There are many options for help. There are rules - created to protect kids - that abuse is reported to authorities. We know this makes seeking help very hard if you are not trying to report someone. This website tries to combine all the options so you can decide what is best.
Please read the info below, and if you still have questions, please send us a message.
Lauren's Kids - 24-hour hotline, information, and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment • General, medical, and legal, support groups • Prevention education and training • Medical referrals and follow-up • Victim/survivor follow-up • Shelter and emergency financial assistance Phone 941-365-1277
Safe Children Coalition - The mission is to Protect Children, Strengthen Families, and Build Community • Prevention • Diversion • In-Home Case Management • Out of Home Case Management • After Care Prevention Florida Child Abuse Hotline 1.800.962.2873
Child Protection Center - The mission is the Prevention, Intervention, & Treatment of Child Abuse • Personal Safety & Community Awareness • Child Protection Team • Children & Families Supervised Visitation Program • Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, Kid Kindness Program, Hanna’s HopeChild Protection Team • PAWS program is an animal-assisted therapy that utilizes dogs to help children in soothing manner Contact the Florida Abuse Hotline at: 1.800.962.2873
Florida Department of Children Services Abuse Hotline 800-962-2873
Looking for ways to give back and help children? Reach out to us today for volunteer opportunities.
And PLEASE remember, a misbehaving kid may be misbehaving because they are not okay…