County government – community public
library
ST. JOSEPH’S CHILDREN’S WELLNESS
AND SAFETY CENTER
3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
https://baycare.org/locations/s/st-josephs-
childrens-wellness-and-safety-center
813-615-0589 | 1-800-BAYCARE
Safety and health programs exclusively for
children, Mobile Medical Clinic, education and
classes, Safety Store
SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH
CENTERS, INC.
Ruskin: 2814 14th Ave. S.E. – Bilingual Staff
Wimauma: 5121 S.R. 674 – Bilingual Staff
www.suncoast-chc.org
813-653-6100
Full Service Pediatric, Dental, Optometry, free
pregnancy tests, school and sport physicals,
immunizations, insurance help, pharmacy
and prescription assistance, Wellness on
Wheels, Mobile Dental, Medicaid, Medicare
and most insurance plans accepted.
Walk-ins Welcome
SUPPORTING & EMPOWERING
EDUCATIONAL & DEVELOPMENTAL
SERVICES (SEEDS) CHILDREN’S BOARD
SEEDS Program, 3924 Premier North Dr.
Tampa, FL 33618
www.childrenshomenetwork.org/seeds
813-901-3439
A multidisciplinary intervention team
composed of schools, community and family
representatives, The primary goal of SEEDS
is to provide support for children by age and
reading on level by third grade
THE CHILDREN’S HOME, INC
10909 Memorial Hwy., Tampa, FL 33615
www.childrenshome.org
813-855-4435
Foster care services, Family support services,
SEEDS program
THE HOPE FUND
658 Chipper Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573
www.TheHopeFundscc.org
cmhm83@gmail.com
813-732-8320
After school program providing mentors,
tutors, readers. Many small group programs
for children to help them grow and learn to
become responsible adults. We also offer
a scholarship program for all students! All
volunteer, join us! Español
THE SALVATION ARMY OF TAMPA
1603 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
www.salvationarmyflorida.org/tampa
Kelly.garrett@uss.salvationarmy.org
813.549.5300
After School – Summer Programs, The mission
of The Salvation Army is to preach the gospel
of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in
His name without discrimination
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raise children affected by foster care,
Townhomes have reduced rent incentives.
Non-profit residential village where fosterto
adopt families and volunteering seniors
live the proverb “It takes a Village to Raise
A Child” together. Offering Retirement
Communities, Kinship - Relative Caregiver,
Support Groups, Mental Health Service,
Low Income/Affordable Housing, Service/
Leadership, Organizations, Elder Services,
Family Resources
PALEO PRESERVE FOSSIL MUSEUM
4140 24th Street SE, Ruskin, FL 33570
http://paleopreserve.com
info@paleopreserve.com
Small fossil museum that highlights the Leisey
Shell pit discovery and Florida’s fossil history
for youth and adults. Children’s Services,
Education, Volunteer
PCAT LITERACY MINISTRIES
Ruskin Elementary, 101 E. College Ave.
Ruskin, FL 33570
www.pcatliteracyministries.org
christine.pcat@gmail.com
813-589-2103
After school literacy program, Parents plus
children, ages 5 to 7 learning to read and write
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AMERICA
1-312-663-3520
Improve child well-being and prevent all types
of abuse and neglect
REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT
ASSOCIATION (RCMA)
312 Hwy. 41 S., Ruskin, FL 33570
www.rcma.org
813-671-5624
Childcare Provider, Teen Parents, Headstart,
Family Development Training & Credentialing
Program, Español, Volunteers Needed,
Immigration, Assistance with Crisis Needs,
Mental Health Service, Support Groups,
Employment Services
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN –
TAMPA
12502 USF Pine Dr., Tampa, FL 33612
www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org/
tampa
ngonzalez@shrinenet.org
813-972-2250
Provides assistance for children with
neuromuscular-skeletal conditions, burn
injuries and other healthcare needs, Español
SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCE
CENTER DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES
201 14th Ave. S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570
www.HCFLGov.net
813-671-7647
Volunteer Advisory Council, Support,
Education and Navigation, Assistance with
Crisis Needs
SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY
15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
www.hcplc.org/locations/southshore
813-273-3652
CHRYSALIS HEALTH
6800 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 165
Tampa, FL 33614
Chrysalishealth.com
813-443-4827
Offers programs for mental health, substance
abuse, and child care
FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER
101 1st Ave. N.E., Ruskin, FL 33570
www.firehouseculturalcenter.org
info@FirehouseCulturalCenter.org
813-645-7651
A unique hub for arts and education,
Programming for children during
school breaks
FL KIDCARE
www.floridakidcare.org
connect@healthykids.org
1-888-540-5437
Emergency Services Financial/Insurance,
Health, Mental Health
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1105 E. Kennedy Blvd.,Tampa, FL 3302
www.info.HillsWeb@FLHealth.gov
813-307-8000
Children’s Services, Employment, Health,
Hunger, Service
GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
700 E. Twiggs, Suite #750, Tampa, FL
www.GALTampa.org
yvonne.marrone@gal.fl.gov
813-307-3325
The Guardian ad Litem Program advocates
for children in the foster care system using a
network of well-trained volunteers, Volunteers
Needed
HEAD START/ EARLY HEAD START
PROGRAM
3639 W. Waters Ave., Suite 500
Tampa, FL 33614
www.hillsboroughcounty.org/headstart
813-272-5140
Education, Development services
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL,
SUMMER CARE
HOST - Hillsborough Out of School Time
Administrative Office: 813-744-8941 ext. 3
Before school programming, After school
programming, During school breaks
HISPANIC SERVICES COUNCIL
2902 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 201
Tampa, FL 33607
www.hispanicservicescouncil.org
813-936-7700
Hispanic services, Education, Financial
NEW LIFE VILLAGE
4926 Venice Lake Dr., Tampa, FL 33619
www.newlifevillage.org
mariah@newlifevillage.org
813-304-0623
Residential village for foster and adoptive
families and seniors to live together and
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/www.rcma.org
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/www.firehouseculturalcenter.org
/www.floridakidcare.org
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/www.hispanicservicescouncil.org
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