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.
Supports those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building and research
Free and reduced-priced meals — information about year-round food service, including an application for these meals
Afterschool, summer and out-of-school programs for local children
Children’s Advocacy — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, education, foster care, juvenile court issues and relative caregivers
This nonprofit center provides early education, family assistance, advocacy and other services to the Guatemalan Mayan community.
National resource for families struggling with substance use, including their children
Individual and family counseling
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
Office of Student Financial Assistance — student loan and other educational information for Florida residents
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.
Behavioral Health Services — crisis assessment, prevention, education and support team
Support, guidance and programs based in Boca Raton to help children in foster care succeed academically
School Counseling — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
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
Mental health services in Palm Beach Gardens for families, specializing in play therapy for children who've experienced trauma
Services and support for families facing serious illness or needing end-of-life care, including caregiver support and bereavement programs
A nonprofit that helps students reach their academic and personal goals so they can achieve higher SAT scores, enter college and stay out of debt. Programs and services include academic free workshops (including virtual college and SAT prep), mentorship, fellowship and internships.
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
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.
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
Art museum that offers an array experiences in West Palm Beach, including programs for teens and families
Voluntary Prekindergarten — statewide information about free prekindergarten for Florida 4-year-olds
Recovery program for assessment and treatment for alcohol and substance abuse
This free hands-on science center in Sugar Sand Park caters to children ages 5 to 12 with interactive exhibits, programs and camps that bring the physical sciences to life through its permanent collection and traveling exhibits.
A website dedicated to children's health, behavior and development, from The Nemours Center for Children's Health Media
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.
A smartphone app exploring hundreds of books written by authors of color featuring characters of color
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
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.
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
Based in West Palm Beach, support, services and information for at-risk children and their families in South Florida
Dental Hygiene Care Center — low-cost dental services by college students at the Lake Worth Beach campus
Programs and services to assist minorities in empowering youth, promoting financial stability, providing housing and counseling, encouraging community development and preventing crime
"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
A free Florida literacy program that mails a new book to each eligible, enrolled K-5 grade student in Florida each month for free. The goal is to help students read on grade level, while providing families with support and materials to build reading confidence. Books available in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole. The initiative is sponsored by Lastinger Center for Learning at University of Florida and Scholastic.
A collaboration of five local mental health agencies that assess and treat children's serious behavioral, emotional or mental health problems
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.
Advocacy, information and support for families, caregivers and people with autism
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
SMART Couples — free programs to strengthen marriages and relationships, including premarital classes
Ten neighborhood hubs help parents raise children healthy, safe and strong
Matches children and youth in Palm Beach and Martin counties with adult mentors
