DOE, Florida Virtual Campus

*Support for distance learners and institutions offering public post-secondary online courses and degrees in Florida *Online academic advising services to help students identify requirements of chosen degree *Variety of tools used by staff at college and university libraries to provide services to students and faculties *Online access to library holdings of all Florida public colleges and universities, including electronic resources: full-text journals, databases, and eBooks *Support and training for college and university students and staff using the services of FLVC *Can be reached by phone, or by chat or email through the website

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Distance Education, Student Counseling Services

DOE, Office of K-12 School Choice

*Provides information on K-12 school choices in Florida *Choices vary from district to district, but usually include charter schools, magnet schools, home education, virtual education, scholarship opportunities for private schools, and existing public schools *No Child Left Behind provides students attending a Title 1 school identified as "in need of improvement" the opportunity to attend a better performing school *In some counties, Supplemental Education Services (SES) may offer free tutoring for eligible students *List and links to K-12 Scholarship programs on website

Services: Alternative Education, School Placement Services, Student Financial Aid

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

FAMU, TRIO Academic Support Services

*Three programs to orient first generation, disabled, or lower-income students at the beginning and throughout their college careers *Programs seek to ease a student's transition into collegiate life and aid in increasing retention among the students in the program *Educational Talent Search: provides educational support for students from designated high schools who are preparing for college *Upward Bound Math and Science: helps high school students preparing for college to build math and science skills *Student Support Services: helps college students in the program with career, academic, and personal counseling, tutoring, workshops, applying for financial aid, grant opportunities, graduate school information and application assistance

Services: Colleges/Universities, College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services

FAMU, Veterans Resource Center

*Resource center for veterans who are considering attending FAMU, or are current FAMU students *Information about various veteran educational benefits, assistance obtaining and processing applications/forms *Educational counseling and FAMU admissions information *Computer lab and printing available for veterans and dependents *Veteran students lounge, equipped with sofas, lockers, refrigerator, microwave and phone chargers to provide comfortable environment for comeraderie and mutual support *VA student work-study available for qualifying students *Interested persons may call, walk-in, make appointment or email veteranaffairs@famu.

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Student Financial Aid, Veteran Benefits Assistance

Financial Counseling Association of America

*Organization of professional financial counselors and promoting quality and delivery of their services *Represents financial counseling companies providing consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management, and various financial education services *Bankruptcy credit counseling, debtor education and reverse mortgage counseling

Services: Bankruptcy Assistance, Credit Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, Personal Financial Counseling

Florida Network of Youth and Family Services

*Statewide agency provides information and referrals for both children/teens (6-17) and/or parents who are in crisis; agency does NOT provide direct services to callers *Serves as information and referral resource for CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) and other agencies for families with a child persistently beyond the reasonable and lawful control of parents or guardians *Refers homeless, runaway, truant and at risk youth to shelters, respite care, and other helping agencies *Website has important information related to parents and youth in crisis: Parent Options (legal and otherwise) for ungovernable children, and legal rights for youth *Advocates for agencies who serve troubled youth providing training, quality improvement, contract management, data collection, research, and advocacy

Services: Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Parenting Skills Classes, Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling, Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines, Truancy Counseling

FSU, CARE/Academic Retention & Enchancement

*College Reach-Out Program (CROP): summer residential program that exposes 6th to 12th grade students to college life; housed in a residence hall; introduced to the realities of campus life *Attend workshops on admissions process, financial aid and career decision-making; tours of museums and cultural sites; learn standardized test-taking strategies; take special administration of SAT *Upward Bound Program: East Gadsden High School students prepare for higher education through academic instruction, counseling, tutoring and variety of fun and educational activities *Student receives extensive after school test preparation workshops for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, FCAT *Summer Bridge Program (SBP): alternative admission program for first-generation college students, and students with disadvantaged economic, cultural or educational circumstances; designed to help ease high school students adjustment to college life and build foundation for academic success *Students required to apply for financial aid; may have 100% of their need for summer term met from non-loan sources *Students who do not qualify for financial aid may participate in program at regular summer-term rates on limited, first come, first-served basis *Advantages: living in campus housing with other participants, orientation to campus and other requirements, placement tests if needed *FSU staff and upperclassmen: advisors and mentors to students during program

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Summer School Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

FSU, Office of Financial Aid

*Provides assistance to interested persons regarding the Federal and State regulations in obtaining financial assistance for college

Services: Colleges/Universities, College/University Entrance Support, Student Financial Aid

FSU, SSTRIDE Outreach Program

*Outreach effort of FSU College of Medicine with support from Florida's Area Health Education Centers *Identifies and mentors middle school students with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in science, engineering, mathematics, health, or medicine *Pre-college component open to students from designated Florida high schools: after-school programs in Leon and Orange Counties, in-school in Collier, Gadsden, Madison, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Outreach Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs