Family Cafe, The

*Information and referral resource for individuals with disabilities and their families *Maintains network of state agencies, non-profit organizations and other service providers that serve the disabled *Organizes annual statewide disabilities networking and information conference *Produces annual Question and Answer publication that answers questions related to disabilities

Services: Disability Rights Groups, Specialized Information and Referral

FL Governor's Office, Citizens' Services

*Correspondence unit responds to all incoming correspondence for the Governor *Assistance unit monitors agencies under the Governor’s direct jurisdiction as provided in Florida Statutes 14.

Services: Consumer Complaints, Public Officials Offices

Florida Coalition to End Homelessness

*Web based program offering information and referrals about state and local services to persons living without shelter *Lobbies, monitors and educates about public policies and funding shifts *Promotes involvement and leadership in development and implementation of a statewide agenda

Services: Homelessness Prevention Programs, Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services

*State's clearinghouse for consumer information, complaints, and protection *Operates toll-free hotline for consumers to obtain information, get help with specific problems, request forms to file a written complaint, and report fraudulent practices *Web page provides educational information to both public and businesses and on-line complaint filing *Responsible for regulatory laws: concealed weapon license, identity theft, charitable organizations, energy improvement, professional surveyors and mappers, sweepstakes/game promotions, health studios, intrastate movers, auto repair shops, Florida Do Not Call List, Sweepstakes/game promotions, pawnbrokers, sellers of travel, tele-marketers, fair rides, LP gas, and standards *Speakers available to civic groups and organizations to provide educational information

Services: Charities/Grantmaking Organizations, Consumer Complaints, Consumer Education, Consumer Fraud Reporting, Records/Licenses/Permits

Florida Justice Institute

*State-wide non-profit public interest law firm advocating for civil rights issues *Corrections: deliberate indifference to medical or mental health needs, excessive force, wrongful death, conditions of confinement, censorship, medical malpractice *Prisoner Reentry Project: education to restore civil rights after release *Disabilities: advocacy for access available to all venues and fight against discrimination *Housing discrimination *Important civil rights or civil liberties issues that may impact a large number of people *Best to contact via website, but may call if internet access is not available

Services: Advocacy, Disability Rights Groups, Discrimination Assistance, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Florida Veterans Foundation

*Educates public about needs of veterans *Promotes and aids charitable activities for support of Florida-resident veterans (Stand Downs) *Serves as direct support organization for Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) *Assists vets with assistance in finding out what benefits they qualify for such as long term care benefits, retirement benefits, etc.

Services: Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Membership Organizations

Franklin County Board of County Commissioners

*Franklin County is governed by the Board of County Commissioners, elected from each of five districts *Each Commissioner serves a four year term *Meetings held at 9AM the first and third Tuesday of each month

Services: Public Officials Offices

Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court

*Records legal documents (liens, licenses, child support, mortgages, marriages, adoptions, etc), and authorizes declaration of domicile and residency affidavits *Temporary injunction may assist victims of domestic violence by filing a "Petition for Injunction for Protection against Domestic Violence" with Family Law Division *Tax deed sales bidding procedures involve Clerk of the Court when agency conducts sale of public auction; deed sales advertised in legal advertisements in local newspaper *Annex office located in Carrabelle at 912 NW Ave A, 32322 (Thursdays only, 8:15AM-11:30PM and 12:30PM-4:45PM)

Services: Court Filing Offices, Public Officials Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits

FSU, Black Student Union

*Create awareness to the total university community about issues relating to Black culture through its sponsorship and involvement in programs on campus *Develop unity among the Black students so that jointly and strongly they can express concerns and problems faced on campus *Promote and provide for the social welfare of the Black Student Body

Services: Colleges/Universities, Cultural Heritage Programs, Outreach Programs, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

FSU, Florida Inclusion Network

*Provides information and support for the implementation of inclusive education best practices for educators and parents of children with disabilities *Data-driven, student-focused planning and problem-solving across districts and schools *Sharing information to build collaborative relationships between families, schools, and districts

Services: Disability Rights Groups, Special Education, Student Disability Services