Family Resources in Florida

Dial 2-1-1 to find food pantries, emergency food assistance, and family support services anywhere in Florida. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.

Network of food banks across Florida including Feeding America Tampa Bay, Second Harvest, and Feeding South Florida. Use their locator to find food near you.

Largest food bank in South Florida, serving Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. Find a food distribution site using their online locator.

Apply for monthly food assistance through Florida's ACCESS system. Benefits loaded to an EBT card accepted at grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers.

Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women and children under 5. Apply at your county health department WIC clinic.

Serves 7 Central Florida counties including Orange, Osceola, and Seminole. Distributes through 550+ partner agencies, mobile pantries, and BackPack programs for kids.

Statewide nonprofit supporting Florida homeschool families since 1989. Offers legal guidance, legislative advocacy, co-op directory, and annual Homeschool Resource Fair.

Florida offers three homeschool options: a Home Education Program (file a notice of intent with your school district, assess annually), a private school umbrella, or a virtual school. Requires annual evaluation via portfolio, standardized test, or other approved method.

Step Up For Students administers several Florida scholarship programs for homeschoolers including the Family Empowerment Scholarship. Up to $8,000+ per student for approved expenses.

Free online K-12 courses for Florida students including homeschoolers. Over 190 courses available. Homeschool families can enroll in individual courses to supplement their curriculum.

Directory of co-ops serving the Greater Orlando area spanning secular, Christian, and inclusive options. Updated regularly by the homeschool community.

Support group and resource hub for homeschool families in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Offers co-op classes, field trips, and community events.

After-school programs providing academic support, arts, sports, and leadership development for youth in the Orlando area. Sliding scale memberships available.

Free after-school programming, homework help, STEAM activities, and cultural events at 50 branch locations across Miami-Dade County.

Free and low-cost after-school sports leagues, fitness classes, and enrichment activities at community centers across Orange County.

Florida's 825 miles of public beaches are free to access. Many county parks with beach access offer free or low-cost parking on select days. A world-class free family activity.

Florida State Parks offers free admission on the first Saturday of each month through the "Free First Saturday" program. Access 175 parks across the state.

Central Florida's hands-on science museum offers free community admission days throughout the year. Great STEM experience for kids of all ages.

Historic Miami estate offering free admission on select days including Miami Museum Month each November when admission is half price.

Affordable health insurance for Florida children from birth to 18. Four programs based on income. Covers doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, vision, and mental health.

Subsidized childcare for working or job-training parents. Apply through your local Early Learning Coalition. Income-based eligibility with a sliding scale co-pay.

Temporary cash assistance for low-income Florida families with children. Apply through ACCESS Florida online or at your local Department of Children and Families office.

Help paying electric and utility bills for low-income Florida families. Apply through your county community action agency or LIHEAP program office.