WIC — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 (For the Breastfeeding Warmline, call 561-398-0351)
Domestic violence program — statewide resources and information. Services include emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, safety planning and counseling.
Youth Services — local services and support for children, including mental health, education, summer and other programs
TRiO — a free program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that helps high school juniors and seniors, as well as adults, attain a post-secondary education, including assistance with applications, financial aid and career decisions
Highridge Family Center — Residential treatment center in West Palm Beach offering a three-month weekday program for troubled youth ages 11 to 16
Services in Palm Springs, offered by Faith Hope Love Charity, for male veterans struggling with mental or physical health issues, addiction, homelessness or other issues
This nonprofit center provides early education, family assistance, advocacy and other services to the Guatemalan Mayan community.
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
Based in West Palm Beach, local information and services related to mental health, including support groups and an online screening test
A nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach that provides local services, support and education for foster-care families to help children overcome abuse and neglect
Youth Peer Mentoring Program — encourages independence by providing education, support and assistance to help teens with a mental health condition meet their full potential
Information and application for federal student financial assistance programs for college or graduate school
Angel Food SNAC (Serving Nutrition to Area Children) — eligible children in Pahokee receive a weekly bag of food for weekend meals
Transportation/bus — links to find your child's bus, a call center and other transportation-related information
Behavioral Health Services — crisis assessment, prevention, education and support team
Nurse-Family Partnership, a program for first-time mothers at risk for poor birth outcomes
A nonprofit organization in West Palm Beach that offers substance-abuse prevention and education programs for parents, caregivers and school-age children. Financial aid is available for those who can't otherwise afford addiction treatment.
Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women and families with babies, including nutrition information, nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and more
A grant-making foundation in West Palm Beach that supports health care-related projects in Palm Beach County
A faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization based in Palm Beach Gardens providing family-style foster care; family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking; transitional housing and support services for youth aging out of foster care; housing and support services for homeless families; foster care recruitment and support; support for children and families traumatized by abuse and neglect
An agency in West Palm Beach that provides gently used and new durable medical equipment to families in need
Local residential and outpatient services in West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce for youth with problems related to substance abuse and/or juvenile delinquency
Children's Library — books, games and computers for use, as well as free programs, story times and special events
Based in Boca Raton, local support for youth caring for an ill, injured or disabled family member
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
Based in Lake Worth Beach, crisis intervention, planning, assessment, support, resources and therapy for victims of domestic violence and their children
A program of the National Safe Place Network that provides immediate help and support to teens in crisis who need safety and shelter. The community initiative designates schools, fire stations, libraries and other youth-friendly organizations as Safe Place havens that display the yellow-and-black sign.
Provides emergency and community services, such as fire safety and carbon monoxide education, child passenger seat installation, smoke alarm installation and more
Summer Camp Scholarship Program — provides full tuition and fees for children in low-income families
Child care provider search, including license information and inspection reports
Services, information and intervention related to eating disorders
Counseling for children with offices in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; fee on sliding scale without insurance
A smartphone app exploring hundreds of books written by authors of color featuring characters of color
Community Voice — grassroots program with volunteers who share health information to reduce black infant mortality rates
Programs and assistance for hunger issues, based in Boynton Beach
Dental Hygiene Care Center — low-cost dental services by college students at the Lake Worth Beach campus
Community Action — distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis
First Step to Success — in-home early intervention services for children up to age 5 with mild developmental delays
Home Education — information and resources for families interested in homeschooling
Summer Food Service Program — provides meals and snacks to children during the summer at sites throughout the county
Youth Empowerment Centers — locations in Riviera Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Belle Glade that provide activities and services, including afterschool educational and recreational programs, to at-risk youth ages 11 to 19 to prevent crime and encourage healthy development
Nutrition services, including assessment, counseling and classes
Support and services in West Palm Beach for families facing homelessness, including housing, job training and employment
Information and resources from San Francisco State University for families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
PBCEdu.org, a website with top-line data about Palm Beach County's educational resources
