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

ECHO, Emergency Resources Program

*SEE SEPARATE LISTING FOR HOUSING RENT ASSISTANCE *Daily assistance on a first come, first serve basis, resources include perishable and non-perishable groceries, professional clothing, toiletries, baby and adult diapers, infant/baby formula, kitchen wares and cleaning supplies/chemicals, and seasonal items such as blankets, heaters and fans; Item availability may vary as inventory is determined by donations from the community *Financial assessments and budgeting counseling; has "Getting Ahead" classes (call main number, ext 206 for application) *Furniture Bank of Tallahassee: Due to high demand and limited Tallahassee resources, This program is ONLY for formerly homeless individuals, families or veterans who are moving out of homelessness into transitional or permanent housing.

Services: Case/Care Management, Diapers, Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Furniture, General Clothing Provision, Personal Financial Counseling, Personal/Grooming Supplies

Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County

*Programs at Holy Family Senior Center, 203 Dr Fred Pumphries St, Apalachicola, 32320 *Free lunch for seniors five days per week, open 10am-2pm *Activities, classes and events planned *Volunteers offer assistance in the following Neighbor Helping Neighbors programs: *Friendly Visitor: a consistent presence and emotional support to a senior one hour per week *Respite Care: assuming duties for caregivers who need a break *Handyperson: assist seniors with odd jobs and basic home repairs

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Friendly Outreach Programs, Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services, Respite Care

Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County

*Programs at Holy Family Senior Center, 203 Dr Fred Pumphries St, Apalachicola, 32320 *Free lunch for seniors five days per week, open 10am-2pm *Activities, classes and events planned *Volunteers offer assistance in the following Neighbor Helping Neighbors programs: *Friendly Visitor: a consistent presence and emotional support to a senior one hour per week *Respite Care: assuming duties for caregivers who need a break *Handyperson: assist seniors with odd jobs and basic home repairs

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dementia Management, Friendly Outreach Programs, In Home Assistance, Respite Care

Elder Care Services, Elder Day Stay

*There is a waitlist; It may be a few days to a few months, depending on the individual situation; ECS encourages people to call to complete preliminary paperwork and to possibly receive assistance through other ECS services; Limited number of priority enrollment spots; call for information *Supervised day care providing respite care for family/caregivers and offering individual attention for seniors requiring supervision due to physical or mental limitations *Socialization, intellectual stimulation, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, exercise, nutritious meals and snacks *Help with mobility, eating, toileting *Clients must be able to stand and transfer on their own

Services: Adult Day Programs, Respite Care

Elder Care Services, In-Home/Community Based Services

*Care managers assess assistance needs, develops care plans, then locate, arrange, and monitor services *Provide relief to caregivers of Alzheimer patients and general respite care *Provide homemakers to help with light housekeeping tasks *Provide personal care assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming *Services available as funding allows, there may be a waitlist at times *Free crisis and long-term counseling available to seniors and their caregivers *LGBTQ+ senior support group meets on last Thursday of the month at 11:30AM in the Senior Center, call for more information

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Caregiver Counseling, Case/Care Management, Dementia Management, General Counseling Services, In Home Assistance, LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Respite Care

Elder Care Services, Senior Volunteer Programs

*Foster Grandparents offer love and guidance in one-on-one settings to children with special and exceptional needs at schools and day care centers *Senior Companions give companionship to frail and isolated elderly in their homes *RSVP volunteers provide free transportation to seniors for essential trips: doctor appointments, grocery and pharmacy trips which are door to door service (pick up and drop off are at door) *RSVP volunteers offer talent and experience to non-profit agencies and faith-based organizations including Meals on Wheels *Some senior volunteers receive a small stipend and/or mileage reimbursement

Services: Friendly Outreach Programs, Local Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities

Engage Behavioral Health (Invo Center)

*Therapists and Paraprofessionals providing services for children with Autism, ages 14 and under (in some cases will see older teens) *Uses Functional Analysis assessment, ABA Therapy, Verbal Behavioral Therapy, and Workshops, to provide ADL training, Toilet Training, Feeding Therapy and to create behavioral plans to address physical aggression, self-injury, Non-compliance, self-stimulation behaviors, and tantrums *For families: parent training, behavioral babysitting, a monthly Parent's Night Out, Caregivers Lunch & Learn, Caregiver Support Groups, and Virtual Family Support *For Uninsured Patients Behavioral Therapy starts at $45/hr, Medicaid and most insurance accepted

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Autism Therapy, Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Respite Care

Eskaton Telephone Reassurance Program

*Telephone program that connects seniors with volunteers weekly in order to build friendships and help prevent loneliness in the older adult population and links to community resources when needed *Offers volunteer positions which require up to 2 hours a week; for more information call 916-334-1072, email etr@eskaton.

Services: Friendly Outreach Programs, Telephone Reassurance, Volunteer Opportunities

FAMU, Black Male College Explorers Program

*Up to four-week residential summer prevention/intervention program for black males, grades 7-12, identified as "at-risk" or economically disadvantaged *Aims at increasing educational achievements, facilitating college entry, reducing delinquency, and increasing competency in test taking *Classes: mathematics, algebra, computer science, reading, English, science, African American studies, business, professional and personal development *Comprehensive mentoring provided along with academic instruction *Program dates are almost always first week in June through the last week in June *Will accept youth from anywhere in Florida and other states although space is limited

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Summer School Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs