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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
Raising Healthy and Happy LGBT & Gender Non-Conforming Children — information for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming youth
Mental health services in Delray Beach for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction
Provides free vaccines for children up to age 18 who qualify for eligibility through the Florida Department of Health
A temporary residence in West Palm Beach for families with a child being treated at a nearby medical facility
Community Services Department — support for health and human services and community initiatives, including online assistance with rent, housing, utilities, homelessness and transportation
National resource for families struggling with substance use, including their children
School Health Program — provides more than 200 registered nurses in nearly 170 Palm Beach County public schools
This counseling agency provides free Peer Support Groups for children, young adults, and adult caregivers after the death of a loved one. Groups are open to anyone who has lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, or friend as a result of illness, accident, suicide, or homicide. Losses can be recent or in years past.
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.
Police Athletic League, known as PAL — builds partnerships with youth and the community through recreational and educational programs based in West Palm Beach
Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida
ACCESS Florida (Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency) — application for food assistance, Medicaid and other government benefits
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
A grant-making foundation in West Palm Beach that supports health care-related projects in Palm Beach County
Support and services, based in Lake Worth Beach, for Palm Beach County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community
The Birthing Center — maternity services and breastfeeding support
Birthline/Lifeline — support and free pregnancy care at centers in Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach
Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women and families with babies, including nutrition information, nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and more
Early Steps, early intervention services for children up to 36 months who have or are at risk for significant developmental disabilities or delays
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
Mental health services in Palm Beach Gardens for families, specializing in play therapy for children who've experienced trauma
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
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.
Information and resources from San Francisco State University for families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
Abortion clinic in West Palm Beach, also offering routine gynecological services
Angel Food SNAC (Serving Nutrition to Area Children) — eligible children in Pahokee receive a weekly bag of food for weekend meals
Family-to-Family — free 12-session course for caregivers of family members with severe mental illness
WIC Works Resource System — advice and information for pregnant women on health and wellness
Family Health Line, a toll-free hotline with information on community resources related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth education, family planning, infants and toddlers
Florence A. De George Children’s & Women’s Services — maternity care
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
An agency in West Palm Beach that provides gently used and new durable medical equipment to families in need
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
Free information, training and support based in Boca Raton for people with autism and related disabilities, as well as for their families and employers
"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
Baby line — Call for tours, support groups, and prenatal and maternity classes in Boynton Beach
Office on Women's Health — information and resources for a variety of women's health and wellness issues, including a helpline