Alpha Behavior Solutions:
Offers applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, to increase the independence of children and adults and to reduce behaviors that interfere with overall functioning. alphabehaviorsolutions.com – Key West 954-559-7987
A Positive Step of Monroe County:
Idle Hands summer youth program, fatherhood initiative, case management, counseling, supportive services. apsmc.org – Key West 305-304-1969
Bahama Village Music Program:
Musical education for children ages 6 to 16; instrument and lessons at no charge. bvmpkw.org – Key West 305-504-7664
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys:
Affordable, out-of-school club for children ages 5 to 18. bgckeys.org – Key West 305-296-2258, Big Pine Key 305-872-2400
Early Learning Coalition:
Subsidized child care, pre-school & school readiness programs, developmental screening, training. elcmdm.org – Key West, Marathon, Key Largo 305-296-5557 ext 2298
Early Steps Southernmost Coast, Benchmark Human Services:
Early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers (0 to 36 months) with significant delays or a condition likely to result in a developmental delay. Countywide 305-929-8705
Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF):
Child abuse investigation, intake & visitations services, counseling, resource & referral. myflfamilies.com – Countywide 305-292-6745
Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Monroe County:
HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STD clinics; child and adult immunizations; family planning; Healthy Start; refugee health; tobacco prevention; school health; environmental health. monroe.floridahealth.gov – Countywide 305-293-7500
Florida Keys Children's Shelter:
Runaway youth shelter, case management, food, clothing, alternative education, transportation & supportive services to youth. fkcs.org – Countywide 305-852-4246
Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services
A not-for-profit organization provides FREE Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services to children (birth to 18 years) in Florida who do not have access to these therapies through another means. floridaelks.org/children – Upper and Middle Keys 954-805-8297
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition:
Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, car seat assistance, childbirth education, case management. keyshealthystart.org – Countywide 305-293-8424
Florida KidCare:
High-quality, low-cost health insurance for children from birth through age 18, medical provider network for referrals. healthykids.org – Statewide 888-540-5437
Frederick Douglass Gym:
Free after school tutoring, boys and girls youth basketball leagues organized by the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Key West. cityofkeywest-fl.gov – 305-809-3990
Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida:
Organization of girls that promote character, outdoor activities, good citizenship, and selfless service to others, troops countywide. girlscoutsfl.org – Countywide 305-253-4841
Guardian Ad Litem:
Special court-appointed advocacy program for all children at-risk of or currently in foster care placement. guardianadlitem.org – Key West 305-292-3485
Guidance/Care-Center:
Comprehensive behavioral health care including crisis support, prevention, treatment psychiatric services, psychotherapy, for mental health and substance abuse issues. Specialty programs for youth 11-21 and services in all county schools. guidancecarecenter.org – Countywide 305-434-7660
Keys to Be the Change:
Youth programs including at-risk youth mentoring & leadership, literacy volunteers, drug, alcohol & violence prevention, Farm to School initiatives. keystobethechange.com – County Wide 541-974-4398
Kids Come First in the Florida Keys:
Provides children’s clothing & school supplies year-round and accepts donations. facebook.com/kidscomefirst – Countywide 305-360-1689
Living Springs Counseling:
ACT Parenting Safe Kids Workshops, approved by Upper Keys Family Court for mandated parenting classes. dolphinslivingsprings.com – Upper Keys 305-432-9554
Marathon Rec Center (Heart of the Keys Recreation Association):
Afterschool and summer programs providing recreational and educational activities for ages 8-18 years old. Marathon 305-743-4164
Monroe County Child Find:
Free developmental screenings for children 3 and older who are not enrolled in a public school. fdlrssouth.org – Monroe County 305-340-7634
Monroe County School District:
Head Start, developmental screenings, special education, free and reduced meal applications, parental support services. keysschools.com – Countywide 305-293-1400
St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church:
Subsidized, licensed day care. st-justinthemartyr.org – Key Largo 305-451-1316
Wesley House Family Services:
Foster & adoption programs, case management, pre and post natal home visit support, child care center, supportive services. wesleyhouse.org – Countywide 305-809-5000
