Resources for special needs and medically complex Children

The Agency Supports Individuals with Unique Abilities and their Families
in Living, Learning and Working within their Communities by
Creating Multiple Pathways to Possibilities. Apply for Med-waiver, respite and supplies. 

Offers support, resources, and training for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, including educational workshops, consultations, and referrals to community services. 

Provides lodging, meals, and support services for families with children receiving medical treatment in Palm Beach County, including those with special needs or undergoing complex medical procedures. 

Provides a comprehensive education program for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), focusing on academic, vocational, and life skills development in a supportive environment. 

Provides family-style foster care, family preservation services, and support for children and youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma, including those with special needs or medical complexities. 

Offers rehabilitation services, assistive technology training, and employment support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including children and young adults transitioning to adulthood. 

 Community Action — distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis 

 Community Services Department — support for health and human services and community initiatives, including online assistance with rent, housing, utilities, homelessness and transportation 

 Housing services — local support for families to gain housing, long-term financial empowerment and self-sustainability through free consultation, counseling, homebuyer education classes, matched savings for first-time homebuyers and assistance with closing costs and/or down payments 

 Child Find — screening, evaluation, services and placement of children with special learning needs 

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 Provides basic necessities, such as food and clothing, to families in West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach 

Positive Parenting Program, known as Triple P, offers free seminars and one-on-one guidance to help families improve the parent-child relationship 

 Early Steps, early intervention services for children up to 36 months who have or are at risk for significant developmental disabilities or delays programs and services. 

 State-sponsored health and dental insurance for children through age 18 

 A nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach that provides local services, support and education for foster-care families to help children overcome abuse and neglect 

Apply for benefits such as SSI. 

 Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency — provides free child development and social-emotional/behavioral screenings to Palm Beach County children through age 5 to determine if they're eligible for services funded by Children's Services Council 

 Kin Support Project — assistance for relatives raising children of extended family 

 Fights hunger through four programs and supports nearly 200 partner agencies with food, resources and services; based in Lantana 

 Special Needs Equipment Fund — money to purchase medical equipment for children with special needs, when no other funding is available, such as wheelchairs, strollers, bath and shower chairs 

 A collection of web-based tools and courses that uses extensive video footage to bridge the gap between science and community practice. The navigator was created by faculty and staff in the Autism Institute at the Florida State University College of Medicine. The website includes resources for families. 

 Summer BreakSpot — where children can receive a free meal during the summer 

 An agency in West Palm Beach that provides gently used and new durable medical equipment to families in need 

 Exceptional Student Education — services for gifted students and students with special learning needs who have an individualized education program 

Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St Mary's Medical Center

 Advice on children's health, behavior, and growth – from before birth through the teen years. 

 Based in Boca Raton, local support for youth caring for an ill, injured or disabled family member!

 First Step to Success — in-home early intervention services for children up to age 5 with mild developmental delays 

 Children’s Advocacy — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, education, foster care, juvenile court issues and relative caregivers 

 Palm Beach County location in West Palm Beach for adoption, foster care, counseling and other children's services