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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
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
Exceptional Student Education — services for gifted students and students with special learning needs who have an individualized education program
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.
Free and reduced-priced meals — information about year-round food service, including an application for these meals
This venue offers art exhibitions in three galleries and events such as Family Saturdays. It supports local artists and promotes cultural events throughout the county, featuring a great list of upcoming events on its website.
Bullying awareness, prevention and resources
Voluntary Prekindergarten — statewide information about free prekindergarten for Florida 4-year-olds
Community service/volunteer — information about community service requirements for students, as well as opportunities to volunteer
Anonymous online form to report bullying at school
Based in Lake Worth Beach with other campuses in Belle Glade, Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton
Supports those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building and research
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
Information and application for federal student financial assistance programs for college or graduate school
Mentor Center — support and services for mentoring organizations, as well as mentor matches
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
School Health Program — provides more than 200 registered nurses in nearly 170 Palm Beach County public schools
Strong Minds, a voluntary quality improvement system for local child-care providers
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
Afterschool, summer and out-of-school programs for local children
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.
Advocacy, information and support for families, caregivers and people with autism
Kids & Teens — activities, story times, summer reading program, homework help, driving tests, college and career help, and more.
PBCEdu.org, a website with top-line data about Palm Beach County's educational resources
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
Free multilingual tutoring, available on-demand, 24/7, all year to help students in grades 6-12, across 200+ subject areas. The tutoring services are offered in English, Spanish, French and Mandarin. Students login through their Clever portal to access Live Help and type in their problem, draw it out on the whiteboard, or upload a file from any device. Paper also keeps teachers in the loop, with full visibility into each student's session.
"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
Transportation/bus — links to find your child's bus, a call center and other transportation-related information
Choice Programs — information about the school district's more than 300 choice and career options, including applications and deadlines
Afterschool programs — more than 90 quality elementary afterschool programs at local schools
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
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 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.
Support, guidance and programs based in Boca Raton to help children in foster care succeed academically
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:
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.
Ten neighborhood hubs help parents raise children healthy, safe and strong
Children’s Advocacy — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, education, foster care, juvenile court issues and relative caregivers
Countywide programs to promote literacy for children and adults
Children's Library — books, games and computers for use, as well as free programs, story times and special events
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
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.
A smartphone app exploring hundreds of books written by authors of color featuring characters of color