Resource Directory. For Parents A list of local, state and national resources that relate to the specific needs of families

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1 Seminole County Public Schools Resource Directory For Parents A list of local, state and national resources that relate to the specific needs of families

2 RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR PARENTS

3 Basic Needs Food, Clothing, and Shelter Christian Sharing Center (Longwood) (ext.118) 600 N Hwy , Suite 158, Longwood, Florida Assistance to include: bus passes, food, clothing, shelter/rent-mortgage, and prescription assistance. The Longwood location also has a thrift store. You must have photo ID, a Social Security card, and show proof of residence. Christian Sharing Center (Sanford) E 25th St., Sanford, Florida Provides food, clothing, shelter/rent-mortgage, and prescription assist. Must have photo ID, Social Security card, proof of residence. Harvest Time International North Kennel Road, Sanford, Florida Provides groceries, household items, cleaning supplies, paper products and diapers in exchange for low contributions. There is also free use of copier and fax machines, as well as assistance to apply for food stamps, Medicaid, cash assistance or Kid Care through ACCESS computer center. Florida Department of Children & Families-ACCESS Program Apply for Public Assistance (Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid). Jewish Family Services of Greater Florida Lee Road, Winter Park, Florida Emergency Assistance to include food and financial aid for rent and utilities in a one-time assistance program. The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, Florida Furniture & Clothing bank to help to rebuild the lives of families and individuals who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy. Rescue Outreach Mission of Sanford West 13th St., Sanford, Florida Comprehensive Case Management using the Family Team Conferencing Model to provide emergency shelter, food, clothing and spiritual guidance to disadvantage, needy and homeless families with children. A newly designed State of the Art Learning Center provides residents with the tools they need to take on-line classes, write resumes and more. 1

4 Child Care Early Learning Coalition of Seminole Hunt Park Cove, Suite 1020, Longwood, Florida Helps income eligible, working families pay for child care. Head Start/Early Head Start (Longwood) North Street, Suite 100, Longwood, FL Head Start/Early Head Start (Sanford) S. Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL Seminole County Public Schools Voluntary Pre-K Program Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida Available to any child who is 4 years of age. Contact Pre-K office for information. Emergency Financial Services Catholic Charities A range of social services including Food Bank, Emergency Services, Health Services, Homeless & Transitional Services, Immigration Services, Refugee Services, Senior & Housing Services. Florida Department of Children & Families-ACCESS Program Apply for Public Assistance (Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid). Jewish Family Services of Greater Florida Lee Road, Winter Park, Florida Emergency Assistance includes financial aid for rent and utilities in a one-time assistance program. Seminole County Government Community Assistance W Lake Mary Blvd. Sanford, Florida Emergency Financial Assistance (Rental, Utilities, Vision and Dental) & Veterans Services. 2

5 Community Organizations BETA Center, Inc Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, Florida BETA Center offers children and parents the knowledge and support needed for strong and healthy families, with focus on teen moms and at-risk families. Parents learn about prenatal attachment, baby brain development, child development, infant mental health and other aspects of caring for and raising a baby. Childcare is provided for those who attend the Beta Center School, and to residential parents. Car Seat Fitting Information The Altamonte Springs Police Department conducts child safety seat inspections free of charge at the Altamonte Mall COPS Center, by appointment, Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. We are conveniently located at the Altamonte Mall lower level between JCPenney and Macy s. Catholic Charities A range of social services including Food Bank, Emergency Services, Health Services, Homeless & Transitional Services, Immigration Services, Refugee Services, Senior & Housing Services. Child Rescue Network KIDS FREE photo/thumbprint safety ID Cards for children. Offered at various community events. Check website for dates ( Community Service Referral Line provides free and confidential information and referral. Call for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more ( Dress for Success Greater Orlando West Webster Ave #43, Winter Park, FL An international organization that assists women with interview appropriate clothing as a tool to develop self-sufficient lives. Early Learning Coalition of Seminole Hunt Park Cove, Suite 1020, Longwood, Florida Helps income eligible, working families pay for child care. 3

6 Community Organizations Continued... Head Start/Early Head Start (Longwood) North Street, Suite 100, Longwood, FL Head Start/Early Head Start (Sanford) S. Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL Heart of Florida United Way Traylor Blvd, Orlando, FL The Heart of Florida United Way is Central Florida s most comprehensive and largest funder for the region s most critical health and human service programs. They serve Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties. Shepherd s Hope North US 17-92, Suite 124, Longwood, FL Shepherd s Hope is a faith-based organization of volunteers that exists to provide access to health care for the uninsured. The Salvation Army (Sanford) W. 24th Street, Sanford, Florida Services include: housing/homeless asisstance, Christmas, adult rehabilition, and Veteran Affairs Services, Emergency Disaster assistance, and Elderly services. The Salvation Army (Casselberry) Semoran Boulevard, Casselberry, Florida Services include: housing/homeless asisstance, Christmas, adult rehabilition, and Veteran Affairs Services, Emergency Disaster assistance, and Elderly services. Note: All financial screening requests for Catholic Charities, Jewish Family Services of Greater Florida and the Salvation Army will be processed by the United Way. Please call

7 Educational Services Not for Profit Organizations 4C Community Coordinated Care for Children Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start (Longwood) North Street, Suite 100, Longwood, FL Head Start/Early Head Start (Sanford) S. Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL Seminole County Public Schools Seminole County Public Schools Birth to Two Early Intervention East Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida Students birth through two with an Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) from early steps may be eligible for early intervention services from SCPS. Seminole County Public Schools Exceptional Student Support Services East Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida Exceptional Student Support Services provides a variety of services to ALL children enrolled in Seminole County Public Schools. Among these services are school social work, school psychology, school nurse, education focused occupational/physical/speech/ language therapies and school based guidance counseling services. Seminole County Public Schools Families in Transition Tuscawilla Middle School, 1801 Tuskawilla Road, Oviedo, Florida Comprehensive care management using the Family Team Conferencing Model to meet the needs of Homeless families with school-aged children to include assistance with enrollment procedures, transportation to their school of origin, school supplies, free breakfast and lunch, tutoring if needed as well as services offered through grant funding. Seminole County Public Schools Great Start... Pathways to Success A program designed to reach out to parents of newborn/toddlers in Seminole County. Our focus is oral language development, vocabulary and reading. Seminole County Public Schools Voluntary Pre-K Program Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida Available to any child who is 4 years of age. Contact Pre-K office of information. School/Daycare Phone Number: Teacher s Name: Teacher s Phone Number: Attendance Line Phone Number: Transportation Phone Number: 5

8 Health and Medical Emergency, Police, Fire, Medical 911 Florida Hospital Florida Hospital Altamonte East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida Florida Hospital Orlando E. Rollins St, Orlando, FL Florida Hospital Winter Park N. Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children West Miller Street, Orlando, Florida Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) West Underwood Street, Orlando, Florida South Seminole Hospital West State Road 434, Longwood, Florida Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies West Miller Street, Orlando, Florida Other Central Florida Regional Hospital West Seminole Blvd., Sanford, Florida Nemours Children s Hospital Nemours Pkwy., Orlando, Florida

9 Support Services for Health and Medical A Center for Women North Wymore Road, Winter Park, Florida 3278 Free education, help and support to women in Central Florida who are involved in unplanned and crisis pregnancies. BETA Center, Inc Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, Florida BETA Center offers children and parents the knowledge and support needed for strong and healthy families, with focus on teen moms and at-risk families. Childcare is provided for those who attend the Beta Center School, and to residential parents. Central Florida Family Health Center S.R. 415, Sanford, Florida A sliding fee schedule is used based on the patient s income and family size. Early Steps - The Developmental Center West Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida A group of specialists are available to evaluate your child s growth and development as well as give parents advice and information on how to meet your child s needs. Florida Department of Health, Children s Medical Services Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, Florida Provides medical oversight and care coordination for children from the age of birth to 21 years of age with special health care needs. Florida Department of Health Seminole County - Healthy Start Healthy Start is a free voluntary program providing pregnant women and Infants up to 3 years of age the care they need to achieve healthy outcomes. Florida Department of Health Seminole County - Prenatal Clinic 400 West Airport Blvd., Sanford, Florida Newborn clinic located within the facility that offers comprehensive prenatal care and postpartum care. The staff is sensitive to multicultural and multilingual needs. Hispanic Health Initiatives, Inc Live Oak Blvd., Casselberry, Florida FREE health risk assessments. They also do health fairs in the community and can link you to appropriate support groups. Kinder Konsulting & Parents Too Aloma Ave, Unit D, Winter Park, Florida Skilled team of clinicians dedicated to helping infants and children from 0-9 years old. They offer counseling and behavioral services as well. Life Choices for Women East Altamonte Drive, Suite 1200, Altamonte Springs, Florida Free pregnancy tests and counseling. 7

10 Oviedo Crisis Pregnancy Center North Central Avenue, Oviedo, Florida Free pregnancy tests and counseling ( Redeeming Life Maternity Home (Sanford) A maternity home for single expectant women. Sanford Crisis Pregnancy Center French Avenue, Sanford, Florida Free pregnancy tests and counseling ( Seminole County Immunizations/Vaccines Program West Airport Blvd., Sanford, Florida Seminole County Women, Infant, Children (WIC) & Nutrition Program Appointment Line 400 West Airport Blvd., Sanford, Florida Sausalito Blvd., Casselberry, Florida WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy food during your pregnancy and after you delivery. Poison Control Center: Emergency Numbers Family Doctor s Name: Pediatrician Name: Pharmacy Name: Health Insurance Plan: Policy #: Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: Emergency Contact Emergency Contact 1 Emergency Contact 2 Name: Relationship: Phone: Name: Relationship: Phone: 8

11 Florida Department of Health Seminole County 400 West Airport Blvd., Sanford, Florida Main Number Birth & Death Certificates Breast & Cervical Cancer Program Clinical Services Well Child Exams/Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT), School Physicals, Newborn Exams Acute Care/Sick Visits). Dental Health Environmental Health Epidemiology Family Planning Healthy Start Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Immunizations Prenatal Clinic School Health STD & Specialty Care Teen Clinic Tuberculosis (TB) WIC

12 Hotlines A Safe Haven for Newborns AIDS Hotline, CDC, National Hotline AIDS Hotline, CDC, National Hotline Spanish AIDS Hotline, CDC, National Hotline Creole AIDS Hotline, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Line and Treatment Alcohol Support and Information Hotline Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline America s Crisis Pregnancy Help Line Central Intergroup Service Office Breastfeeding Help line Sponsored by Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children. Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline Child Support Enforcement Child Welfare Information Gateway Children s Home Society Crisis Nursery Hour referrals, parenting and placement issues Covenant House Covenant House Nine Line Crisis Hotline of Central Florida Florida Abuse Hotline Guardian Ad Litem Court-appointed child advocates for abandoned, abused & neglected children. Harbor House Domestic Violence Hotline Health Line Information/referrals/counseling: prenatal, infants, children and family planning. Independent Adoption Center National Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse

13 National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children National Hopeline Network HOPE Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide and child abuse. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week. National Sexual Assault Hotline / HOPE National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Pregnancy Decision Line Poison Control Center Rape Victims Assistance Center Hotline (Brevard) Rape Victims Assistance Center Hotline (Seminole) SAFE Alternatives Information and Referral Line Safehouse of Seminole 24 hour hotline / Temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence, crisis counseling safety planning, support groups and court. Suicide Crisis Unit Women s Care Centers Runaway Crisis intervention and referral service to shelters, counseling, etc. NOTES 11

14 Seminole County Public Library Branch Information All library branches are open Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. The Library is closed on Friday. East Branch Library Division Street, Oviedo, Florida Jean Rhein Central Branch Library N. Oxford Road, Casselberry, Florida North Branch Library N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, Florida Northwest Branch Library Greenway Blvd., Lake Mary, Florida West Branch Library N. Hunt Club Blvd., Longwood, Florida NOTES 12

15 Index 800-Runaway...11 A Center for Women... 7 A Safe Haven for Newborns Hotline AIDS Hotline, CDC, National Hotline AIDS Hotline, CDC, National Hotline Creole AIDS Hotline, CDC, National Hotline Spanish AIDS Hotline, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Line and Treatment Alcohol Support and Information Hotline Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline America s Crisis Pregnancy Help Line Hotline Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women... 6 BETA Center, Inc... 3,7 Breastfeeding Help Line Car Seat Fitting Information... 3 Catholic Charities... 2, 3 Central Florida Family Health Center... 7 Central Florida Regional Hospital... 6 Central Intergroup Service Office Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline Child Rescue Network... 3 Child Support Enforcement Child Welfare Information Gateway Children s Home Society Crisis Nursery Christian Sharing Center (Longwood)... 1 Christian Sharing Center (Sanford)... 1 Community Services Referral Line... 3 Covenant House Covenant House Nine Line Crisis Hotline of Central Florida...11 Dress for Success Greater Orlando... 3 Early Learning Coalition of Seminole... 2,3 Early Steps - The Developmental Center... 7 Florida Abuse Hotline Florida Department of Children & Families ACCESS Program... 1, 2 Florida Department of Health, Birth and Death Certificates... 9 Florida Department of Health, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program... 9 Florida Department of Health, Clinical Services... 9 Florida Department of Health, Dental Health... 9 Florida Department of Health, Environmental Health... 9 Florida Department of Health, Epidemiology... 9 Florida Department of Health, Family Planning... 9 Florida Department of Health, Healthy Start...7, 9 13

16 Florida Department of Health, Hepatitis... 9 Florida Department of Health, HIV/AIDS... 9 Florida Department of Health, Immunizations... 9 Florida Department of Health, Main Line... 9 Florida Department of Health, Medical Services... 7 Florida Department of Health, Prenatal Clinic...7, 9 Florida Department of Health, School Health... 9 Florida Department of Health, STD & Specialty Care... 9 Florida Department of Health, Teen Clinic... 9 Florida Department of Health, Tuberculosis (TB)... 9 Florida Department of Health, Women, Infant, Children... 9 Florida Hospital Altamonte... 6 Florida Hospital Orlando... 6 Florida Hospital Winter Park... 6 Guardian Ad Litem Harbor House Domestic Violence Hotline Harvest Time International... 1 Head Start/Early Head Start (Longwood)... 2, 4, 5 Head Start/Early Head Start (Sanford)... 2, 4, 5 Health Line Heart of Florida United Way... 4 Hispanic Health Initiatives, Inc... 7 Independent Adoption Center Jewish Family Services of Greater Florida... 1,2 Kinder Konsulting & Parents Too... 7 Library, East Branch, (Seminole County Public Library) Library, Jean Rhein Central Branch, (Seminole County Public Library) Library, North Branch, (Seminole County Public Library) Library, Northwest Branch, (Seminole County Public Library) Library, West Branch, (Seminole County Public Library) Life Choices for Women... 7 Mustard Seed of Central Florida, The... 1 Nemours Children s Hospital... 6 National Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Hotline National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children National Sexual Assault Hotline...11 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline...11 National Hopeline Network...11 Orlando Regional Medical Center... 6 Oviedo Crisis Pregnancy Center... 8 Pregnancy Decision Line...11 Poison Control Center...11 Rape Victims Assistance Center Hotline(Brevard)...11 Rape Victims Assistance Center Hotline(Seminole)...11 Redeeming Life Maternity Home

17 Rescue Outreach Mission of Sanford... 1 SAFE Alternatives Information and Referral Line...11 Safehouse of Seminole - 24 Hour Hotline...11 Sanford Crisis Pregnancy Center... 8 Seminole County Government - Community Assistance... 2 Seminole County Immunizations/Vaccines Program... 8 Seminole County Woman, Infant, Children (WIC) & Nutrition Program Appt. Line... 8 Seminole County Public Schools Birth to Two Early Intervention... 5 Seminole County Public Schools Exceptional Student Support Services... 5 Seminole County Public Schools Families in Transition... 5 Seminole County Public Schools Great Start...Pathways to Success... 5 Seminole County Public Schools Voluntary Pre-K Program... 2, 5 Shepherd s Hope... 4 South Seminole Hospital... 6 Suicide Crisis Unit...11 The Salvation Army (Casselberry)... 4 The Salvation Army (Sanford)... 4 Winnie Palmer Hospital - Women and Babies... 6 Women s Care Centers

18 TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE: ABUSE ( ) FLORIDA SAVE HAVEN FOR NEWBORNS LAW A parent, legal custodian, or caregiver may drop off an infant up to 72 hours old at any fire station, hospital that offers emergency services, or with emergency medical technicians without any fear of prosecution. No information is required, but it may be volunteered. FLORIDA CRISIS LINE BABY (2229) This resource directory was partially extracted from the 2013 Resource Directory created by the Seminole County Child Abuse Prevention Task Force in cooperation with agencies and organizations providing programs and assistance to the residents of Seminole County.

19 Seminole County Public Schools SCPS School Board Members Karen Almond Jeffrey Bauer Tina Calderone, Ed.D. Amy Lockhart Dede Schaffner Superintendent Walt Griffin, Ed.D. /SeminoleCountySchools