Parent Resources
Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services - A resource for:

• Families with children who have disabilities and / or special health care needs
• Early care and education providers needing information, consultation services and / or technical assistance in serving all children

For information on services for children with special needs call 1-800-218-0001 or visit www.EarlyStepsDirectory.com.

Inclusion Warm Line
Provides information for child care providers regarding children with disabilities and special health care needs. The Inclusion Coordinator can be reached at (321) 482-3445.

Florida Relay Services
Florida Relay is the communication link for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or speech impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who use specialized equipment can communicate with people who use standard phone equipment.

To call Florida Relay, dial 711 or use the following toll free numbers:

Provider / Community Resources
More than 1 million children are victims of child abuse and neglect each year, according to state child protective service agencies. Many victims don't receive help because they are not reported to the system. These abused and neglected children span all ages, races, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. Child maltreatment includes actions that result in imminent risk of serious harm, death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation of a child under age 18 by a parent or caretaker.

When parents can't, don't or won't protect their children, the Department of Children & Families steps in to help, providing a full spectrum of services, from parenting classes and respite care to transportation and child care. The goal of the department is to keep children safe in their own families when possible.

Abuse Registry http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/ or call 1-800-96-abuse.