Duval and Clay Counties have many resources to assist families of
exceptional children. The FDLRS, address, phone number and Web
Address below has published a wonderful resource guide indicating such areas as
hotlines, public school exceptional programs, vocational and post-secondary
programs, residential respite care, medical and diagnostic services, mental
health resources, equipment and materials, recreational activities, summer
camps, parent groups/parent education and information, transportation, financial
resources, legal resources and other information. The listing has
over 200 resources available.
You may write to the below address for a
copy of the booklet " SPECIAL PLACES FOR SPECIAL KIDS" or access it via the
World Wide Web. The NAS Jacksonville Fleet and Family Support Center
Receptionist/Information & Referral Specialist has a copy that you may come
in and review.
Contact Glenn Barton, Work Life & Family Consultant,
for an EFMP Application, plus general EFM Program information.
The
Florida Youth Challenge Academy program is a structured, quasi-military training
and mentoring program for at-risk youth that develops the life skills,
educational levels and employment potential of 16-18 year old high-school
drop-outs /expellee or disenrollee. Refer to detailed listing for more
information.