Child Safety and Prevention Resources
Prevention
- Child Fatality Prevention Program Data regarding child fatalities throughout the state and information about prevention campaigns including Safe Sleep, Water Safety, Who’s Really Watching Your Child, and Hot Cars.
Provider Resources
- Child Welfare Information Gateway Provides publications, databases, and online learning tools to support child welfare practice and family services.
Get Help – Hotlines
- Florida Abuse Hotline | 800-962-2873
- Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-500-1119 Provides crisis intervention and support services to adult survivors of domestic violence and their children free of charge.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255 Provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress and crisis resources. Local counseling and referrals are available through 2-1-1 Network.
- ACCESS Florida | 850-300-4323 Food assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, and temporary cash assistance (TANF).
- 2-1-1 Network | 2-1-1 Referral to community resources and services statewide.
- Florida Network of Youth and Family Services | 800-786-2929 Supports homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth and their families.
Get Help – Programs
- Child Care Resources Information to help select a child care provider and search for providers in your area.
- Community-Based Care Lead Agencies Locate your local lead agency that provides foster care and related services within your community.
- Homelessness Services Information about homelessness and links to local community services.
- Human Trafficking Resources Information and resource links regarding human trafficking.
- Refugee Services Services that help refugees and entrants become economically self-sufficient in Florida.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Prevention information and resources for substance abuse and mental health support.
Parenting Resources
- Parent Education and Family Stabilization Program Courses designed to educate, train, and assist divorcing parents regarding the impact of divorce on children.
- Positive Parenting Guide Provides information about child development, parenting tips, and community resources.
Informational Resources
- Explore Adoption (Florida) | 800-962-3678
- Florida KIDS COUNT Part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Network.
- The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida Supports research and programs for at-risk children and families.