Health Services — crisis assessment, prevention, education and support team
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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
Anonymous online form to report bullying at school
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School District of Palm Beach County
Child Find — screening, evaluation, services and placement of children with special learning needs
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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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School District of Palm Beach County
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
Exceptional Student Education — services for gifted students and students with special learning needs who have an individualized education program
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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 year-round food service, including an application for 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
School boundaries — information and resources about the 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 — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
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School District of Palm Beach County
School library media center resources — print and electronic resources for students
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School District of Palm Beach County
Police Department — strives to make a difference through early positive interaction and helpful resources such as Youth Court, Multi-Agency Gang Task Force, Bus Camera Program, Student Crime Stoppers and a tip line at 800-458-8477
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School District of Palm Beach County
Teen Parent Program — support for pregnant students and teen parents to enable them to graduate, such as referrals to health, social and child care services
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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
The first full week of May every year, this national week encourages families and communities to unplug and engage with each other. The website by Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood supports local ideas and events to encourage playing outside and family activities without screens to improve mental and physical health.
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Adoption by Shepherd Care
Adoption agency based in Hollywood
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Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast
Community Voice — 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 providing helpful information 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
In West Palm Beach
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Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
Organization based in Jupiter promoting the emotional well-being and drug-free living of children and adults in Palm Beach, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties
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St. Mary’s Medical Center
The Birthplace — maternity services in West Palm Beach
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Stand Down House
Services in Palm Springs, offered 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
A national training program to educate the public on the different kinds of bleeding and how to stop it in an emergency
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Sunset House
Residential treatment program 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 in Palm Beach County, focusing on helping the underserved
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The Arc of Palm Beach County
Children and Family Services — advocacy, support and referral services for families with a child with developmental disabilities, including Potentials School through eighth grade, camps and youth leadership program
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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 — prevention program 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 based in West Palm Beach
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The Children's Hospital at Palms West
In Loxahatchee
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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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The Florida Center for Early Childhood
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic — diagnosis, intervention and prevention services in Sarasota
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The Guatemalan-Maya Center
This nonprofit center in the Lake Worth Beach area provides early education, family assistance, advocacy and other services to the Guatemalan Mayan community.
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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 social services, holiday assistance, youth programming, summer camp, athletics, transitional housing for men
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The Society of the Four Arts
Children's Library — books, games and computers for use, as well as free programs, story times and special events
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The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth younger than 25, including 24-hour hotline, online chat and text assistance
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TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health
A program in partnership with Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County to optimize early brain development in children up to age 5, particularly those born into poverty, through interventions that place parents at the center of their children’s education
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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 caregiver support and bereavement programs
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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 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 and immunization information, including schedules, a tracking system, lists, fact sheets, books
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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 — 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 Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon" — answers questions about lung cancer risk, testing and fixing levels in a house
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Organization Name
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
"A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon" — answers questions about lung cancer risk, testing and fixing levels in a house
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UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County
SMART Couples — free programs to strengthen marriages and relationships, including premarital classes
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Unicorn Children's Foundation
Supporting cradle to career pathways for children and young adults with special needs, such as autism, ADHD and other learning challenges, including the Unicorn Village Academy, the Unicorn Connection Center and virtual program services
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United Community Options of South Florida
Services and supports for neurological and developmental disabilities, including in-home respite care, afterschool 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, such as wheelchairs, strollers, bath and shower chairs
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Urban League of Palm Beach County
Programs and services to assist minorities in empowering youth, promoting financial stability, providing housing and counseling, encouraging community development and preventing crime
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Urban League of Palm Beach County
Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services — program for families struggling with an unruly, truant or runaway preteen or teen, providing counseling, residential shelter and referrals
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Urban League of Palm Beach County
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, science-based tools, activities and a mobile app, called Vroom by Text, from the Bezos Family Foundation 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 drug and alcohol addiction
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We Read Too
A smartphone app exploring 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. A smartphone app is also available to download.
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Wellington Regional Medical Center
The Birthing Center — maternity services and breastfeeding support
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West Boca Medical Center
Birthcare Pavilion — maternity services
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YMCA of South Palm Beach County
Programs and services for youth to promote health and wellness at locations west of 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 Palm Springs
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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 based in West Palm Beach for women who are victims, including counseling, support group, shelter, transportation, rental assistance, legal, help, food and clothing, child protection advocacy and educational workshops