Information to help families make smart tech-related decisions

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

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

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:

Center for Families & Children — support services for struggling families, including career assistance, domestic abuse education, financial assistance and special needs outreach

The Birthing Center — maternity services and breastfeeding support

A national training program to educate the public on the different kinds of bleeding and how to stop it in an emergency

Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency — provides free child development and social-emotional/behavioral screenings to Palm Beach County children through age 5 to determine if they're eligible for services funded by Children's Services Council

Positive Parenting Program, known as Triple P, offers free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve the parent-child relationship

Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women and families with babies, including nutrition information, nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and more

Birthcare Pavilion — maternity services

Sudden infant death syndrome information, referral, support and educational programs

My NICU Baby — smartphone app that provides answers, tools and support to help parents focus on their baby in the newborn intensive care unit and advocate for the best care

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities — free information, training and support based in Boca Raton for people with autism and related disabilities, as well as for their families and employers

Local child safety information and assistance, including car seat installation, helmet fitting, poisoning prevention, TV tip-over prevention and more

National resources to protect children from preventable injuries

Breastfeeding Resource Center in Boynton Beach

Raising Healthy and Happy LGBT & Gender Non-Conforming Children — information for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming youth

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

Home Education — information and resources for families interested in homeschooling

Self-Service Centers – go-to source for help navigating the court system at locations throughout Palm Beach County, providing the resources to represent yourself, access the courts and much more. The center offers public access computers; user-friendly legal forms; free navigator assistance with form preparation; notary, copy and fax services; video relay system for the hearing impaired; mail order form request line; community resource referrals (legal, mediation, counseling, elder and social services)

Voluntary Prekindergarten — statewide information about free prekindergarten for Florida 4-year-olds

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

A collective impact initiative of Palm Beach County organizations focused on ensuring college access and success for all students in Palm Beach County. United Way of Palm Beach County serves as the backbone agency for this countywide effort.

CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) — support and counseling for families struggling with an unruly, truant or runaway preteen or teen

Online appointment services and information system

Fully accredited online school for youth who are homeschooled in Florida

Recovery program for assessment and treatment for alcohol and substance abuse

Baby line — Call for tours, support groups, and prenatal and maternity classes in Boynton Beach

Mentor Center — support and services for mentoring organizations, as well as mentor matches

A temporary residence in West Palm Beach for families with a child being treated at a nearby medical facility

Common Sense Parenting — a six- to seven-week parenting course to improve family communication, discipline and relationships

Afterschool programs — more than 90 quality elementary afterschool programs at local schools

Transportation/bus — links to find your child's bus, a call center and other transportation-related information

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth younger than 25, including 24-hour hotline, online chat and text assistance

Immunization van – monthly schedule of locations, such as school district sites, medical clinics and community centers

A local nonprofit organization that manages aspects of the child-welfare system, such as foster care, adoption and other youth services

Community initiative, based in Boca Raton and managed by Unicorn Children's Foundation, to improve access to services and support for people with special needs, with goals such as increasing employment opportunities and expanding housing options

The first full week of May every year, this national week encourages families and communities to unplug and engage with each other. The website by Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood supports local ideas and events to encourage playing outside and family activities without screens to improve mental and physical health.

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

Support, guidance and programs based in Boca Raton to help children in foster care succeed academically

Local information, resources and support for breastfeeding via email

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

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

Healthy Families Florida – in-home parent support and coaching program for pregnant women and families with newborns to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect

WIC Works Resource System — advice and information for pregnant women on health and wellness

Advocacy, information and support for families, caregivers and people with autism

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