PAEC, Migrant Education Program

*Identifies migrant families, specifically with school-age children and assists in registering them for school, providing English classes and health screenings before they enter school *Assists with meeting basic needs in food, clothing, and social services through referrals to appropriate health and social services *Nutrition education, early intervention, tutorial and summer programs for school children, and Interpretation and translation services

Services: GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Migrant Education Programs, Summer School Programs

Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC)

*Provides information and assistance to parents through the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Child Find, assisting in locating, identifying, and obtaining services for children birth-21 years with developmental delays, suspected delays, and/or special learning needs *Provides diagnostic and instruction support to schools for appropriate educational programs

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Special Education

Parent Education & Family Stabilization Course

*Internet course fulfilling DCF approved parenting class required by most courts for divorcing parties to obtain final decree *Check to see if on-line course is allowed by governing court *Four hours covering nine topics, certificate at end of course; cost of $19.

Services: Distance Education, Divorce Counseling, Parenting Skills Classes

Pyramid, Inc

*Unique arts program for adults with developmental disabilities, offering a full range of visual and performing arts, catering to each student's level of ability and interest *Other courses: computer and literacy training, peer counseling and skill-development classes, physical/nutritional and behavioral assistance *Fees vary based on services; become Medicaid Waiver eligible through Developmental Services, DCF or be private pay

Services: Art Therapy, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Literacy Programs

Rainey, Julius, LMFT (MT3626)

*Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MT3626) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $140 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; does not accept insurance *Treats young adults and adults as individuals and couples in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include family issues, Marriage/Relationship, Men’s Issues, Parenting, Racial Anxiety/Trauma, Student/Educational Issues *Therapist is male, English speaking, Caucasian/African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Conjoint Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Student Counseling Services, Telemental Health

Southern Scholarship Foundation

*Provides rent free housing for students 25 and younger with outstanding academic abilities (3.

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Student Financial Aid

Step Up For Students

*State-approved nonprofit scholarship funding organization that helps administer four scholarships for Florida schoolchildren: the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC) for lower to middle income families, the Family Empowerment Scholarship(FES) for lower to middle income families and students with unique abilities (formerly Gardiner), the Hope Scholarship for public school students who are bullied or victims of violence and the Reading Scholarship Accounts for public school students in third through fifth grade who struggle with reading *Eligble students include: Students of families with higher income (i.

Services: Student Financial Aid

Suwannee River Economic Council, Taylor/Madison Counties

*Utility payment assistance when funds are available (At times there may be long periods when funds are not available, since they rely on grants) *Persons seeking assistance should apply online through the website on Mondays from 8AM-5PM *Persons unable to apply online or with questions may call either number and may have to leave a message *In person assistance available at the Taylor County office by appointment only; In person assistance available at the Madison County office on Wednesdays by appointment *Not able to assist with food

Services: Student Financial Aid, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Tallahassee Christian College & Training Center

*Christian-based cross-denominational education for ministry and leadership *Offer bachelors and masters degrees, CEU's *Workshops and classes for personal growth; certificate programs for prison ministry, Biblical finance and others *Affordable Education and Tuition options

Services: Colleges/Universities

Tallahassee, City Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs

*The Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs Department is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting recreation programs and classes involving physical, social, and cultural activities at various parks, recreation areas and community centers *Registration for summer playground camps generally starts in early to mid April; camp sessions usually run in June and July *For specific schedule information, call or go to website: https://www.

Services: Camps, Extended Child Care, Public Parks, Recreational Activities/Sports, Tutoring Services, Youth Enrichment Programs