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

Directory of Palm Beach County pediatricians

This nonprofit center provides early education, family assistance, advocacy and other services to the Guatemalan Mayan community.

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:

Vaccine and immunization information, including schedules, a tracking system, lists, fact sheets, books

The New Life Center — maternity services in Loxahatchee

Florida Domestic Violence Hotline

Local residential and outpatient services in West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce for youth with problems related to substance abuse and/or juvenile delinquency

Safe Harbor provides emergency shelter for youth in crisis

Summer Food Service Program — provides meals and snacks to children during the summer at sites throughout the county

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

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.

Healthy Steps for Young Children — prevention program at select pediatrician’s offices to improve the development of children up to age 3, including screenings, referrals, parent education groups, home visits and an information line

Youth Services — local services and support for children, including mental health, education, summer and other programs

Services, support and medical services, based in Delray Beach, for those coping with addiction

Birthing Center — maternity services, including classes and events, in West Palm Beach

Behavioral Health Services — crisis assessment, prevention, education and support team

Individual and family counseling

Information and support for teen runaway issues, including a hotline, live chat service and online forum

Based in Boca Raton, local support for youth caring for an ill, injured or disabled family member

Advocacy and foster care services for children in the child welfare system

Services, information and intervention related to eating disorders

Safe Sleep Q&A – provides answers to caregivers' questions about the best way to put babies to sleep to prevent infant death

In Loxahatchee

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

Provides free vaccines for children up to age 18 who qualify for eligibility through the Florida Department of Health

A nonprofit organization based in Wellington that provides financial assistance to children with developmental disabilities and special needs for equipment and therapy

Parent Infant Program — free early intervention, family centered programs for children up to age 5 with visual sensory loss in Palm Beach County, as well as Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties

In West Palm Beach

Information on local offices

Adoption agency based in Hollywood

In West Palm Beach

Local child-care information, resource and referral, including help paying for care for eligible families

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

Local office of the state health department

Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida

A nonprofit organization providing health-care services, including dental and mental health, for all economic levels in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. Patients without insurance are billed on a sliding scale.

Collaborative community campaign and countywide website of local resources for supporting Palm Beach County children's healthy growth and development

Senator Philip D. Lewis Center — provides temporary housing in West Palm Beach and connects the homeless with support services and longer-term housing

Community service/volunteer — information about community service requirements for students, as well as opportunities to volunteer

Offers support, free developmental and behavioral screenings, referrals to resources and care coordination to boost children's growth and development

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

Residential treatment program in Palm Beach Gardens for men struggling with addiction

Teen Parent Program — support for pregnant students and teen parents to enable them to graduate, such as referrals to health, social and child care services

Treasure Coast Early Steps — child care and early intervention services for children with developmental delays

School Counseling — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development

Certified businesses that test and mitigate for radon