- Health
The Children's Hospital at Palms West
In Loxahatchee
Toll free-number to connect with emotional support and VA-funded and community-based services for veterans, such as medical care, housing, counseling, legal and employment resources
A nonprofit organization, based in West Palm Beach, that fulfills residents' unmet needs for health care, dental care and social services at centers throughout Palm Beach County
Information to help families make smart tech-related decisions
Provides free vaccines for children up to age 18 who qualify for eligibility through the Florida Department of Health
Community Policing Units — a partnership between the citizens, other agencies and the Sheriff’s Office that strives to addresses the root of problems, rather than the symptoms, at 34 sites
Individual and family counseling
Mental health services in Palm Beach Gardens for families, specializing in play therapy for children who've experienced trauma
Treasure Coast Early Steps — child care and early intervention services for children with developmental delays
A subscriber-based, mobile text messaging service for parents and caregivers of children up to age 4, supported by the Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign. Two to four messages per week include information about wellness, early childhood growth, education and developmental milestones. To enroll, complete a short form at the link below:
Advocacy and foster care services for children in the child welfare system
Free information, training and support based in Boca Raton for people with autism and related disabilities, as well as for their families and employers
Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida
Children and Family Services — advocacy, support and referral services for families with a child with developmental disabilities, including Potentials School through eighth grade, camps and youth leadership program
School health services — responsible for medical oversight, consultation and education for school health program staff
Services, information and intervention related to eating disorders
Local county criminal prosecutors, including information and support for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and violent crimes
Free medical, vision and dental care west of Boynton Beach for patients and families who don't have insurance
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
School Counseling — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
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
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.
Local child-care information, resource and referral, including help paying for care for eligible families
Alcohol and drug treatment program offering residential rehabilitation for men in West Palm Beach
Services and support for those struggling with addiction, such as group meetings and a life management training program, based in Delray Beach
First Step to Success — in-home early intervention services for children up to age 5 with mild developmental delays
Sudden infant death syndrome information, referral, support and educational programs
A website developed by the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County providing helpful information to prevent sleep-related infant deaths
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
A nonprofit organization that provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and the Batterers' Intervention Program, with most services available on a sliding fee scale
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
Dental Hygiene Care Center — low-cost dental services by college students at the Lake Worth Beach campus
Programs and services for local families in need, including social services, holiday assistance, youth programming, summer camp, athletics, transitional housing for men
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.
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
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
Safe Sleep — information on how babies should sleep properly to prevent infant death
Florence A. De George Children’s & Women’s Services — maternity care
Summer Food Service Program — provides meals and snacks to children during the summer at sites throughout the county
An app, involving the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County School District, for students, parents, faculty and staff that that provides two-way communication to report threats and suspicious activity, as well as receive alerts, bulletins and news about security concerns
Information and resources from San Francisco State University for families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
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