Resources for Parents

Early Learning Coalitions – find school readiness child care services, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) or other early education resources.

K-12 Scholarship Programs – find information about school choice options including scholarship programs.

The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break. You may be able to claim the credit even if you don't normally file a tax return.

Child Tax Credit Resources:

• Child Tax Credit - Internal Revenue Service
• Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents?

Florida Domestic Violence Hotline

Local Domestic Violence Centers - Find a Domestic Violence Center in your county.

State Domestic Violence Coalitions - Find help for domestic violence in another state.

Domestic Violence and Child Support - Explains how domestic violence relates to child support and contains safety ideas for court proceedings.

U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime published a series of brochures. Topics are assault, child abuse, domestic violence, impaired driving, homicide, robbery, sexual violence, stalking, and What Adults Need to Know about Child Abuse.

Find Formula During the Infant Formula Shortage - Resources for families to find formula during the baby formula shortage.

Watch this 3 minute video about the child support program and services it provides.
(Also available in: Español ).

Federal Child Support Enforcement Handbook - Explains child support services.

Federal Hispanic Child Support Resource Center - Contains electronic child support education materials in both English and Español.

The Facts. Your Future. - Parents and families can find resources to encourage candid conversations with teens and equip them with the information to have healthy discussions about substance abuse.

Hope Florida - Parents and families can get referrals to local, community-based partners for help with troubled youth. Connect with a Hope Navigator by calling 850-300-HOPE (4673).

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) - visit the USAC Affordable Connectivity Program website to learn more about this new federal program that helps many low-income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices.

Find help with rent and utilities - visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's website to find a rental assistance program near you.

Learn more about financial assistance for rent - read this flyer from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for more information.

Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - visit the Florida Department of Commerce website for more information about this program.

Find your Local Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provider for help - Find your local LIHEAP provider for help or to apply online.

Information for landlords - learn about rental assistance programs that can help you and your tenants cover missed payments.

Find a Ride – Find transportation options in your community.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - see if you qualify for aid so that you can purchase healthy food for yourself and your family.

Medicaid - learn about Medicaid and if you’re eligible based on your household income,family size, age, disability, or other factors.

Florida KidCare - Quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids.

Find a place to rent at FloridaHousingSearch.org - search for available rental housing in Florida that fits your needs and income.

Public Housing Program - find information about affordable housing for eligible low-incomefamilies and individuals.

Housing Choice Voucher Program - learn about the housing voucher program to help low-income families and individuals pay rent.

Department of Labor - Employment information for veterans

Department of Veteran's Affairs - Employment information for veterans

Military OneSource - Provides resources to active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members and their families, including information on child support, custody, and visitation.

Tricare - Access and update a Tricare healthcare plan or find a doctor.

Veterans Crisis Line - Help for vets. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or healthcare to use this service.

Veterans Health Benefits Handbook Veterans who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars are eligible for VA health care for five years. This handbook has more information.

Veterans Integrated Service Network - Find a veterans healthcare network near you.

Veterans Justice Outreach - Find a specialist to help homeless, incarcerated, and recently released justice-involved vets.

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program - Find resources and local events near you that promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members and their families.

All Pro Dad – find local school community programs for dads or father figures and their kids.

Father First - find a network of organizations that provide resources to dads and at-risk male students in communities throughout Florida.

Healthy Start Coalitions – find prenatal, newborn and parent support services.

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse - find resources and information for fathers.

T.E.A.M. Dad – offers education, training, and support to help men become responsible, engaged, and empowered fathers.

Healthy Start Coalitions – find prenatal, newborn and parent support services.

iMom – connects moms to parenting ideas and tools.

Federal Bonding Program – This program helps employers hire at-risk job applicants. Parents can also visit their local CareerSource for more information.

Florida Department of Corrections Resource Directory for Recently Released Individuals

Benefits after Incarceration: What You Need to Know - The Social Security Administration's website provides helpful links to services parents can use to successfully transition into the community after being in prison.

IRS tax training - Tax information and training to help individuals recently released from incarceration with their taxes. The IRS offers a free guide to help organizations facilitate training. Brochures are also available.