When children and families face hard situations, we empower them to find – and pursue – opportunities for success and happiness. Life can be hard – and no child, no family should face the tough times alone. CHS meets children and families at the right time with the right services – no matter where they are in life. With CHS, more families are safe, strong and together. Learn more at chsfl.org

Peace River Center is an agency striving to impact the lives of our clients and the community we serve by engaging, restoring, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential by offering a broad range of mental health and substance use disorder services as well as victim services throughout Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. With 27 locations, 30 programs and accreditation from The Joint Commission and licensed by ACHA and DCF we are one of the largest behavioral health agencies in Florida. Our Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are in need of a crisis counselor, please call the Peace River Crisis Response Team Hotline at (863) 519-3744. For more information about Peace River Center, please visit our website peacerivercenter.org.

Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be a productive, respected and contributing members of their communities. Founded by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, serving 3.7 million people in more than 170 countries. In Florida, 25,000 athletes train and compete year round, in 20 different team and individual sports of their choice. Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Florida is a certified 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded solely through the generosity of individuals, businesses and civic groups. This support allows Special Olympics to never charge the athlete or their families a fee for participation.

Easterseals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs. For nearly 100 years, we have been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services Easterseals Florida is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities Join us at www.easterseals.com/florida to learn more about our services or to change the lives of people living with disabilities by becoming a donor or volunteer. #TakingOnDisabilitiesTogether

Lighthouse Works is a mission-driven social enterprise providing quality solutions to businesses and government agencies. Since 2011, Lighthouse Works’ solutions allow our business partners to scale resources, manage costs, and meet deadlines while also making a positive community impact by supporting the full independence and self-sustainability of those living beyond the restrictions of vision loss. From supply chain management to contact center services and digital accessibility solutions, Lighthouse works has become a reliable and trusted partner in supplying consistent and world-class results. To learn more about Lighthouse Works and our business solutions, visit us at www.LighthouseWorks.org.

The Early Learning Coalition of Polk County provides leadership, direction, and integrated resource management for quality services that support our vision for all children enter school healthy, ready, and eager for life-long learning with the collaborative support of parents, families, educators, and the community.

Mission - Seniors First enhances the quality of life of seniors by maintaining their independence and dignity. Seniors First targets services to highly vulnerable elderly populations age 60+ and disabled adults age 18-59, including the very old, people living alone, people below or near the poverty line, minority populations, and individuals with significant health conditions or mental impairments. The specific vulnerabilities include physical frailty, sensory decline, low education level, cognitive decline, lack of transportation, low social support and depression, which often require extensive intervention and advocacy. Central Florida seniors deserve our best efforts. Together we have the unique opportunity to enhance a senior’s quality of life by continuing to promote choice, independence, and positive aging. Our core programs are Nutrition Services, which include Meals On Wheels and Congregate Meals, supporting the nutritional needs of seniors and providing socialization opportunities. The Home Improvement program provides home repair and weatherization to low-income seniors. Other services include Guardianship for incapacitated adults, Transportation support for Congregate Meals, and Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank. Under the In-Home Care program, case managers assist clients with care plans which may include the following services: homemaker, personal care, companionship, respite, adult day care, emergency response, home modification/accessibility, medical supplies, and nutritional counseling. Our mission would never be accomplished without the support of our committed volunteers, the oversight and guidance given by the dedicated Board of Directors and the generosity of our funders, donors, staff, and caring community. We are also deeply grateful for the support we receive from local businesses, foundations and individual donors.

Connecting employers with qualified, skilled talent and job seekers with employment and career development opportunities in Polk County, Florida. www.careersourcepolk.com CareerSource Polk provides employment and training-related services at no cost to you. Thousands of people each year use the services of CareerSource Polk to find jobs and build their careers, with the freedom to choose the information and services they need. Below are just a few of the services are available to you: • Access to computers, fax machines, and phones for your job search • Resume and job search assistance by trained professionals • Career development and tuition assistance • Online job posting and screening of candidates • Training grants to offset the cost of hiring new employees or upgrading the skills of your existing workforce • Youth program for ages 16 to 24 • Specialized veteran services For more information, visit careersourcepolk.com or call 863.508.1100. CareerSource Polk is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this Facebook page may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. For program funding details in compliance with the Stevens Amendment, please visit http://cspolk.info/funding.

United Way of Central Florida contracts with qualified partners to improve the health, education and financial stability of the people of Central Florida. UWCF is discrupting the typical nonprofit model by amplifying donor dollars with local matches, convening partners to improve efficiency and brokerign only those services that produce the best possible return on investment in the areas of most critical need. We are your philanthropic broker. No one can do their bestat work or school if they are hungry, sick or in pain. We much take action. Impact Initiatives: - Early Childhood Education - Academic Achievement - Financial Stability - Health - End Hunger - Community Partnership School - Basic Needs

Central Florida Cares Health System, Inc. (CFCHS) is a not-for-profit organization contracted by the Florida Department of Children and Families to oversee state-funded mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Circuits 9 and 18 (Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties). As a managing entity we are a behavioral health administrative and management organization, and our primary focus is to promote a comprehensive, seamless system of recovery and resiliency to those individuals in our community who are in need of these services.

- Managed a caseload of 30 adults referred to the agency by the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Coached clients creating career goals, finding employment and networking with employers - Assisted clients in creating and updating resumes and cover letters, and providing interview preparation - Located barriers to client employment and aid clients in developing strategies for overcoming these barriers - Maintained contact with clients during job placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy - Collaborated with employers to identify employment opportunities relating to client’s interest and abilities - Researched labor market and trends and assist clients to find employment opportunities related to their goals

AGING MATTERS IN BREVARD is a civic & social organization company based out of 3600 KING ST, Cocoa, Florida, United States.