Florida DOT, Safe Mobility for Life

*On-line Florida statewide database with listings of available alternative transportation services within each county in Florida *Information available by phone during business hours or on website *Fitness-to-drive on-line screening assessment to be used by seniors and family members *"CarFit" events recommend individual physical adjustments older drivers may make to their cars to be a safer driver *Information on how to make confidential report of unsafe drivers

Services: Local Transportation, Mature Driver Training

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 KidCare

*Offers either free or affordable, low-cost health insurance for eligible, uninsured children birth through age 18 (coverage ends when child turns 19) *In some cases there may be no charge, or may pay as little as $15 or $20 per month for all children in the family; there is a full pay option for ages 1-18 for eligible households with higher incomes *Covered services: doctor visits, immunizations, dental care, prescriptions, hospital, surgery, vision and hearing care, mental health, preexisting conditions *Four possible programs under the umbrella of Florida Kidcare: Medicaid for ages birth-18, Children's Medical Services (CMS) for ages birth to 18 with special healthcare needs, MediKids for ages 1-4, Florida Healthy Kids for ages 5-18 *KidCare will determine which program child may be eligible for based on age, family income and any special health care needs (Note that either Medicaid or CMS are the only possibilities for ages birth to 1 year old) *Lawfully residing immigrant children may be eligible, and their parents immigration status will not be asked *A child who is a member of a federally recognized America Indian or Alaskan Native tribe may qualify for no-cost *For more information, visit and apply online at www.

Services: Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage

Florida National Guard, Family Assistance Centers

*Eight Family Assistance Centers around Florida offer practical assistance and emotional support for families and/or persons in the Florida National Guard or any branch of the military; including veterans *Services include sessions to help prepare for deployment, establishing a family care plan, relocation assistance, financial planning, explaining health benefits, and information and referrals to government and other agencies that interact with the military on family and quality of life issues *Emergency financial assistance when funds are available, most often granted to spouses of deployed service members for unexpected emergencies *Gold Star Program for families who have lost a loved one during active duty, provides emotional support and referrals to support groups, spiritual resources, bereavement and financial counselors, along with guidance to additional survivor resources

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Emergency Funds, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Military Family Service/Support Centers, Social Services for Military Personnel, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran/Military Health Insurance

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

Franklin County Senior Service Center

*Provides recreational, educational and wellness activities for those age 50 and older; games, billiards, ping pong, darts, reading, 60" TV, free WiFI *Liberty County Senior Citizens Association is provider for supportive and nutrition services in Franklin County due to county cutback *Distribute meals to older adults unable to get out, provide daily meals at center at Noon in Carrabelle at 302 NW Avenue F, 32322 *Transportation for shopping, pharmacy, and other services provided by Gulf County Transportation, Port St Joe, Call between 7:30AM and 5:00PM *Legal Services of North Florida, 2119 Delta Blvd, Tallahassee, 32303 provides legal assistance

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Local Transportation, Respite Care, Senior Centers

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