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Crime Stoppers Palm of Beach County
A crime-reporting hotline that accepts tips and information from anonymous callers
A crime-reporting hotline that accepts tips and information from anonymous callers
Anonymous online form to report bullying at school
Summer BreakSpot — where children can receive a free meal during the summer
State agency overseeing juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention and services in Palm Beach County
Offers support, free developmental and behavioral screenings, referrals to resources and care coordination to boost children's growth and development
Raising Healthy and Happy LGBT & Gender Non-Conforming Children — information for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming youth
The Palm Beach County Clerk & Controller's YouTube page includes how-to videos to file an injunction for protection against domestic violence (restraining order).
An organization that reintroduces children to their incarcerated parents to create positive memories and bonding experiences
Mental health services in Palm Beach Gardens for families, specializing in play therapy for children who've experienced trauma
Children's Library — books, games and computers for use, as well as free programs, story times and special events
Community Voice — grassroots program with volunteers who share health information to reduce black infant mortality rates
School Health Program — provides more than 200 registered nurses in nearly 170 Palm Beach County public schools
A national hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking in the United States. The 24-hour hotline and live chat sessions are available in multiple languages.
Advocacy and planning for families facing homelessness
Safe Sleep — information on how babies should sleep properly to prevent infant death
Based in Boca Raton, local support for youth caring for an ill, injured or disabled family member
Behavioral Health Services — crisis assessment, prevention, education and support team
Advocacy, information and support for families, caregivers and people with autism
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic — diagnosis, intervention and prevention services in Sarasota
Family-to-Family — free 12-session course for caregivers of family members with severe mental illness
Support services for people recovering from addiction, including a helpline
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
Foster care services — support for children in the foster-care system to achieve academic success
Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women and families with babies, including nutrition information, nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and more
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.
Kin Support Project — assistance for relatives raising children of extended family
Quality Improvement programs — list of afterschool and out-of-school locations for children and youth
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.
Center for Families & Children — support services for struggling families, including career assistance, domestic abuse education, financial assistance and special needs outreach
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
Community service/volunteer — information about community service requirements for students, as well as opportunities to volunteer
Mentor Center — support and services for mentoring organizations, as well as mentor matches
Common Sense Parenting — a six- to seven-week parenting course to improve family communication, discipline and relationships
Counseling for children with offices in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Palm Beach Gardens; fee on sliding scale without insurance
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
Dental program — community water fluoridation
Health services for women and teens with centers throughout South Florida, including family planning and live chat service to address questions about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, STDs and abortion
Supports those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building and research
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
Free and reduced-priced meals — information about year-round food service, including an application for these meals
Local information, events and support for parents and youth to live free of drugs, alcohol and tobacco
Help Me Grow – information, guidance and developmental assessment of children up to age 8
Youth Peer Mentoring Program — encourages independence by providing education, support and assistance to help teens with a mental health condition meet their full potential
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.
Victim Services — help for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes, including therapy and a crisis hotline
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