The Center for Indepent Living's mission is: “We are empowering people with disabilities to exert their individual rights to live as independently as possible, make personal life choices and achieve full community inclusion.” Our Center is a 501(c)(3) Private Not-For-Profit Organization committed to the Principles of the Independent Living Philosophy. For further information please see www.CILNCF.org.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain or retain employment. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. For further information on VR please see their website www.RehabWorks.org.
Early Learning Coalition
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County (ELCAC) in Gainesville,
FL, serves as a resource for families and early childhood educators.
Providing enriching early learning opportunities for children age birth
to five ensures that children will begin school ready to learn. Please click here to access ELCAC's website.
Sarkis Clinical Trials
Sarkis clinical Trials conducts mental health and other research studies for participants of all ages, ranging from infants to adults. Our studies address issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism and ADHD. Studies addressing other medical issues are also conducted for migraines, insomnia, flu virus and epilepsy. All research participants receive testing, treatment, study-related medication and doctor’s visits at no charge. Eligible participants may also receive reimbursement for time and travel. For more information or to sign up for a study please contact 352-333-0094 or visit us online at www.sarkisclinicaltrials.com
Displaced Homemaker Program: Focus
on the Future
Empowerment
and Employability classes: September 7th-24th:8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
M-F at the
Santa Fe College NW campus. Free of
charge to eligible participants, includes
basic computer skills instruction.
Available for Down Payment Assistance for the purchase of new and
existing homes. Homebuyers may be eligible for up to $8,000 towards the
purchase of a home in Alachua County. There are specific guidelines to
qualify for this program, please call us at 352-264-7013 for more
details. See link.
Alachua County Pollution Solutions Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Fact Sheets
Healthy Start is a FREE program for pregnant women, infants and
children up to 3 years of age. The program provides women with the help
they need to have healthy babies. Services are based on need, not
income. Click here for article. Click here for Healthy Start Coalitions site.
Florida KidCare Health Insurance
Click here
to learn about Florida KidCare - health insurance for children from low
or moderate income families. If your organization would like a free
training presentation for your staff, click here for more information.
Teen Pregnancy Considerations
To assist you with questions and considerations that you might have regarding teenage pregnancy, click on this link for further information.
Young Money Magazine
Is the leading magazine for college students and young adults on money
management, careers, investing, financial aid, credit and debt
information. Click here.
Resources For Parents
There's a great Web site to assist parents in raising their teen and pre-teen age children. Click here for information.
There is a great Internet site to assist students in high school with
their "teen" issues and opportunities that they can prepare for now. Click on this site for additional information.
Best Employment and Career Links Site
Employment search engine for teens and students looking for jobs. Also, many job preparation articles to read as well. Click here.
High School Ace
This is the academic studying homepage for high school students. Click here.
Information and resources to assist parents with at-risk-youth. Click here.
Ultimate Road Trip to Career Success for Youth
Provides visual resources to consider various occupations. Click here.
Also, great video resources to assist youth as they consider various
occupations. Provides an overview of many occupations and jobs. Click here.
Florida Association of Teen Courts
Provides an overview of teen courts and drug courts in the State of Florida. Click here.
GED Online Services
This site provides numerous resources to youth that are planning to take the GED exams. Click here.
Youth Organizations, Centers and Clubs
Click here for listing of Gainesville area youth programs, counseling centers and related services.
Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center
Urges citizens to stay vigilant about their safety and the safety of
others when it comes to the crime of sexual assault. The Center
encourages the community to visit the RAINN (Rape, Incest, and Abuse
National Network) website at www.RAINN.org for
tips on reducing one's risk of sexual assault. The Center offers
confidential phone counseling 24 hours a day at 352-264-6760 or
toll-free 866-252-5439. Callers can remain anonymous.
Community Websites
Click on these links for access to some of the local/county newsletters.
FloridaWorks is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.
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