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Help Me Grow - Florida
Offers support, free developmental and behavioral screenings, referrals to resources and care coordination to boost children's growth and development
Offers support, free developmental and behavioral screenings, referrals to resources and care coordination to boost children's growth and development
Center for Women & Children, a maternity center in Boynton Beach that offers prenatal classes and maternity care program
Summer Camp Scholarship Program — provides full tuition and fees for children in low-income families
Explore Adoption – urges families to consider creating or expanding their families by adopting a child who is older, has special needs, or is a part of a sibling group. Learn more about children available for adoption in their home state and community.
Local information, resources and support for breastfeeding via email
School boundaries — information and resources about the boundary process, as well as links to each school's boundary map
Local child-care information, resource and referral, including help paying for care for eligible families
Information to help families make smart tech-related decisions
Adoption – Children's Home Society helps Florida families adopt children through the state system, as well as privately. The agency provides orientation, training, home studies and more.
The Birthing Center — maternity services and breastfeeding support
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.
Quality Improvement programs — list of afterschool and out-of-school locations for children and youth
Support groups in Lake Worth Beach for ages 12 to 18 that meet Wednesdays for LGBTQ teens and friends, and transgender teens Fridays; both from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus, transgender group for ages 3 to 11 and their families the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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:
A national training program to educate the public on the different kinds of bleeding and how to stop it in an emergency
Nurse-Family Partnership, a program for first-time mothers at risk for poor birth outcomes
Raising Healthy and Happy LGBT & Gender Non-Conforming Children — information for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming youth
Matches children and youth in Palm Beach and Martin counties with adult mentors
Four chapters throughout Palm Beach County provide free education, information and support to women who want to breastfeed
Home Education — information and resources for families interested in homeschooling
Afterschool programs — more than 90 quality elementary afterschool programs at local schools
Choice Programs — information about the school district's more than 300 choice and career options, including applications and deadlines
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
Online appointment services and information system
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
Little Owls Early Intervention Initiative – free three-day training program for caregivers of children 18 months to 5 years old with autism and related disabilities, designed to promote learning, improve communication and increase social engagement
Advocacy, information and support for families, caregivers and people with autism
Provides free vaccines for children up to age 18 who qualify for eligibility through the Florida Department of Health
An organization that reintroduces children to their incarcerated parents to create positive memories and bonding experiences
Local county public defenders who serve in the following divisions: appellate, mental health, county court, felony, investigations, intake, juvenile, major crimes and social 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
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
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.
Education, information and swim lesson vouchers for eligible families
A faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization based in Palm Beach Gardens providing family-style foster care; family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking; transitional housing and support services for youth aging out of foster care; housing and support services for homeless families; foster care recruitment and support; support for children and families traumatized by abuse and neglect
Positive Parenting Program, known as Triple P, offers free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve the parent-child relationship
Transportation/bus — links to find your child's bus, a call center and other transportation-related information
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
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.
A website developed by the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County providing helpful information to prevent sleep-related infant deaths
Based in Wellington, Palm Beach chapter of a national resource for families of children with attention and hyperactivity issues
National resource for families struggling with substance use, including their children
Local information, events and support for parents and youth to live free of drugs, alcohol and tobacco
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