Finding and applying for assistance can be overwhelming. The Social Worker in the Libraries program helps people identify the appropriate agency, service, and how to apply. Social workers will travel among Volusia County’s public libraries to meet individually with residents to identify their specific needs and guide them to the appropriate agency. Learn about potential resources by meeting with a social worker.
Finding the right child care option for your family is crucial for your child’s development. Follow these tips to make sure you make the best decision for your child. Then use the checklist on the back when you’re touring centers! Choosing Quality Childcare Escojer Cuidado Infantil de Buena Calidad
Get Immediate Help in a Crisis (Source) Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: On July 16, 2022, 988 was designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/ 988 is confidential, free crisis … Read more
Head Start is a statewide, income-based program that provides educational and comprehensive (mental health, health and nutrition, disabilities, family engagement) services at no cost to pregnant mothers and children through age 5. • Families who fall below federal poverty guidelines as well as families of students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. • Families receiving SNAP benefits who are homeless, receiving public assistance or have children in foster care are automatically eligible for a Head … Read more
During the first years of your child’s life, it is important to watch and listen closely as your child interacts with you and others. You can pick up clues to potential developmental disabilities and seek assistance early. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability often linked to challenges with communication skills. ASD affects the way your child’s brain processes information and how the brain’s nerve cells connect and organize. ASD affects … Read more
