Whole Child Leon

*Program focuses on the six dimensions of children's well-being: Physical and Mental Health, Quality Early Education and Development, Social-Emotional Development, Spiritual Foundation and Strength, Safe and Nurturing Environment, Economic Stability to include individuals suspected of being sex trafficked, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or disability *Professional network meetings open to the general public, 4th Monday, Noon-1:15PM at the Wesson Center *Provides free developmental screenings for children ages 6 months to 5 years twice a year, in October and April *On-line Mental Health Resource Guide *Tallahassee Pediatric Behavioral Health Navigator Program creates a centralized entry point to behavioral health services for children aged 0-21 years using Behavioral Health Navigators who meet with a referred child, make individualized referrals, maintain contact to ensure a successful treatment match, follow-up to assess quality of life, and report developments and updates to the child's primary care physician *Status of the Child report every five years

Services: Health Care Referrals, Human Trafficking Prevention, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Mental Health Screening, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Whole Child, Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison

*Program focuses on the six dimensions of children's well-being: Physical and Mental Health, Quality Early Education and Development, Social-Emotional Development, Spiritual Foundation and Strength, Safe and Nurturing Environment, Economic Stability *Web-based listing of community programs serving young children and families; parents/guardians may access information by calling health department *Advisor available to assist parents or guardians fill out on-line profile of child (up to 5 years of age) through the "Connect" process noting his/her needs *Program lists resources; system matches child/family to community services; upon request by parent or guardian, profile forwarded to selected agencies dealing with needs indicated *Agency contacts parents who decide how to move forward in getting help

Services: Child Advocacy Centers, Health Care Referrals, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Specialized Information and Referral

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

*Financial assistance (no rent or utilities help), advocacy for persons with MS, assistance in obtaining social services, a care management program, physician referrals, peer counseling, information about clinical trials, educational/wellness materials and seminars *Call for information about support groups

Services: Advocacy, General Health Education Programs, Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance

National Alliance for Hispanic Health Helpline

*Su Familia: bilingual, toll-free helpline that assists Hispanic families to get basic health information on wide range of topics along with referrals for callers to local health providers and federally supported programs; information sheets available *Vive tu Vida! promotes healthy life styles emphasizing being active, supporting families through fairs, schools, offering cooking demonstrations, distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables *Due to high calll volume, at times may have to leave a message which will be returned

Services: General Health Education Programs, Health Care Referrals

HHS, Health Resources and Services

*Searchable website that lists health centers for uninsured persons within a zip code or city

Services: Health Care Referrals

Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Network

*Toll-free helpline for parents, pregnant women, professionals, or anyone with concerns or questions about cleft palate, cleft lip or other craniofacial differences *Information and referrals to assist in communication between parents of infants and hospitals, health professionals and other families *Free infant bottles and other feeding supplies for babies with craniofacial differences while supplies last *Seminars on the topics of nursing care and feeding techniques for parents and professionals *Summer camps for children *See web site for district offices and connections

Services: Cleft Lip/Palate Clinics, General Health Education Programs, Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Medical Information Services

Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee (DSAT)

*Serving North Florida and South Georgia to provide information, education, support and resources to families who have children with Down Syndrome *Gives financial support to families with cost of speech, physical, occupational and music therapy through scholarships to families for tutoring, education, mentoring, recreational and medical purposes including assessment and planning *Member outreach including workshops, social gatherings, an online lending library, a newsletter, an annual calendar, emergency assistance, “Tribe Time” mothers’ group; and Down Syndrome Buddy Walk

Services: Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Special Education Plan Development

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

*Fund-raiser for research and advocacy in northern half of Florida *Referrals given to "parc" (Patient Assistance Resource Center) programs on website *Information on insurance coverage

Services: Cystic Fibrosis Clinics, Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Community Pregnancy Clinics

*Assisting women in carrying pregnancies to full term with free and confidential pregnancy testing, STD testing, limited ultrasound, peer counseling, pregnancy crisis intervention, post abortion counseling, referrals to community services, adoption information, and material assistance for mother and baby *Offices are located in Naples, Ft.

Services: Adoption Information/Referrals, Baby Clothing, Health Care Referrals, Household Goods, Maternity Clothing, Postabortion Counseling, Pregnancy Counseling, Pregnancy Testing, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

Children's Tumor Foundation, The (CTF)

*Provides accurate and current information regarding neurofibromatosis and the three distinct vartiations: NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis to patients, families and medical field *Offers an online healthcare provider directory of doctors who specialize in neurofibromatosis and the three distinct vartiations: NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis linked to the NF Collective *Manages the NF Registry website where people with NF fill out an anonymized survey about symptoms and experiences on a yearly basis to assist with research and education; join on the website *In partnership witih Indiana Univerisy CTF manages a Human tissue biobank of NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis tissue samples; link on website to reqest access for research or to donate *Holds an annual no-cost summer camp for teens and young adults ages 12 to 21 living with neurofibromatosis (NF) third or fourth week of July (6 nights/6 days) in Salt Lake City, Utah

Services: Camps, Disease/Disability Registries, General Health Education Programs, Health Care Referrals, Organ and Tissue Banks