Organization based in Jupiter promoting the emotional well-being and drug-free living of children and adults in Palm Beach, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties

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.

McKinney-Vento Program — support services for children facing homelessness

Foster care services

A collaboration of five local mental health agencies that assess and treat children's serious behavioral, emotional or mental health problems

Strong Minds, a voluntary quality improvement system for local child-care providers

Palm Beach County's tourism board, highlighting unique features and local events in the county's 39 cities

Choice Programs — information about the school district's more than 300 choice and career options, including applications and deadlines

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.

Palm Beach County location in West Palm Beach for adoption, foster care, counseling and other children's services

Community Health Center — medical and mental health services and health screenings based in West Palm Beach. The Community Outreach Team travels throughout Palm Beach County to provide services where people work and live.

An agency in West Palm Beach that provides gently used and new durable medical equipment to families in need

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic — diagnosis, intervention and prevention services in Sarasota

Child-abuse prevention and family crisis management services based in West Palm Beach. Specific services include: Parent Aide Program - weekly, in-home support for families to enhance parenting and problem-solving skills and provide support and services. TEACUP Preemie Program - help parents with premature newborns navigate the medical system, reduce stress and provide support. FirstPlay - infant play therapy that helps parents bond with their babies.

Services and support for those struggling with addiction, such as group meetings and a life management training program, based in Delray Beach

Individual Rights Advocacy — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, housing, consumer issues, wage disputes and immigration

Services, information and intervention related to eating disorders

A website developed by the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County providing helpful information to prevent sleep-related infant deaths

Food programs, pantries and other hunger-related services based in Lake Worth Beach

Recovery program for assessment and treatment for alcohol and substance abuse

National information to improve infants' health by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality

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

A program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that provides resources to protect child athletes from sexual abuse

Child care provider search, including license information and inspection reports

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

Local information, resources and support for breastfeeding via email

Information on early childhood development

School health services — responsible for medical oversight, consultation and education for school health program staff

A list of sites in the Glades community that provide food, clothing and other helpful resources

National advocacy to protect the civil rights of the LGBTQ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer)

Online appointment services and information system

HealthyChildren.org, a parenting website with children's health and development information, backed by 67​,000 pediatricians

"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

Education, information and swim lesson vouchers for eligible families

A helpline providing information, assessment, referral, telephone counseling, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, as well as online chats from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

Local county public defenders who serve in the following divisions: appellate, mental health, county court, felony, investigations, intake, juvenile, major crimes and social services

Angel Food SNAC (Serving Nutrition to Area Children) — eligible children in Pahokee receive a weekly bag of food for weekend meals

A nonprofit organization that provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and the Batterers' Intervention Program, with most services available on a sliding fee scale

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

The New Life Center — maternity services in Loxahatchee

Free non-emergency medical and eye care to people without health insurance

Provides research, funding and services for children to grow up healthy, safe and strong

Free and reduced-priced meals — information about year-round food service, including an application for these meals

School library media center resources — print and electronic resources for students

C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics — medical, mental and dental services at more than a dozen locations through the county, regardless of your ability to pay or whether you have health coverage, including for the homeless and migrant populations

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.

Children’s Advocacy — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, education, foster care, juvenile court issues and relative caregivers

How to make an appointment at a local clinic