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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
Special needs hotline
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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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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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Autism Navigator
A collection of web-based tools and courses that uses extensive video footage to bridge the gap between science and community practice. The navigator was created by faculty and staff in the Autism Institute at the Florida State University College of Medicine. The website includes resources for families.
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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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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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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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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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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
Angel Food SNAC (Serving Nutrition to Area Children) — eligible children in Pahokee 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 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 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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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 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 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
Provides research, funding and services for children to grow up healthy, safe and strong
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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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Community Health Center of West Palm Beach
Free non-emergency medical and eye care to people without health insurance
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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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CROS Ministries
Food programs, pantries and other hunger-related services based in Lake Worth Beach
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Delray Medical Center
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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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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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Faith Farms Ministries
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery program with numerous South Florida locations
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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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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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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 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
ACCESS Florida (Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency) — application for food assistance, Medicaid and other government benefits
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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 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 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's Poison Control Centers
Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida
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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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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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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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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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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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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
Four chapters throughout Palm Beach County provide free education, information and support to women who want to breastfeed
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Lakeside Medical Center
The Ahmed H. Barhoush, M.D. Birthing Center in Belle Glade
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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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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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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 Pesticide Information Center
Information, including local resources, regarding poisoning of people, pets and wildlife
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Nicklaus Children's Palm Beach Gardens Outpatient Center
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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
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 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
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
A public, comprehensive and centralized web-based ‘virtual hub’ that helps Palm Beach County families navigate their child’s journey and more efficiently access resources and community-based programs and services.
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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
Summer Food Service Program — provides meals and snacks to children during the summer at sites throughout the county
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
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Palm Beach Pediatric Society
Directory of Palm Beach County pediatricians
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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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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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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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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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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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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
Child Find — screening, evaluation, services and placement of children with special learning needs
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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
School Counseling — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
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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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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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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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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 Hospital at Palms West
In Loxahatchee
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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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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. 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
"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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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
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
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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Wayside House
Mental health services in Delray Beach for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction
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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