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A program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that provides resources to protect child athletes from sexual abuse
A program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that provides resources to protect child athletes from sexual abuse
Support, guidance and programs based in Boca Raton to help children in foster care succeed academically
Provides emergency and community services, such as fire safety and carbon monoxide education, child passenger seat installation, smoke alarm installation and more
Advocacy and foster care services for children in the child welfare system
A crime-reporting hotline that accepts tips and information from anonymous callers
Provides services to Riviera Beach residents affected by addiction, including a residential recovery program, neighborhood resource center and emergency food distribution
Services and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
Nurse-Family Partnership, a program for first-time mothers at risk for poor birth outcomes
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
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.
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery program with numerous South Florida locations
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.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic — diagnosis, intervention and prevention services in Sarasota
Local residential and outpatient services in West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce for youth with problems related to substance abuse and/or juvenile delinquency
A safety net of local services and support for pregnant women and families with infants, focusing on racial disparities in birth outcomes
Individual Rights Advocacy — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, housing, consumer issues, wage disputes and immigration
Information and support for teen runaway issues, including a hotline, live chat service and online forum
Teen Outreach Program (TOP), a free development program to build self-esteem, confidence and goal-setting among middle and high school students
24-hour hotline, live chat service and website of crisis resources to support people in distress
Kin Support Project — assistance for relatives raising children of extended family
Youth Services — local services and support for children, including mental health, education, summer and other programs
Unified Family Court — handles cases related to family issues, including injunctions, restraining orders, affidavits and more
Support services for people recovering from addiction, including a helpline
An organization that reintroduces children to their incarcerated parents to create positive memories and bonding experiences
McKinney-Vento Program — support services for children facing homelessness
Victim Services — help for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes, including therapy and a crisis hotline
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
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
Services and support for those struggling with addiction, such as group meetings and a life management training program, based in Delray Beach
Palm Beach County locations
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
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
Hotline and online chat service to help teens prevent and end abusive relationships
Youth Peer Mentoring Program — encourages independence by providing education, support and assistance to help teens with a mental health condition meet their full potential
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 nonprofit organization, based in Delray Beach, that helps low-income families build their own homes together
Summer Food Service Program — provides meals and snacks to children during the summer at sites throughout the county
Community Action — distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis
National, 24-hour mental health hotline.
Support and services in West Palm Beach for families facing homelessness, including housing, job training and employment
Mental health services in Delray Beach for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction
Advocacy and planning for families facing homelessness
Mentor Center — support and services for mentoring organizations, as well as mentor matches