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Certificates
Affidavits to Release Certificates
Affidavits to Release Birth and Death Records.
Applications for Birth Records
Applications for Florida birth records.
Applications for Death Records
Applications for Florida death records.
Applications for Marriage/Divorce Records
Applications For Marriage and Divorce Records.
Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates
Order birth, death, divorce, & marriage certificates.
Florida Death Certificates
How to order a Florida death certificate.
Florida Vital Statistics
Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce and other vital statistics forms.
Marriage and Divorce Certificates
Information on how to get a marriage or divorce certificate.
Vital Record Resources
Where to write for vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce).
Child Care
Accredited Child Care Provider Search
Search for family childcare providers.
Accredited Child Care Providers
Search for accredited Family child care providers.
Advice for Choosing Family Child Care
How to choose family child care for young children.
Becoming a Florida Licensed Child Care Provider
Forms needed to become a Florida licensed child care provider.
Becoming an Accredited Family Child Care Provider
Become an accredited family child care provider-includes online training programs.
Child Care Licensing Application
Apply for a child care license
Child Care Provider Search
Check out child care facility records, including inspections and accreditations.
Child Care Regulations
Find out about child care regulations, licensing, and training.
Child Supervision
Information about child supervision from an eBook.
Childcare Licensing Information
Florida child care licensing overview.
Childcare Training & Requirements
Florida child care training and credentialing requirements.
Family (home-based) Child Care Information
Find out about home-based childcare providers
Guide to Child Care Rules
Guide to information relating to all state and federal child care policies, procedures and regulations.
Human Care Licensing
Information on licensing for all types of human care.
Parent/Guardian Guide to Child Care
National Resource Center information for parents and guardians.
Crisis
2-1-1 Information & Referral Search
Free and confidential information; Help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Support for adults who suffered child abuse.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Agency for Persons with Disabilities information.
Child Help Hotline in Florida & Elsewhere
Childhelp: National Hotline with Professional Crisis Counselors, staffed 24/7. 800.4.A.CHILD
Child Welfare Hotlines
Toll-free crisis 1 (800) numbers.
Community Behavioral Health Services Locator
Find a Community Behavioral Health Services near you.
Deceased Veteran Family Support
Support for families of deceased military veterans.
Family Crisis Support
Crisis Support for families.
Florida Affordable Apartment Search
Find low income apartments in Florida.
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling
A statewide addiction helpline, FCCG is a membership based non-profit educational and advocacy organization.
H.U.D’s Low Income Public Housing Program
Provides information on eligibility and how to apply for public housing.
Missing and Exploited Children Hotline
National missing and exploited children hotline (1-800-843-5678).
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Missing Persons
Resources to help find a missing loved one.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Assistance and information for victims of crime.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Abuse hotline and support (1-800-799-7233).
Parents of Murdered Children
Support for parents of murdered children.
Preventing Child Injuries
Information about preventing child injury.
Public Housing Contact Information
Telephone numbers and addresses for local Public Housing Agencies.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
National sexual abuse hotline and support (1-800-656-4673).
Report a missing or exploited child
Site to report exploited children or material involving exploited children.
Reporting Abuse
Report suspicions of abuse, abandonment, or neglect for all ages 1-800-962-2873.
Runaway Hotline
National runaway assistance :: 1-800-runaway (800-786-2929).
Shelters
Find a homeless shelter near you.
Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
National teen dating abuse hotline and support 1-866-331-9474.
Women Shelters
Help for victims and children of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
Education
Apply for a Student Loan
Getting a student aid.
Children and Emotional Health
Learn about the emotional health of your child.
College Financial Aid
College financial aid information and online application.
College Planning Information
Explore career options, plan for college and locate financial aid sources.
Driver’s Licensing Requirements for Teens
Find out about driver licensing and IDs for teens.
Early Child Development
Head Start Information Ages Birth to 5
Early Childhood Research and News
The latest news and research concerning early childhood development.
Early Childhood Resources
Online activities and resources for early childhood.
Early Head Start Programs
Early Head Start programs or low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families.
Family (home-based) Child Care Information
Find out about home-based childcare providers
Federal Financial Aid Eligibility Tool
Find out about your eligibility for student federal aid with the FAFSA4caster.
Find Education Grants
Information on finding and managing education grants.
Find Florida School Districts
List of Florida Public Schools (Districts).
Florida Driver Handbooks
Florida driver’s license handbooks for purchase.
Florida Education Projects funded by ARRA
Florida education projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus).
Florida Student Loans and Grants
Find out about student loans and state grants for college..
Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs
Apply for scholarships and grants for students and teachers.
General College Information
College informational videos for students and parents.
Getting Involved with Your Child’s Education
Resources and strategies designed to help parents get involved in their child’s education.
Head Start Information
Early childhood information including a head start program locator
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Literacy Resources for Adults
Information for adults who need to learn how to read and write in English and take the GED.
Online Sunshine for Kids
Florida facts for kids- state symbols, history, facts, games & puzzles, programs for kids.
School Accountability Reports
Public school ratings.
School Choice
Home schooling FAQs.
School Choice Resource Center
Parent resources for Public and Non-Public schools choices.
Steps to College
4 steps to college.
Student Scholarships and Grants
Eligibility requirements, application procedures, award amounts, and renewal requirements.
Student Scholarships and Grants Programs Offered
List of scholarship programs available through the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Student Visa
Qualifications and instructions for a student visa.
Title I Programs & Academic Services
List of Florida programs to help disadvantaged children (Title I)
Voluntary Prekindergarten Application
Apply for Voluntary Prekindergarten by county.
Voluntary Prekindergarten Program
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Prekindergarten Program.
Food
Florida Food Pantries
Find a Florida pantry that provides groceries near you.
Florida Soup Kitchens
Find a Florida soup kitchen that serves hot or prepared meals near you.
Food Stamps Application
Apply for food stamps here.
Good Nutrition for Women, Infants & Children
General WIC rules for Florida residents.
Summer Food Programs for Children
Find a Summer Food Program for Children site near you.
USDA Local Food Directories
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service of Local Food Directories to help you locate farmers markets, on-farm markets, community supported agriculture (CSA), and food hubs.
WIC Locations by County
Find the office providing WIC services nearest you.
Legal
Adoption
Florida Department of Children and Families Adoption Initiative.
Affidavits to Release Certificates
Affidavits to Release Birth and Death Records.
Applications for Birth Records
Applications for Florida birth records.
Applications for Death Records
Applications for Florida death records.
Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates
Order birth, death, divorce, & marriage certificates.
Child Support Information
Information about Child support in Florida.
Child Support Payment
Paying and receiving child support. Information on status of your support payments.
Court Self-Help – Forms
Florida Legal Forms, especially helpful to individuals who wish to represent themselves.
Domestic Relations Laws
The Florida Statutes on marriage, domestic relations & domestic violence.
Family Law
Get answers to legal questions, sample forms, and information about the courts, lawyers and social service organizations that provide services.
Family Law Rules - Forms
Florida Legal Forms, especially helpful to individuals who wish to represent themselves.
Family Law Self-Help Center Locator
Find Family Law Self-Help centers through out the state of Florida.
Florida Death Certificates
How to order a Florida death certificate.
Florida Department of Corrections
Search for inmates, fugitives and other criminal offenders.
Florida Family Court Forms
Download Florida Family Court forms here.
Florida Lawyer Referral Tool
The Lawyer Referral Service provides referrals to attorneys who will conduct an initial one-half hour office consultation for $25.
Florida Prison and Probation Office Locator
Information on Florida prisons and probation facilities.
Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators
Florida information for citizens and criminal justice partners - searches, alerts, and FAQs.
Florida State Courts Self-help
Information for local self-help centers, free and low-cost legal aid, and family law forms.
Guardianship
Information on how guardianship works, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Lambda Legal - making the case for equality
A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender (LGBTQ) people and those living with HIV.
Legal Aid Organizations
Legal aid organizations and web pages throughout Florida.
Sexual Offender and Predator Search
Search for sexual offenders and predators.
Sexual Offender and Predator Search by Area
Search by address for sexual offenders and predators in your area.
Sexual Offenders and Predators
Search for any registered sexual offender or predator.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Information on working in the U.S. and how to immigrate (1-800-375-5283).
U.S. Immigration Forms
U.S. Immigration Forms and instructions.
U.S. Passport Application
Find the form you need to apply for a U.S. passport.
U.S. Passports
File a passport application, report a lost passport, or get a passport renewal.
Vital Record Resources
Where to write for vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce).
Medical
ADHD Information
Information about children with ADHD.
Assistive Technology Loan Program
Search the Assistive Technology Loan Program database.
Asthma Information
Information about children with asthma.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Information
Information about children with Autism Spectrum disorders.
Blood Disorder Information
Information about children with Blood Disorders.
Cancer Information
Information about children with cancer.
CATCH - Coordinated Approach to Child Health
Healthy living and Obesity Prevention Programs - a platform for healthier futures for communities and children.
Cerebral Palsy Information
Information about children with cerebral palsy.
Child Disability Social Security Application
Application for social security disability for children.
Child Immunizations
2012 Recommended child immunization schedule for children aged seven through eighteen years.
Common Diseases and Conditions for children
CDC information about common diseases and conditions for children aged 4-11 years old.
Common Diseases and Conditions for Infants
CDC information about common diseases and conditions for children aged birth-3 years old.
Cystic Fibrosis Information
Information about children with cystic fibrosis.
Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans benefits and services information.
Diabetes Information
Information about newly diagnosed children with diabetes.
Down Syndrome Information
Information about children with down syndrome.
Ear Infection Information
Information about children who have ear infections.
Epilepsy Information
Information about children with Epilepsy.
Family Medical Leave Act
Information about the Family Medical Leave Act.
Fetal Alcohol Disorders (FASDs)
Information about children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).
File a Healthcare complaint
Information about filing a complaint against a Florida health care professional
First Aid for Children
Information about keeping children safe
Florida Adult Family Care Home Directory
Facilities with available listings, by county, providing phone number, street address, and owner name. Maintained by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
Florida Discount Drug Cards
Florida Discount Drug Card program information and enrollment.
Florida Health Finder
Find and compare Florida healthcare facilities and search the multimedia encyclopedia for health topics.
Florida HealthyKids
Florida Healthy Kids insurance online application.
Florida Prescription Drug Prices
Look for prescription drug prices. Lists the price of a 30 day supply.
For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: CDC Child Vaccinations
Getting Prescription Drug Refilled During Hurricane Season
Prescription drug refills during hurricane season.
Group B Strep Information
Information about group B strep also known as baby strep.
Health Plan Information
Find health plans in your county and compare health plan quality.
Health Plan Report Card
Choose a health plan that’s right for you and your family by seeing how well plans in your area perform.
Health Practitioner License Search
Look up the license of any Florida healthcare practitioner.
Health Practitioner Profiles
Look up health care practitioner profile (education, proceedings, actions, etc).
Health Quotes
Florida sponsored healthcare plans.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Find a federally-funded health care center near you.
Healthcare Facilities
Find a health facility or healthcare provider close to you.
Healthy Diets for Children
Healthy menus and recipes.
Heart Disease Information
Information about children with heart disease.
HIV/AIDs Information
Information about children with HIV/AIDs.
Human Papillomavirus
Information about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Immune System Disorder Information
Information about children with immune system disorders.
Immunization Facts
General information about infant immunizations.
Infant Immunizations
2012 Recommended child immunization schedule for children aged birth through six years.
Jaundice in Infants
Warning signs of Jaundice/Kernicterus in new born infants.
Low Cost Dental Care
Find sources for low cost dental care.
Medicaid Application
Apply for Medicaid online.
Medicaid Area Offices
Find a Medicaid Area Office near you.
Medicaid Eligibility
Find out if you are eligible to receive food stamps, cash, low or no cost health insurance, or help paying Medicare premiums.
Medical Help Resources
Resources for help with the cost of medical care and other expenses.
Medical Quality Assurance
Verify, renew, apply for a license. File a complaint, request public record, report unlicensed activity.
Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance
Get extra help to pay for the premiums, deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
MedlinePlus
Trusted health information about drugs and supplements, health topics, and current health news.
Muscular Dystrophy Information
Information about children with Muscular Dystrophy.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Warning signs, conditions, treatments, and statistics on mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Missing Persons
Resources to help find a missing loved one.
New Horizon Fund
Loans for all types of assistive devices and to purchase equipment for starting or maintaining a home-based business.
Preventing Asthma in Your Home
Asthma Home Environment Checklist
Raising Healthy Children
Learn about raising healthy children and safety in the home and community.
Red Cross
Locate the nearest Red Cross agency.
Rotavirus
Information about Rotavirus prevention and detection in children.
Scoliosis Information
Information about children with scoliosis.
Seasonal FLU
Seasonal flu information for parents.
Senior Citizen Resources
Official information and services for seniors from the U.S. government.
SIDs Information
Information about SIDS risk reduction.
Social Security Benefits
See if you are eligible for benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Offices
Find a social security office in your area.
Social Security Online
Find out about social security benefits.
Special Needs Information
Resources for parents of children with special needs.
Spina Bifida Information
Information about children with Spina Bifida.
Traumatic Brain Injury Information
Information about children with traumatic brain injuries.
US Dept of Health Low Cost Dental Care
Variety of dental care including local health departments, medical insurance programs, clinics and more.
Veteran Benefits Application
Apply for veterans benefits online.
Whooping Cough Information
Information about Pertussis (Whooping Cough) regarding infants.
Your Medicare Coverage
Information about Medicare health care benefits.
Newborns
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Help on Earned Income Tax Credit by using the EITC Assistant.
Everyday Parenting
Resources for parents and caregivers on family life, parents as teachers, and fatherhood.
Head Start F.A.Q.s
Frequently asked questions about Head Start
Head Start Information
Early childhood information including a head start program locator
Head Start Programs
Early Head Start programs or low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families.
Parental Resources
Resources for parents on finding quality child care, obtaining financial assistance, child development and early learning.
Parenting
Adoption
Find children available for adoption. Learn about the steps to adopt a child in Florida’s foster care system.
Child Care Information for Parents and Providers
Guidelines and recommendations for providing child care.
Child Care Provider Search
Check out child care facility records, including inspections, accreditations.
Child Developmental Milestones
Child developmental milestones from age 3 months to 5 years old.
Childcare Training
Florida child care training overview.
Childproofing Your Home
Information about child-proofing your home.
Early Childhood Resources
Online activities and resources for early childhood.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Help on Earned Income Tax Credit by using the EITC Assistant.
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Look up your county to find out where to call to schedule a ride.
Parent, Family, and Community Engagement
Resources to help you nurture, teach, mentor, guide, bond and communicate with your child.
Parental Guide to Child Care
A parent’s guide to choosing safe and healthy child care.
Parental Resources
Resources for parents on finding quality child care, obtaining financial assistance, child development and early learning.
Playground Safety
Information about playground safety.
Public Housing Agencies
List of Public Housing Agencies contact information by county and city.
Recreation
Driver’s Licensing Requirements for Teens
Find out about driver licensing and IDs for teens.
Early Childhood Resources
Online activities and resources for early childhood.
Florida State Parks
Information about Florida State Parks.
FunBrain Arcades
KidsSafe Certified Learning and Arcade games.
Licensing Requirements for Teens
Find out about driver licensing and IDs for teens.
Poptropica
KidsSafe Certified virtual world for kids
Safety
Child Safety Seats
Guidelines and recommendations about child safety seats.
Creating a Safe Nursery for Your Baby
Tips for buying safe cribs, gates, high chairs, carriers, changing tables, pacifiers and more.
Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster assistance programs (800) 621-3362.
Disaster Relief – Disaster Help
Disaster planning and emergency FEMA information
Early Childhood Research and News
The latest news and research concerning early childhood development.
Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing
The Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing program for families who are totally without shelter or face the loss of shelter because of non-payment of rent or mortgage.
Emergency Shelters
Find a Disaster Emergency Shelter.. Lists shelters by County.
Home Energy Assistance
Agencies to assist low-income families with home heating and cooling costs.
Inclement weather tips
Driving tips during disasters such as hurricanes.
Lifeline and Link-Up Application
Apply for discounted telephone service for low income customers.
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Missing Persons
Resources to help find a missing loved one.
National Hurricane Center
Hurricane updates.
Recreational Water Illness
Information about recreational water illnesses (RWI).
Safelink Wireless
Free cell phones for income-eligible customers.
Safety Habits for Children
Learn about safety for children.
Sun Over-Exposure for Children
Information about children and sun over-exposure.
Toddlers Who Bite Others
WebMD: How to Stop Your Child From Biting
Transporting Children
Information about transporting children from the Florida Highway and Safety Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) web site
Vaccinations for Your Pet
ASPCA: Understanding Vaccines with General Pet Care
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