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Child Abuse (Including resources for neglect, molestation, rape, SBS, etc.)	Parenting Resources Options & resources for parents of mentally ill child(ren)
counseling & Therapy (Christian, Psychiatry, Psychology, etc.)	Pregnacy ( Loss of a newborn, postpartum, baby blues, premies, etc.)
Crisis & Helpline Numbers (Abuse, Runaway, pregnancy, suicide, etc.)	Professional's & Student Resources Local resources for current studies, treatments, courses, research, etc.
Events (local upcoming mental health events: dates and/or locations)	Special Education (Special Schools, IEP, Special Classes, Resouces, etc.)
Foster Care ( including child and adult, getting a license, volunteering, resourses for fostering the mentally ill.)	Support Groups (Including Parenting, Mental Health, Rape, Caring for the Elderly, Grieving, domestic violence, etc.)
Health Insurance (Resources for Florida's Children in having Insurance Coverage)	Youth Programs
Organizations ( Local Chapter of NAMI, and other mental health groups)	SUBMIT:Submit your county's event, support group, etc. with this form.

Child Abuse
(back to index) About Shaken Baby- Florida The Family Source of Florida developed this website through a grant from the Florida Department of Health. The Family Source of Florida is a statewide network of child abuse prevention and family-support agencies. Our mission is to help families and communities prevent child abuse and neglect. The Family Source of Florida operates Florida's statewide, toll-free Parent HelpLine, 1-800-FLA-LOVE and maintains parent support groups around the state. Added 10/8/2002
Family Source Org Since 1978, the mission of the Family Source has been to strengthen families and communities by preventing child abuse and neglect. The Family Source believes that every child has a right to be raised in a safe and happy home and that every parent deserves the skills, tools, and resources necessary to help them be effective parents. The Family Source of Florida is dedicated to creating a culture where children grow up safe and loved, families are strong and stable, and where communities work together - making Florida the best place to be a child. The Family Source of Florida, Inc. 433 N. Magnolia Drive - Tallahassee, FL 32308 Phone: (850) 488-5437 - Fax: (850) 921-0322 Parent Helpline 1-800-FLA-LOVE
Florida Child Abuse Learn the steps involved and methods(including TDD number, fax number along with downloadable fax form in Acrobat Pdf) available to report a Child Abuse incident to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Children Some people are required by law to report Child Abuse. Document has 15 pages valuble information including (child) Assessment for Reporting, (child) Manatory Reporting, How to Report, Courtsey & Professionalism, Reporting Form, More How to Information, Fax Reporting Tips, Definitions, just to name a few. Acrobat Pdf

counseling & Therapy
(back to index) Girls and Boys Town for Central Florida Girls and Boys Town of Central Florida is the second oldest and second largest site outside of National Headquarters in Boys Town, Neb. Since opening in 1986, the Central Florida site has directly helped more than 12,000 children. In 2001, Girls and Boys Town of Central Florida provided help, healing and hope to 1,020 children and 220 families primarily through Residential Services, Short-Term Residential Services, and Children and Families in Need of Services. Another 14,611 children and families in the state of Florida were indirectly assisted through Common Sense Parenting® and Project Safe Place, the Girls and Boys Town National Hotline, and through outreach & professional training programs.
Health Families Florida Healthy Families Florida is a community-based, voluntary home visiting program designed to promote positive parent/child interaction and healthy childhood growth and development, thereby preventing child abuse and neglect. The program is modeled after the highly successful national Healthy Families America Initiative, which is based on over two decades of research and experience with successful home visitor programs. Added 10/8/2002

Crisis & Helpline Number
(back to index) Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96ABUSE
Family Health Line 1-800-451-BABY
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline...Call With any Problem, Anytime 1-800-448-3000 (TDD 1-800-448-1833) Open 24 hours a day, everyday
The Girls and Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line. Accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, our Hotline is staffed by trained counselors who can respond to your questions every day of the week, 365 days a year. Over the past decade, more than 4 million callers have found help at the end of the line.
HOPE 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) Toll-Free in US 24hrs / 7days
National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE 1-800-787-3224 TDD
Peace River Center for Personal Development (863) 499-2520
Polk County suicide hotline: (863) 519-3744
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
Teen Line 1-800-852-8336

Events
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NAMI Pinellas' event:End the Mystery Mental Health Fair and Candlelight Vigil, Sunday, October 6, 2-7 p.m. at N. Straub Park, St. Petersburg. All information, food and entertainment is free.

Foster Care
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FL Dept. Of Children & Families Fostercare Message to Foster Care Parents from Secretary Kathleen Kearney. About Foster Care: General information about the Foster Care Program. Am I Ready to be a Foster Parent? A questionnaire will help to determine if you are eligible to be a foster parent. Foster Parent Recruitment Contact List: Contact Information for families interested in fostering a child. How You Can Help: Information on ways to help other than fostering a child. I'm Ready! Now What? Find out the steps involved to become a Foster Parent. And more information about becoming a foster parent.
Florida Foster Care #1 Recruitment and Retention Perspectives of Stakeholders on the Critical Factors Affecting Recruitment and Retention of Foster Parents. Acrobat PDF
Florida Foster Care #2 Medical, Developmental and Behavioral Problems of Foster Children and the Capacity of Foster Care Providers in Florida, summary report of key findings .Acrobat PDF
Florida Foster Care #3 The Final Report on the Medical, Developmental and Behavioral Problems of Foster Children and the Capacity of Foster Care Providers in Florida study(107 pages, 407 KB)..Acrobat PDF

Health Insurance
(back to index) AHCA - Florida Agency of Health Care Administration-Medicaid 6800 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 220 Tampa, Fl 33614 Phone# (813) 871-7600 / SunCom 512-8290 Toll Free# 1-800-226-2316
Child Health Toolbox This online resource can help State and local policymakers and
program directors and staff to answer these and related questions about measuring health care performance in child health programs. Added 10/8/2002
Children's Medical Services program provides children with special health care needs with a family centered, managed system of care. Children with special health care needs are those children under age 21 whose serious or chronic physical or developmental conditions require extensive preventive and maintenance care beyond that required by typically healthy children.
Added 10/8/2002
Florida Department of Insurance The mission of the Office of the Treasurer, Department of Insurance and State Fire Marshal is: To make Florida the strongest, most competitive insurance market for consumers to purchase quality insurance at fair and reasonable prices, to promote fire safety and protect Florida citizens and to maximize return on invested funds on behalf of taxpayers.
Florida Healthy Kids Application
Florida Healthy Kids
Florida KidCare Florida KidCare is child health insurance from the State of Florida. Fill out and mail in one simple application form, and we will tell you if your child is eligible.

Organizations
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Alzheimer’s Association - Tampa Bay Chapter is part of a national voluntary health agency dedicated to providing education programs and support services to people affected by Alzheimer's disease in the Florida Counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Sumter.
Center for Florida's Children is committed to transforming Florida into the most child and family friendly state in the nation. With over 1,400 individual and agency members, and strong relationships with leading community-based children's coalitions, the center serves as Florida's statewide child advocacy hub. Rather than helping children on a case-by-case basis, our work concentrates on organizational development, building and strengthening the capacity of individuals, service agencies, coalitions, and networks to focus attention on public policies that affect large numbers of children. Added 10/8/2002
I Am For Kids - Florida To make children's issues the top priority with voters, community leaders, and campaign contributors. Added 10/8/2002
Mental Health Assoc. of Central Florida The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health education, preventing mental disorders, and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education and services for Central Florida.
NAMI FLORIDA The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nationwide nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. Our mission is to eradicate severe brain disorders and improve the quality of life of persons of all ages who are affected by these disorders. The primary functions of NAMI are support, education, and advocacy for research and services, and the education of all professionals, providers and the general public. NAMI FLORIDA, INC. 1020 East Lafayette Street Suite 106-A, Tallhassee, FL Phone (850) 671-4445, Fax (850) 671-5272, Helpline (877) 626-4352
NAMI Polk - P.O. Box 3548, Lakeland, FL 33802 (863) 616-9642

Parenting Resources
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Pregnancy
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Family Health Line The Family Health Line is a statewide toll-free hotline funded by the Florida Department of Health. The goal of the hotline is to improve the health status of Florida's pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.

Professional's & Student Resources
(back to index) 16th Annual Research ConferenceMarch 2-5, 2003 Tampa, Florida Each year, researchers, evaluators, administrators, policy makers, advocates and family members come to Tampa Bay with a common interest in applied, practical, system of care research. They describe lessons learned and obstacles overcome, and share promising new methods. They explore how research can be applied to strengthen children's mental health service systems in their communities.
Mark your calendar and tell your colleagues. Plan on adding your voice to this network of individuals who share the goal of creating better service delivery systems for our children and families.
CHADD of Tampa Bay We have In-service training to teachers, counselors, and administrators of local schools in the public or private sector. Presentations also available for PTA’s, Department of Children and Families (DCF) case workers and representatives, Foster Parent Programs, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Home Daycare Providers, churches, civic organizations, & any other group interested in learning more about AD/HD. Please contact Chapter at Coordinator@chaddtampa.org
Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System is a network of 19 Associate and 4 Specialized Centers in Florida which provides support services to educators, parents, and other professionals who work with exceptional students.
Florida's Positive Behavioral Support Project: Team Training & Technical Assistance
Supported by the University of South Florida and Florida Department of Education. The website lists information, staff, materials and products, technical assistance, a calendar of events, and links to other Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) sites. The project's mission is to provide consultation, coaching, program development, referrals, and support to school districts in dealing with challenging student behavior. Districts are encouraged to develop networks of community resources.
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute Library Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute Research Library, University of South Florida is Florida's primary resource center for information on mental health services, research, law, policy, and education.
Prepare for Success offers test prep exam seminar for the NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam) and the NCE (National Counselor Exam) in Mental Health Counseling . After passing the exam you will become a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor).
We also now teach the brand-new 8 hour Florida Laws and Rules CEU class.
USF Professor Dr. Robert Friedman Addresses President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health On April 29, 2002, President Bush followed through with his pledge to support the 54 million Americans with mental and physical disabilities, establishing the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. With a goal of advising the President on the United States mental health service delivery system, the Commission will meet monthly to provide recommendations and improvements that will enable adults with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities

Special Education
(back to index) Choice Office: Non-Public Schools
Developing Legally Correct & Educationally Appropriate IEPsThe Individualized Education Program (IEP) has been the cornerstone of special education since the Education for All Handicapped Children Act became law in 1975. We begin this article by examining the relationship between the IEP and a free, appropriate public education. Then we discuss the IEP process and highlight the procedural changes and new requirements mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. Next, we present information from a number of due process hearings and cases that have involved IEPs to illustrate mistakes school districts often make that can result in rulings against a district, Finally, we provide guidelines to assist schools with developing legally correct and educationally appropriate IEPs.
Division of Public Schools Welcome to the Division of Public Schools home page. There are three ways to browse the site. Browse the content through the topical links to the left, the four bureaus and their offices above, or the search at the top of the page.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)To view this document in its entirety Acrobat PDF
Florida Board of Education
Florida Dept. of Health Locations
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System is a network of 19 Associate and 4 Specialized Centers in Florida which provides support services to educators, parents, and other professionals who work with exceptional students.
Great Schools GreatSchools.net has a two-tiered product. The National School Guide provides basic information about virtually every K-12 school in the country. State School Guides include in-depth school profiles, school search and sort tools, custom email newsletters and state-specific advice about navigating the public school system. State School Guides are currently available in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and Washington with plans to expand to other new states in 2003.
IEP Sample Form Acrobat PDF
IEP Transition Plan Sample(Form1) and Sample Form 2 Acrobat PDF
John M. McKay Scholarships Program for Students with Disabilities This program allows parents of students with disabilities to choose the best learning environment for their children.
Office of Family Involvement provides resources, training, and technical assistance for parents, schools and communities to support a high quality education for children
Polk County Health Department 1290 Golfview Avenue, 4th Floor Bartow, FL 33830-6740
(863) 519-7900 - Childhood immunizations and school physicals.
Polk County Schools
Polk County Schools Homebound A homebound or hospitalized student is a student who has a medically diagnosed physical or mental condition which confines the student to the home or the hospital and whose activities are restricted for an extended period of time. A student is eligible for the services of the H/H program if the following criteria are met.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.
Tampabay Academy Tampa Bay Academy is a residential and day treatment facility for children who have severe psychiatric or behavioral problems. We also accept deaf students who fall into the above categories. All of our students have been placed at TBA due to their inability to function effectively in the community or less restrictive settings. The Charter School of Tampa Bay Academy was created to act as an adjunct to that service. Our goal is to provide an educational environment which will facilitate returning students to a level of functioning that will optimize their ability to return to a more mainstreamed setting upon discharge
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT

Support Groups
(back to index) CHADD of Tampa Bay We have In-service training to teachers, counselors, and administrators of local schools in the public or private sector. Presentations also available for PTA’s, Department of Children and Families (DCF) case workers and representatives, Foster Parent Programs, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Home Daycare Providers, churches, civic organizations, & any other group interested in learning more about AD/HD. Please contact Chapter at Coordinator@chaddtampa.org
Violence Against Women Online Resources This site provides law, criminal justice, advocacy, and social service professionals with up-to-date information on interventions to stop violence against women.

Youth Programs
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