Wigs for Kids

*Provides hair replacement solutions for children, under 18, affected by hair loss due to alopecia, chemotherapy, burns, and other medical conditions; must be referred by a medical professional *See web site for steps in applying for a wig *No cost to child/family; recipient can apply again the following year for a new hairpiece if the need still exists; Wigs For Kids provides one hairpiece per child per year free of charge to the recipient family pending approval of the application *Donated hair must be clean, dry, minimum length of 12 inches, in braids or ponytails; can not be colored or permed or have any other chemical treatments; can be cut at local salon, placed in plastic bag and mailed to address listed; see web site for directions

Services: Donated Specialty Items, Wigs

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

Weather Forecast Line

*Free automated phone service gives weather forecast for several NW Florida and South Georgia areas *Web site can provide forecast for anywhere in US by searching by either zip code or city and state

Services: Weather Advisories

Wakulla Senior Citizens Council

*Senior Center services: classes, dancing, recreation, support groups, free transportation *In-home services persons 60 years of age or older: case management, homemaker and errand services, respite care, Alzheimer respite day care, companionship, personal care, nutrition education, home delivered meals, congregate meals, *Partner services: energy assistance, senior lunches, legal advice *Before School/After School care at 4 elementary schools and full time summer program

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dementia Management, Friendly Outreach Programs, Home Delivered Meals, In Home Assistance, Local Transportation, Respite Care, Senior Centers

Wakulla County Public Library

*Standard library services, multimedia books, DVD's, large print books, computer/internet access, meeting spaces *Informative classes on many subjects, plus Yoga, crafts, quilting *Children's activities, information on how to help children learn to read *Free computer courses, other educational resources to include, online classes for adult high school diploma

Services: Computer Literacy Training Programs, Library Services

Wakulla County Habitat for Humanity/Store

*Builds very modest homes sold at cost (materials, purchased labor, and land), for no profit and no interest with a 20 year mortgage to families that qualify and donate work hours on other homes *To qualify for a Habitat Home homeowners must demonstrate a need for safe, affordable housing, Habitat homeowners must partner with us throughout the process by helping to build their own home or the homes of others in our home ownership program, homeowners must also be able and willing to pay an affordable mortgage, for more information and to learn more about the process or how you can apply, please contact your local Habitat, or call 1-800-HABITAT (1-800-422-4828).

Services: Donated Specialty Items, Household Goods, Thrift Shops, Volunteer Opportunities

Wakulla County Emergency Management Office

*Assists Wakulla County residents during times of natural or manmade disasters and provides backup resources to all county responders working closely with the Wakulla Sheriff's Office *Residents can sign up for automated emergency alerts: http://www.

Services: Disaster Management Organizations, Disaster Relief Services, Home Rehabilitation Programs

Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court

*Clerk duties pertaining to the public include jury management, collecting and disbursing traffic fines, court costs, forfeitures, fees, service charges, alimony and child support, victim restitution, and certain moneys to be held in trusts, small claims paperwork, protective injunctions paperwork, issues process serving documents, marraige licenses, tax/deed documents, evictions and passports *Most forms available on website

Services: Birth Certificates, Child Support Assistance/Enforcement, Court Filing Offices, Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders, Public Officials Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits

Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce

*Non-profit membership organization providing general business-related referrals to the public, promoting business, and encouraging community economic development *Works to attract industry to Wakulla County, increasing employment and pay opportunities for residents *Offers Visit Wakulla for tourists and an event calendar *Lists small number of jobs on web site

Services: Business Development, Chambers of Commerce, Job Finding Assistance