211
Call 211 on your phone and you will be connected to expert, caring help for people of all ages.
Strong Florida Moms
A parenting resource website.
HOPE Florida
A resource to help Floridians in need.
Findhelp.org
Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Bright Expectations
Florida’s site dedicated to helping our residents with unique abilities find the support, resources, and inspiration they and their families need to break barriers, defy lowered expectations, and achieve the brightest futures they can imagine.
Child Care Resources for Families
Learn about child care providers.
Child Support
Learn about the Florida Department of Revenue’s child support program.
Childhood Literacy
Learn about supporting your child’s developing literacy.
Children’s Medical Services Health Plan (Medicaid)
Health insurance for kids!
Congenital Syphilis
Learn about protecting your baby from congenital syphilis.
Count the Kicks
Learn how to protect your baby by monitoring their movements during pregnancy.
County Health Departments
Find your local health department.
Division of Early Learning
Support your child’s healthy development and learning.
Drowning Prevention
Learn about water safety.
Early Steps
Early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, disabilities and at-risk conditions.
Choosing a Child Care Provider
Guidelines for choosing a child care provider.
Emergency/Hurricane Guide for Families
It is vital to have a plan for disasters such as hurricanes to avoid added stress on a family, especially during pregnancy. These tips should come in handy in creating a family communications plan so mom, dad and any other family members involved know what to do as a team before, during and after a hurricane or in an evacuation.
Florida KidCare
Health and Dental insurance for kids.
Florida Prepaid
Savings plan for college.
Florida’s Maternal Behavioral Health and Social Services Resource Directory
Resources for mental health support for new moms.
Food Recalls and Public Health Alerts
Stay up to date on current recalls and public health alerts.
Florida’s Poison Control Centers
Learn about common household products that are poisonous.
Head Start
A child development program focused on a child’s early years.
Help Me Grow
Support for child development and community resources.
Medicaid Managed Care Health Plans
Most Medicaid clients are required to enroll in a Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) plan for their medical services like doctor visits, hospital care, prescribed drugs, mental health care, and transportation to these services. This website will provide you the Medicaid Managed Care plans available in your geographical area, guidance about selecting an MMA plan and how to make a plan choice. If a DCF Applicant for Medicaid does not select a plan they will be assigned to one if they are required to be enrolled in an MMA plan to receive Medicaid services. Please make your plan selection today so you can be enrolled in the plan that best meets your needs when you are determined eligible.
My Access Cash Assistance
Apply for Medicaid, Food Assistance (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Optional State Supplementation (OSS), and more.
MyFloridaMyFamily
This is an online platform that is providing counties with a comprehensive directory of local resources that will help strengthen families. Search by zip code below to locate resources near you.
National Maternal Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
If you or someone you know is a new or expecting parent who is struggling and in need of emotional support or resources, call or text now. The Hotline can be reached 24/7.
National School Lunch Program
Learn about the National School Lunch Program.
Office of Domestic Violence
Find support and services for those who are experiencing domestic violence.
Substance Use Help
The MORE Initiative is a program with the purpose of working with providers, hospitals, and other stakeholders to improve identification, clinical care and coordinated treatment/support for pregnant women with opioid use disorder and their infants.
Summer BreakSpot
Summer BreakSpot provides nutritious meals at no cost to children 18 and under while school is out for the summer. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks all summer long.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Learn about the SNAP program.
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Learn about the free VPK program.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Nutrition information and guidance.