2012 Human Services Directory Hendry & Glades - United Way

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35Department of Children and Families- Adult ServicesPhone(s): (239) 338-1194Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PMThe Adult Services Program serves two primary target groups: Vulnerable adults (elderly and disabled) who are victims ofabuse, neglect, exploitation, or in need of services due to neglect by the vulnerable adult themself; and permanentlydisabled adults who need assistance to remain in their homes in the community. If you believe a vulnerable adult is beingabused, neglected or exploited, please call our ABUSE HOTLINE at 800-96-ABUSE. (1-800-962-2873).Department of Children and Families- Child Abuse InvestigationsPhone(s): (800) 962-2873, (239) 338-1283Intake procedure: To report abuse or neglect call 1-800-962-2873Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PMTo report abuse or neglect to child, disabled person, or elderly person call 800-962-2873. Our office conducts childprotective investigations on all allegations of child abuse or neglect as mandated by Florida statutes. Makes referrals toappropriate community agencies and to the juvenile division of the circuit court.Department of Children and Families-Hendry/Glades813 E. Hickpoochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33935Phone(s): (866) 762-2237Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMService Area Description: LaBelleThe Department of Children and Families’ Mission is to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically selfsufficientfamilies, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.Department of Children and Famlies- Day Care LicensingPhone(s): (239) 338-1341, (800) 962-2873Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PMThe Department of Children and Families, Child Care Services Program Office, is statutorily responsible for theadministration of child care licensing and training throughout Florida. The purpose of this program is to ensure thatchildren are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive, and educational environment by trained, qualified child care staff.This program currently regulates licensed child care facilities, licensed family day care homes, licensed large family childcare homes, and licensed mildly ill facilities. The child care services program office administers the registration of familyday care homes not required to be licensed. To look at inspections from current child care facilities, please visit our Website, www.myflorida.com/childcare.Florida Abuse HotlinePhone(s): (800) 962-2873, (800) 453-5145Eligibility: Hotline intended for report of abuse to children or vulnerable adults.Intake procedure: Please call Hotline with Victim name, address or location,approximate age, race and sex; physical, mental or behavioral indications that theperson is infirm or disabled; signs or indications of harm or injury, including aphysical description if possible; relationship of the alleged perpetrator to thevictim, if possible. If the relationship is unknown, a report will still be taken if otherreporting criteria are met.Office Hours: 24 hours a dayService Area Description: FloridaStatewide Abuse hotline to report abuse or neglect of a child or adult. Report will be assigned to a local Department ofChildren and Families investigations unit. Hotline intended for report of abuse to: 1. Child - any born, unmarried personless than 18 years old who has not been emancipated by order of the court. 2. Vulnerable Adult - a person age 18 yearsor older who has a disability or is suffering from the infirmities of aging.
36Department of Elder Affairs4040 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000Phones: (850) 414-2000, 800-963-5337Fax: (850) 414-2004Office Hours:Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PMIntake procedure: Vary by departmentService Area Description: FloridaAgency Type: GovernmentalFees: NoneEligibility: Seniors age 60 plus,Medicare beneficiaries and theirfamiliesThe mission of the Department of Elder Affairs is to foster an environment that promotes well-being for Florida’s eldersand enables them to remain in their homes and communities.AlzOnlineOffice Hours: 24/7Eligibility: NoneIntake procedure: http://alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu/Fees: NoneService Area Description: NationalAlzOnline provides information, education and support to caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other progressivedementias.CARES Field Office VIII/ Department of Elder Affairs12381 South Cleveland Avenue Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL 33907Phone(s): (239) 278-7210Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PMIntake procedure: Call for appointment and assessmentService Area Description: Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, and CharlotteFees: NoneEligibility: People with disabilities orelders with health concerns requiringskilled nursing or 24 hour careProvides pre-admission screenings for placement in a nursing facilitator other long-term care setting. CARES providescomprehensive assessment and review for long term care services and will make referrals for needed services. CARESwill assess clients in the home, hospital or extended care setting to establish a level of care and recommend the settingthat is most appropriate. Call to initiate an assessment. An application to Medicaid is advisable in conjunction with orprior to the request for a CARES assessment. The goal of CARES is to help maintain clients in the least restrictivesetting.Department of Revenue Child Support EnforcementPO Box 8030 Tallahassee, FL 32314Phones: (800) 622-5437Agency Type: GovernmentalOffice Hours:Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PMDepartment of Revenue Child Support Enforcement - Clewiston953 W. Sugarland Hwy Clewiston, FL 33440Phone(s): (800) 622-5437Office Hours: Monday- Friday, 7 A.M. -7 P.M.Intake procedure: Application form is requires and available online or byphone request - form must be filled out & mailed along with birth certificate copyService Area Description: Hendry and GladesFees: NoneEligibility: Any parent or custodian ofa dependent child who is notreceiving public assistance may applyfor Child Support Services. Anyparent or caretaker who is owed childsupport arrearages may also apply forservices.Program under the Florida Department of Revenue. Responsible for the enforcement of child support laws. Servicesinclude locating parents, establishing paternity, and establishing, enforcing and modifying support orders. Our servicesare available if a parent lives in another state or country. Child Support Enforcement does not establish or enforcevisitation or custody.36
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Page 53 and 54: 52Glades IFAS Cooperative Extension
Page 55 and 56: 54Goodwill JoblinksVarious location
Page 57 and 58: 56Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL376
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86Southwest FL Works- Clewiston215
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88SWFAS Detox Center3763 Evans Aven
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94VA Outpatient Clinic3033 Winkler
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96WGCU-FM Radio Reading Service1050
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