Care
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Florida
Florida programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Florida Department of Education
School Readiness Program
School Readiness helps eligible families pay for child care while they work or attend school.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Aging and Disability Resource Center Services
Local ADRCs help residents find aging, disability, long-term care, and community services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Services
APD helps eligible people with developmental disabilities access supports and services.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Florida 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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