FDVA, Bradford County Veterans Service Office

*Assists veterans and dependents in applying for benefits provided by USVA and other federal agencies: pensions, survivor benefits, service-related medical problems; home loans and specially adapted housing; women veterans outreach *Assists in applying for Florida benefits: Homestead and other tax exemptions, disability benefits, education and tuition breaks, lower license fees and ad valorem taxes during active duty, transportation to medical facilities when necessary *Assists surviving spouse of military retirees with burial, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and insurance

Services: Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Burial Benefits, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits, Veteran/Military Health Insurance

FDVA, Alachua County Veterans Service Office

*Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Alachua county office *Assists veterans and dependents in applying for benefits provided by USVA and other federal agencies: pensions, survivor benefits, service-related medical problems; home loans and specially adapted housing; women veterans outreach *Assists in applying for Florida benefits: Homestead and other tax exemptions, disability benefits, education and tuition breaks, lower license fees and ad valorem taxes during active duty, transportation to medical facilities when necessary *Assists surviving spouse of military retirees with burial, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and insurance *Coordinates programs with Governor's Office, Florida Legislature, and Florida Congressional Delegation

Services: Student Financial Aid, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Burial Benefits, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits, Veteran/Military Health Insurance, Vocational Rehabilitation

FAMU, Center for Public Computing & Workforce Development (CPCWD)

*Offers free computer and internet access available to the general public *Offers computer software applications training, (Basic Computer Skills, MS Word, MS Excel, Website Design, and many more), and other topics that support workforce development; some courses free, some may have a small charge

Services: Computer Literacy Training Programs, Employment Preparation, Public Internet Access Sites

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

*Helps employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities *Website provides information on recruiting and hiring; retention and advancement; laws and regulations; creating an accessible and welcoming workplace; and federal contractor requirements *Free training on disability inclusion in the interactive training center including webinars offering HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) credits

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Labor and Employment Law

EBT Customer Service Line

*Provides information and answers questions or concerns for people with Food Stamps (aka SNAP) and/or TANF who already have an EBT Card (Electronics Benefits Transfer Card) *This is not a helpline to apply for or ask general questions about Food Stamps or TANF; it is only for people who have already received or should have received an EBT Card *Also takes reports of lost or stolen cards

Services: EBT Card Services, Food Stamps/SNAP, TANF

eBenefits

*VA website where Veterans and Service members can access and manage their VA records and other benefits *Some of the features within eBenefits allow Veterans and Service members to access official military personnel documents, view the status of their disability compensation claim, transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 GI Bill to eligible dependents (Service members only), and register for and update direct deposit information for certain benefits *Utilize the VetSuccess employment search engine (Military One Source Employee Assistance Program) *Before Veterans can access and use eBenefits they must be listed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and obtain a DS Logon (instructions on website) *Note: If Veterans attempt to register and are informed they have no DEERS record, VA will first need to verify their military service and add them to DEERS *All VA Regional Offices have staff familiar with procedures for adding a Veteran to DEERS

Services: Job Finding Assistance, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend

*Child Care program that provides tuition assistance to young children that allows them to be in a safe, conducive learning environment to prepare them to enter the school system allowing parents to work, knowing their children are in a positive educational environment; voluntary Pre-kindergarten: approved list of providers *Parents may register for VPK and apply for the School Readiness program for child care assistance online or call for assistance; Trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs including other services in the Whole Child network such as Food Stamps *Parents may apply online for child care assistance; if eligible, they will be placed on a waiting list and notified when funds are available *Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Eye Screening, Hearing Screening, Pediatric Developmental Screening, Preschools

Early Learning Coalition of NW Florida

*Information and referral for child care, after school programs, developmental assessments, early intervention for children with special needs, school readiness programs, and Voluntary Pre-K *Toll-free number and two regional offices serve seven county area *Parents can register for VPK and Child Care Assistance at www.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Preschools

DOE, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Area 1

*Serves persons with physical or mental disabilities that interfere with their ability to work by preparing clients for employment offering: medical, psychological and work evaluation assessment; follow-up and assistance with accommodations; counseling, guidance, career planning, job coaching, and assistive technology; limited on-the-job training *Offers financial post secondary education at colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools *Can provide referrals to vocational rehabilitation offices anywhere in Florida

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Vocational Rehabilitation

DOE, Division of Blind Services, District 2

*Services to blind or visually impaired persons, or those with an illness which could cause blindness; some based on economic need *Children birth to 5: parent education, counseling, mobility training, social, sensory and cognitive development *School age children: family counseling, case management, educational experience and information *Youth at least 14: school to work programs involving daily living skills, self advocacy, work experience, and assistive technology *Adults (18-65): rehabilitation, counseling, medical eye assistance, vocational rehabilitation and job placement *Seniors (65+): non-vocational rehabilitation, counseling and daily living skills training *Braille and Talking Book Library services and referrals to community services for all ages

Services: Assistive Technology Information, Case/Care Management, Eye Care, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation