Students in Transition Resource and Referral Guide

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Resource and Referral Information
Students In Transition Program
Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Office of Student Support Programs and Services
Students In Transition Program
5334 Parkway Boulevard
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
352-524-4980 / 813-794-4980 / 727-774-4980
Fax 813-794-4987
Table of Contents
Resource
Pages
Financial Assistance .......................................................................................................................... 4
Food/Clothing...................................................................................................................................... 5
Housing/Shelter ................................................................................................................................. 7
Advocacy/Counseling/ Crisis ......................................................................................................... 8
Transportation .................................................................................................................................. 10
Childcare/Early Childhood Development................................................................................ 10
Government/Disabilities Services/Documents .................................................................... 10
Education/Employment ................................................................................................................. 11
Medical/ Pregnancy Help and Prevention .............................................................................. 12
Affordable Rental properties ....................................................................................................... 15
Parental Involvement ..................................................................................................................... 16
Parent Involvement Contact Information ............................................................................... 17
Appendix
Pages
Pasco County Adult & Community School Flyer .................................................................... 19
SAFELINK WIRELESS®.................................................................................................................... 20
Head Start & Early Head Start Flyer .......................................................................................... 21
Budget Help ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Family Budget Worksheet ............................................................................................................. 23
Financial Academy BB&T Flyer ................................................................................................... 24
Medicaid Bus Pass Application .................................................................................................... 25
Aging & Disability Flyer…………………………………………………………………………………………27
Bethany Apartments Flyer ............................................................................................................ 28
Bethany Apartment Application ................................................................................................. 29
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DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF PASCO COUNTY
Students In Transition Program
813-794-4980 / 352-524-4980 / 727-774-4980
Dear Parent, Guardian or Youth,
This resource packet includes information that will be helpful to you and your
family. This packet is being sent to you based on the information that you provided
on the Student Residency Questionnaire/Domicile form.
The packet includes our pamphlet outlining some information about our
program and rights that you may exercise under the McKinney Vento Act should you
or your child qualify for the Students In Transition Program. Please do not hesitate
to call our program if you have any questions or are in need of further information
about our program and the rights that you and your child may have.
We wish you the very best and look forward to speaking with you if we may
be of further assistance to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Students In Transition Staff
5334 Parkway Boulevard
Land O’Lakes, Florida 34639
813-794-4980 / 727-774-4980 / 352-524-4980
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Every child has a right to free and appropriate public education.
STUDENTS IN TRANSITION
S.I.T.
Department of Student Services
If you lost your housing and now live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, camping ground, or temporary trailer; on the
street; doubled-up with family or friends; or in another type of temporary or inadequate housing, your child
might be able to receive help through a federal law called the McKinney-Vento Act.
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, children in homeless situations have the right to:
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Go to school, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there.
Attend either the local school or the school of origin, if this is in their best interest; the school of origin is
the school the child attended when he/she was permanently housed or the school in which the child was
last enrolled.
Receive transportation to and from the school of origin.
Enroll in school immediately, even if missing records and documents normally required for enrollment,
such as birth certificate, proof of residence, previous school records, or immunization/medical records.
Enroll, attend classes, and participate fully in all school activities while the school gathers records.
Have access to the same programs and services that are available to all other students, including
transportation and supplemental educational services.
Attend school with children not experiencing homelessness; a school cannot segregate a student because he or she
is homeless.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whom can I contact for help with my child's education?
Every school district has a local liaison. The Students In Transition (SIT) program is available to assist you and
your child.
How will the Students In Transition (SIT) Program help my child?
SIT will ensure you have been advised of your child's rights, will assist you in determining which school is best
for your child, will set up free lunch for your child, will assist you with securing school supplies for your child if
needed, will facilitate the transportation of your child to and from their school of origin, and will provide you
with referrals to agencies within the community that may be able to help you and your family.
Should I keep my child in their school of origin or should I move them to the local school?
Consider the following: How old is your child? How much time would your child spend commuting to and from
their school of origin? How long do you expect to be in this living arrangement? Do you expect to stay in this
area? How attached is your child to their school? Would changing schools be upsetting to your child? Are there
safety issues to consider?
What can I do to help my child in school?
Make sure your child goes to school everyday and gets plenty of rest; provide a quiet place for your child to do
homework; pay attention to your child's health and take care of problems early on; read to your child everyday,
for older children, have them read to you; listen to what your child shares with you and talk about any problems
he or she is having; encourage your child to participate in class and school activities.
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RESOURCES AND REFERRAL GUIDE
In order to receive assistance some of the agencies below require a photo ID, proof of residency and/or social
security cards for each person in the household. If needed request a written referral from SIT staff.
Financial Assistance
*(Based upon funding availability)*
Access Florida (DCF)
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Apply for Medicaid, Food Stamps and Temporary Cash
Assistance.
St. Vincent de Paul- St. Anthony of Padua
Mid-Florida Community Services
www.mfcs.us.com
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP). Deposits, Rent, utilities & electric (Once Per
Year.
Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-5PM
Pasco County Human Services
Deposits, Rent, Utilities, Electric, Medical bills
Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM
866-762-2237
Intake/Scheduling
Dade City
14446 7th St
Port Richey
9550 US HWY 19
Dade City
13853 15th Street
Port Richey
8620 Galen Wilson Blvd
Dade City
14445 7th St
Port Richey
8040 Washington St
Holiday
3214 US HWY 19
Salvation Army Service Center
Rent, electric and utilities- Call for appointment and list
of documents needed.
Metropolitan Ministries
Mon, Wed & Thurs: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-4PM
Tues: 9AM-12PM & 5PM- 7PM
Fri: 9AM-12PM
ID assistance, Rent and Utilities assistance; help with
applying for food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid.
Call for a list of documents that are required.
R.O.P.E./C.O.R. Center
www.theropecor.org
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9AM-4PM
Help with applying for cash assistance, food stamps,
Medicaid.
St. Vincent de Paul-St. Michael’s
Mon & Thurs: 1PM-3:30PM
St. Vincent de Paul- Our Lady Of the Rosary
Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9AM-11:30AM
St. Vincent de Paul-Our Lady QP
Mon, Thurs, Friday: 10AM-12PM
Tues: 12PM-2PM
St. Vincent de Paul- St. Thomas
Mon-Thurs: 9AM-4PM
St. Vincent de Paul- St. James
Mon, Thru, Fri: 10AM-12PM Tues: 12PM-2PM
Hudson
14121 Watertower Drive
Hudson
80114 SR 52
Land O’ Lakes
2348 Collier Parkway
New Port Richey
5320 Shaw St.
New Port Richey
8320 Old CR 54
Port Richey
8400 Monarch Dr.
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352-588-2243
855-643-3567
352-521-5173
727-834-3297
352-521-3126
727-847-6321
727-937-3268
727-869-6426
727-255-2353
727-819-5170
813-949-6094
727-845-4955
727-372-8600
727-862-8580
Neighborhood Care Center
Utilities and Electric
Mon, Weds, Fri: 9AM-12PM
Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills
Rent and utilities, Zephyrhills residents only.
Call for required documents.
Mon: 9AM-12PM Tues: 2PM-5PM Thurs: 10AM-1PM
Fri: 9AM-12 PM
Restored Hope
www.restoredhopefl.org
Case Management with all clients. Financial services for
water only. Budgeting and parenting classes.
Mon & Thurs: 9AM-1PM
Zephyrhills
5140 6th St
813-780-6822
Zephyrhills
38710 5th Ave.
813-810-8670
Dade City
13703 17th Street
352-437-4815
Food/Clothing
Daystar Hope Center
Mon-Fri: 9AM-12PM
Social security card or Photo ID required.
Salvation Army Service Center
Call for Appointment and list of documents that are
required.
First Baptist Church
Mon & Wed: 10AM-12PM
Bring photo ID- Family may request food three times
per year.
Love One Another Ministry
Prepared Meals
Sun: 1:30PM-3:00PM
Metropolitan Ministries
www.metromin.org/PASCO
Food Pantry, clothing available once per month.
Mon, Wed & Thurs: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-4PM
Tues: 9AM-12PM & 5PM- 7PM
Fri: 9AM-12PM
R.O.P.E./C.O.R. Center
www.theropecor.org
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9AM-4PM
Hicks Road Baptist Church – Project Life
No ID required
Tues –Thurs: 10AM –1PM
St. Vincent De Paul – St. Michaels
Food Pantry- Parish Boundaries Only.
Limited medical and prescription assistance.
Photo ID required.
Mon, & Thurs: 1:00PM – 3:30 PM
Tues, & Fri: 9AM-11:30AM
First Baptist Church of Hudson
Tues: 10AM-1PM
First United Methodist Church
Food pantry- Wed: 9AM-12PM
Dade City
15512 HWY 301
Dade City
14445 7th St
Port Richey
8040 Washington St
Dade City
37511 Church Avenue
Dade City
13853 15th Street
(Community Services Nutrition Center)
Holiday
3214 US HWY 19
Hudson
14121 Watertower Drive
Hudson
12219 Hicks Road
(Pantry behind church on Parkwood)
Hudson
8014 State Road 52
Hudson
7009 Hudson Ave
Hudson
13123 US HWY 19
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352-523-0844
352-521-3126
727-847-6321
352-567-3265
352-424-4972
727-937-3268
727-869-6426
727-255-2353
727-863-5959
727-819-5170
727-378-5885
727-868-6178
Helping Hand at Calvary Chapel
www.ccwc.org/ministries/helping-hands/
Photo ID, Social Security card & proof of residency
Mon & Wed: 10AM-1PM
St. Vincent De Paul
May receive food every two weeks
Mon, Thurs, Fri: 10AM-12PM & Tues: 12PM-2PM
The Volunteer Way (Pantry)
www.volunteerway.org
Family may request food one time per month.
Offers Haircuts and Showers. Photo ID required
Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-12PM
Moon Lake Soup Kitchen
Mon-Fri: 11AM-3PM
Sat: 10AM-12PM
Salvation Army- Center of Hope
Dinner for the public
Food Pantry by appointment only- Call for a list of
documents that are required.
Mon-Fri: 4PM-6PM
Impact Family Ministries
www.impactfamilyministries.org
Food distribution Mon: 10:30AM-12:30PM
Shady Hills United Methodist Church
ID required
Wed: 9AM-1PM
Victorious Life Church “Lily of Valley” Ministry
No documents required
Job sourcing 3rd Thursday of the month.
Food pantry Thurs: 3:30PM-6PM
Christian Social Services
Photo ID and mail showing Lutz/Land O’ Lakes
address.
Tues-Sat: 10AM-4PM
HIS Store House
Food is given out twice a month-call for dates.
Driver’s license and/or utility bill with name and
current address.
Neighborhood Care Center
Zephyrhills residents only-photo ID required/ bill with
address.
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9AM-12PM
Agape Baptist Church
Mon –Sat before 11AM
Fair Haven Baptist Church
Food Pantry
Wednesdays: 5:30PM
New Port Richey
6825 Trouble Creek Road
727-376-7733
New Port Richey
5320 Shaw Street
727-845-4955
New Port Richey
7820 Congress Street
727-815-0433
New Port Richey
10008 Moon Lake Rd
727-815-0433
Port Richey
8040 Washington Street
727-847-6321
Port Richey
8020 Washington Street
727-847-5000
Shady Hills
15925 Greenglen Lane
727-856-2948
Wesley Chapel
6542 Applewood Drive
813-994-0685
Land O’ Lakes
5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd
813-995-0088
Zephyrhills
39031 SR 54
Corner of 20th
813-783-2141
Zephyrhills
5140 6th Street
813-780-6822
Zephyrhills
39735 Chancey Rd.
813-788-3330
(1.5 miles east of US 301, next to the county park)
Zephyrhills
34927 Eiland Blvd
813-782-7115
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Chancey Road Church Food Ministry
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9AM-10:30AM
Registration 9AM-10AM
Food Box distributed at 10:30AM
Zephyrhills
34921 Chancey Rd
813-788-4881
Housing/Shelter
Catholic Charities/Bethany Family Apartments
For Families with disabilities- See flyer and
application in Appendix (Pg. 28 & 29)
Habitat for Humanity
Pasco County Housing Authority
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM-4:30PM
Florida Housing Search
Search for housing with a variety of search criteria
including: cost of rent, deposit, credit checks,
acceptance of pets, section 8.
Catholic Charities
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Down payment assistance for HUD homes.
Pasco Women’s Shelter- Catholic Charities
Women & women with children.
R.O.P.E./C.O.R. Center
$45/ week per person. Three meals provided a day.
Men and women over 18.
Youth and family Alternatives-RAP House
Ages 10-17
Salvation Army Domestic Violence Shelter
Pasco County
Sunrise of Pasco Domestic Violence Shelter
Dade City
13326 Lee Street #1
West Pasco
4131 Madison St
New Port Richey
East/Central Pasco
15017 US Hwy 301
Dade City, 33523
Dade City
36739 SR 52 Suite 108
352-526-6958
727-859-9038
352-567-1444
352-567-0848
727-862-7323
www.floridahousingsearch.org
New Port Richey
5609 US Suite 1
Hudson
7801 Maryland Ave
Hudson
7909 Rhodes Rd.
New Port Richey
7522 Plathe Rd
1-888-816-6968
727-861-4840
727-255-2353
727-869-6426
727-835-1777
727-856-6498
East- 352-521-3120
West-727-856-5797
G.W.H. Runaway and Youth Crisis Shelter
Polk County
Beacon House
Pinellas County -Men
Metropolitan Ministries Outreach Center-Hillsborough
www.metromin.org/Housing
Uplift U transitional housing- Long-term residential
program for families with children and single women.
863-595-0220
727-823-5780
813-209-1000
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Salvation Army Multiple Options
Tampa -Requires ID
Tampa
1514 North Florida Ave
813-221-4440
Sober men and women may stay 5 consecutive nights
then $10 per night charge.
Lakeland
Sally House
863-682-8179
Family shelter - Photo ID and social security card for
everyone and marriage license for couples.
Pinellas
727-821-9123
Men's dorm, women's dorm and family dorm.
Hernando
352-799-2912
Men only- "press 3"
Women only-"press 4"
Clearwater
1552 S. Myrtle Ave
727-446-5964
727-895-4912
Jericho Road Ministries
Hernando
2 forms of ID
Grace House
Pinellas County
CASA Domestic Violence
Pinellas County
Dawn Center- Domestic Violence Shelter
Hernando County
Mary and Martha House
Hillsborough County
The Spring of Tampa Bay- Domestic Violence Shelter
Hillsborough County
352-686-8759
813-645-7874
813-247-7233
Advocacy/Counseling/ Crisis
Bay Area Legal
www.bals.org
Free civil legal services to qualified and low-income
residents & nonprofits.
New Port Richey
8406 Massachusetts Ave
Dade City
37718 Meridian Ave
Foreclosure Assistance
Domestic Violence Law
Pasco County Homeless Coalition
United Way of Pasco-Helpline
727-847-5494
1-352-567-9044
1-800-625-2257
1-800-500-1119 ext. 3
727-842-8605
877-828-8929 –Toll free
727-845-4537 or dial 211
Pasco Kid’s First
www.pascokidsfirst.org
Prevent, assess and treat children of abuse and neglect.
Catholic Charities
BayCare Behavioral Health
www.baycare.org
New Port Richey
7344 Little Road
727-845-8080
1-800-242-9012
Dade City
14527 7th St
Lutz
Emergency Intake Adult and Children
21808 St Rd 54
New Port Richey
Adult Facility
8002 King Helie Blvd
Children Facility
8132 King Helie Blvd
Emergency Crisis Line
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352-521-1474
813-428-6100
727-841-4430
727-834-3959
727-849-9988
Hernando-Pasco Hospice
(HPH Hospice)
www.hph-hospice.org
Gulfside Hospice
www.ghppc.org
Information and Referral Line
1-866-940-0962
Dade City
37826 Sky Ridge Cir
New Port Richey
6117 Trouble Creek Rd
Pasco Information/Referral line
Calls will be returned within 24 hours
24 hour referral line
Adolescent Prevention Center
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org/
Operation PAR- Adolescent Intervention Center
www.operationpar.org
Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM
Substance abuse treatment
Domestic Violence Outreach Program
Port Richey
8040 Washington St
Sunrise Domestic and Sexual Violence Center
Kinship Services
Emotional support, information and referrals.
Youth and Family Alternatives
www.yfainc.org
Local Hotline
Dade City
38022 River Rd
New Port Richey
7524 Plathe Rd
New Port Richey
5207 Trouble Creek Rd
Lifespan Mental Health Services
www.lifespanservices.com
Individual, couple, and family counseling.
Pasco Mental Health Foundation
www.pascomentalhealthfoundation.com
Financial assistance with counseling and medications.
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aatampa-area.org
Al-Anon or Alateen
www.tampabayalanon.org
Port Richey
P.O. Box 261
813-780-1235
727-845-5707
727-992-9653
1-888-727-6398
727-816-1640
727-842-9717
352-521-3120
1-888-920-8761
352-523-5020
727-835-4166
727-847-0069
727-364-2582
813-933-9123
727-847-0777
888-425-2666
813-881-9372
Narcotics Anonymous
Runaway Hotline
727-842-2433
1800-(RUNAWAY)
(786-2929)
Tampa Bay Crisis Center
www.crisiscenter.com
Tampa
14901One Crisis Plaza
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide/ Depression Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
RAINN (Rape & Incest)
813-964-1964
1-800-273-8255
727-791-3131
1-800-962-2873
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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Transportation
Pasco County Public Transportation
See application in Appendix (Pg. 25 & 26)
Port Richey
8620 Galen Wilson Blvd
727-834-3322
352-521-4587
813-235-6073
Paratrasnit information line
1-800-983-2435
(Call to determine eligibility for subsidized rides)
Childcare/Early Childhood Development
P.L.A.C.E.
www.pasco.k12.fl.us/place
Before & after school care with Pasco County Schools.
The Early Learning Coalition
www.phelc.org
Financial Assistance with daycare.
Boys & Girls Club
www.bgctampa.org
Out of school activities ages 5-18.
813-794-2298
727-774-2298
352-524-2298
Dade City
15000 US Hwy 301
Courtside Commons
New Port Richey
7334 Little Road - Suite 102
Dade City
38749 Patti Lane
Port Richey
8239 Youth Lane
FDLRS
Assists in the evaluation and securing of appropriate
education or other needed services to all children and
youth, birth through 21 years of age who have or are at
risk of developing special or unique needs.
Healthy Families
www.healthyfamiliesfla.org
Provides families with information, referrals, and
services regarding parenting and child development.
352-834-0052
727-569-1004
352-583-2994
727-842-5673
352-524-2630
727-774-2630
813-794-2630
727-861-3436
Government/Disabilities Services/Documents
Courthouse
Social Security Administration
Replacement Cards
Victim's Advocate – Sheriff’s Department Pasco
New Port Richey
7530 Little Rd
Dade City
38053 Live Oaks Ave
Tampa
4010 Gunn Hwy
New Port Richey
7432 Little Rd
Disability.gov
Online listing of programs and services
727-847-2411
352-523-2411
1- 800-772-1213
727-844-7780
www.disability.gov
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Sertoma
www.sertoma.org
Services/assistance with obtaining devices to assist
with hearing needs.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
www.apd.myflorida.com
Aging and Disability Resource Center
See flyer in Appendix Pg. 27
Lighthouse For the Visually Impaired & Blind
www1.lvib.org
Voc Rehab @ Career Source
www.careercentral.jobs
Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM
Catholic Charities
Immigration Help
727-834-5479
1-800-615-8720
1-800-963-5337
Port Richey
8610 Galen Wilson Blvd
727-815-0303
New Port Richey
4440 Grand Blvd
727-484-3400
Dade City
37733 Meridian Ave
St. Petersburg,
1213 16th St N
Dade city
37240 Lock St
http://www.vitalchek.com
Dade City
13941 15th Street, Room #212
Farmworker’s Self-help Inc.
Immigration Help
Birth Certificates
Florida Department of Health
New Port Richey
10841 Little Rd
352-521-1218
727-893-1313
352-567-1432
352-521-1450
727-861-5250 ext. 151
Education/Employment
Adult ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Career Source
www.careercentral.jobs
Job searching assistance
Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM
Labor Ready
Matches workers to businesses for temporary
employment.
Connections Job Development
Free career counseling, resume assistance, skill
building and job leads.
GED Information
See flyer in Appendix (Pg. 19)
813-794-2251
727-774-2251
(Director of Adult Ed) 352-524-2251
New Port Richey
4400 Grand Blvd
Spring Hill
7361 Forest Oaks Blvd
Zephyrhills
6038 Gall Blvd
Hudson
6810 Tower Drive
New Port Richey
5841 Main Street
727-484-3400
352-200-3020
813-377-1300
727-863-9498
727-849-4724
352-524-2206
813-794-2206
727-774-2206
888-279-1988
Goodwill Industries
www.goodwill-suncoast.org
Job training and skills
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Head Start/ Early Head Start
See flyer in Appendix (Pg. 21)
352-524-2730
813-794-2730
727-774-2730
Gainesville
352-377-2555
www.gainesville.jobcorps.gov
Homestead
305-257-4800
www.homestead.jobcorps.gov
Jacksonville
904-360-8200
www.jacksonville.jobcorps.gov
Pinellas
727-551-2900
www.pinellascounty.jobcorps.gov
813-794-4980
727-774-4980
352-524-4980
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Job Corps
Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational
training program administered by the U.S. Department
of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24
improve the quality of their lives through vocational
and academic training.
Students in Transition Program
Homeless education program for the District School
Board of Pasco County.
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Medical/ Pregnancy Help and Prevention
1-800-352-2437
1-866-762-2237
Aids Hotline
Access Florida
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Medicaid
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Quit smoking hotline (Press 3)
Healthy Kids
www.healthykids.org
Affordable health insurance ages: 1-19
1-800-227-2345
1-800-821-5437
1-877-427-9825(TTY/TDD)
1-855-643-3467
Mid-Florida Community SVCS
Medication assistance for low-income.
Children’s Medical Services - Dept. of Health
Early intervention services to infants and toddlers
(birth to thirty-six months) with significant
developmental delays or a condition that places them at
risk of developmental delay.
727-767-4403
Agency for Person’s with Disabilities
1-800-615-8720
Florida Kid Care
www.floridakidcare.org
Good Samaritan Clinic
www.goodsamclinic.org
By appointment only- Must show proof of Pasco
County residency and proof of household income.
Application available online. Primary care, dental
program (extractions and fillings) and medication
assistance.
1-888-540-5437
New Port Richey
5334 Aspen Street
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727-848-7789
Pasco County Health Dept.
WIC Nutrition Program
www.floridawic.org
Family Health ServicesWell-child check-ups
School and sports physicals
Family planning
STD screening and treatment
Tuberculosis screening and treatment
*Main street clinic houses the prenatal program and
teen clinic, with services for pregnant women, families
and children.
*New Port Richey Little Road Clinic offers primary
care, HIV and Aids Programs.
Land O’Lakes
4135 Land O Lakes Blvd
New Port Richey
5640 Main Street
New Port Richey
10841 Little Rd
Hudson
11511 Denton Avenue
Dade City
13941 15th St
Holiday
2318 U.S Highway
Zephyrhills
4717 Airport Rd
Operation PAR-Methadone clinic
Port Richey
7720 Washington St
Pasco Pediatric Foundation
School Referral needed
Premier Community Health Care
www.premierhc.org
Dental, behavioral health, adult and pediatric services.
Based on sliding scale.
Pasco-Hernando State College Dental Hygiene
Cleanings $25 (6 month to 1 year waiting list).
Mobile Medical Unit
www.wearethehope.org/mobile-medical-unit.htm
Travels to more than a dozen locations in Pasco
County serving homeless residents who have no
insurance. Can receive basic health care on the mobile
unit at no charge. Schedule posted on website.
Alpha House-Maternity
Catholic Charities
Adoption, referral for needs.
Pregnancy Care Center
Assistance with baby items, information and referrals.
S.O.L.V.E.
Driver license required and a WIC card if possible.
Bring Paperwork proving on public assistance. 2
months residency in Pasco or utility bill verifying
address. Maternity clothes and baby items given,
including a car seat 2 weeks before due date.
Mon-Fri: 10AM-4PM
West Pasco Pregnancy Center
www.pascopregnancy.com
Free ultrasounds, pregnancy test, counseling,
resources and referrals.
813-558-5173
727-841-4425
727-861-5250
727-861-5661
352-521-1450
727-943-5505
813-780-0740
727-816-1200
727-816-1200
352-518-2000
727-645-4185
727-816-3281
727-324-7823
Tampa
201 S. Tampania Ave
St Petersburg
701 5th Ave
Dade City
3733 Meridian Ave
Zephyrhills
38021 8th Ave
New Port Richey
6102 Indiana Ave
New Port Richey
5330 George Street
24-hour helpline
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813-875-2024
727-822-8190
352-521-1218
813-780-6885
727-848-0203
727-846-9999
1-800-712-4357
Healthy Start
Home visits, childbirth and parenting education,
emotional support, birth control and family planning
information. Help with quitting smoking, breastfeeding.
Planned Parenthood
www.plannedparenthood.org
Birth control, HIV testing, emergency contraception,
STD testing, pregnancy testing, abortion services.
Zephyrhills- 813-780-0740
Dade City- 352-521-1450
Hudson- 727-861-5661
New Port Richey/Little Road- 727-861-5250
New Port Richey/Main Street- 727-841-4425
Tampa
8068 North 56th Street
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813-980-3555
Affordable Rental properties
Cypress Manor
Cypress Groves Apartments
Evergreen Court - LOL
4142 My Lady LN - LOL
Pasco County Housing Authority
813-996-4231
352-583-4344
Dade City Apts. Ltd
Orangewood Lakes Apt.
315 Willingham Ave. – Dade City
6701 S Osteen Rd - NPR
352-521-3595
727-848-1212
Dade City RRH Ltd II
Green meadow Apts.
Country Side Villas
3931 Green meadows Dr.
37305 Countryside – Dade City
Zephyrhills
352-567-0764
850-875-3596
Candlewood Apts.
Heritage Villas of
12771 Candlewood Circle – Dade City
6036 Green Dr. - ZEPH
352-567-1897
813-783-2275
Dade Oaks Elderly
Park Place Ltd.
37347 Autumn Dr. – Dade City
39234 Park Place Cir.
Pasco Co Housing Authority
Zephyrhills
352-521-3015
813-783-1239
Oakcrest Apartments II
Village Walk Apts.
14940 Willowbrook Dr. – Dade City
39216 Village Chase - Zephyrhills
352-567-3248
813-782-1150
Oakcrest Apartments LTD
Evergreen Village Apts.
14940 Willowbrook Dr. – Dade City
38415 Evergreen Village Dr.-Zephyrhills
352-567-3248
813-782-2740
Anclote Villas Apts.
Parkhill Terrace Apts.
14932 Flowers Dr. - Hudson
6002 Parkhill Dr. - ZEPH
727-863-6063
813-782-4679
Sunset Villas Apts.
Cypress Green Apts.
14710 Dayspring Dr. - Hudson
6036 Green Dr. - ZEPH
727-863-6063
813-783-2275
Pasco County Cypress Farms
Cypress Groves Apartments
38727 Patti Lane- Dade City
4142 My Lady LN.
Pasco CO Housing Authority
Land O Lakes
352-583-4661
813-996-4231
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Parental Involvement
The education of children requires a commitment, a commitment from the larger community,
school, parents and students. Don't underestimate the importance of your involvement in your
child's education.
Ways that you can get involved:
Contact your child's school for ways you can become more involved in your child's education and
decisions made at his/her school.
Contact SIT for a list of Parent Involvement contacts throughout the county.
Take the parent's pledge at: http://www.projectappleseed.org/pledge.html
"It takes a village to raise a child"
- African Proverb
"He who opens a school door, closes a prison" - French Poet
"Responsibility for our children's education must begin at home"
- President Obama
For more information please contact the Students In Transition program at:
813-794-4980
352-524-4980
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727-774-4980
Parent Involvement Contact Information
Each of the schools below offers events for families, to support them as they encourage their
child’s academic success. Call and see what they have to offer you and your family.
Anclote Elementary School
Deborah Edwards
813-794-3216 / 727-774-3216 / 352-524-3216
Chasco Elementary School
Jennifer Gobelli
813-794-1218 / 727-774-1218 / 352-524-1218
Calusa Elementary School
Andrea Morale
813-794-3700 / 727-774-3700 / 352-524-3700
Chester W. Taylor Elementary School
Carmen
813-794-6902 / 727-774-6902 / 352-524-6902
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
Monica Russ
813-794-5107 / 727-774-5107 / 352-524-5107
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Cheryl Furia
813-794-7606 / 727-774-7606 / 352-524-7606
Mary Giella Elementary School
Shirley Picklo
813-794-5829 / 727-774-5829 / 352-524-5829
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
Katherine Mitchell
813-794-7773 / 727-774-7773 / 352-524-7773
Hudson Elementary School
Lisa Ganes
813-794-4016 / 727-774-4016 / 352-524-4016
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Lacoochee Elementary School
Diana Perez
813-794-5612 / 727-774-5612 / 352-524-5612
Mitty P. Locke Elementary School
Mary Ann Brown
813-794-3100 / 727-774-3100 / 352-524-3100
James M Marlow Elementary School
Mary Whitehead
813-794-8600 / 727-774-8600 / 352-524-8600
Moon Lake Elementary School
Christy Widner
813-794-4600 / 727-774-4600 / 352-524-4600
North West Elementary School
Donna Garcia
813-794-4714 / 727-774-4714 / 352-524-4714
Pasco Elementary School
Vickie Norris
813-794-5208 / 727-774-5208 / 352-524-5208
Richey Elementary School
Carrie Winans
813-794-3507 / 727-774-3507 / 352-524-3507
Schrader Elementary School
Janice Montaldi
813-794-5900 / 727-774-5900 / 352-524-5900
Sunray Elementary School
Andriana Danwing
813-794-9100 / 727-774-9100 / 352-524-9100
West Zephyrhills Elementary School
Joan Sanzo
813-794-6302 / 727-774-6302 / 352-524-6302
Woodland Elementary School
Sara Belmonte
813-794-6413 / 727-774-6413 / 352-524-6413
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Pasco County Adult & Community School Flyer
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO START WORKING ON YOUR FUTURE!!!!!
The Pasco County Adult and Community School program is designed to offer all adults, regardless of age or
experience, opportunities to:

Participate in a continuing education program that meets individual needs and abilities.

Acquire basic and fundamental academic skills.

Pursue a high school education/GED diploma.

Acquire job training.

Enhance one’s economic efficiency.

Acquire an awareness and appreciation of the arts.

Grow in knowledge, understanding and critical thinking.
Adult Job Preparatory: Career Education
• Resident - $2.78 per contact hour
• Non-Resident - $11.17 per contact hour
Adult Continuing Workforce Education
• Resident - $4.50 per contact hour
• Non-Resident - $7.30 per contact hour
Adult General Education
• Resident - $30 per term
• Out-of-State Fee - $90 per term
• Non-Resident - $120 per term
Fee waivers may be granted only for those students identified by statute and those students under specific
contractual agreements.
MARCHMAN TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
7825 Campus Drive
New Port Richey, FL
34653
(727) 774-1700
MOORE-MICKENS EDUCATION CENTER
38301 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Dade City, FL
33525
(352) 524-9000
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SAFELINK WIRELESS®
SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is U.S. government supported program for Income eligible households
provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. In order to participate in the SAFELINK WIRELESS® service, persons
must meet certain eligibility requirements set by each State where the service is to be provided. These
requirements are based on a person’s participation in a state or Federal support programs or by meeting the
Income Poverty Guidelines as defined by the U.S. Government. SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is limited to
one person per household.
TracFone Wireless is America’s largest and number one prepaid cell phone provider in the U.S. With over 10
million subscribers, TracFone Wireless has been the undisputed leader in prepaid wireless since its founding in
1996. TracFone Wireless is a subsidiary of América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V. (“AMX”) (BMV: AMX; NYSE:
AMX; NASDAQ: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL). América Móvil is the fourth largest cell phone company in the
world and the largest in all of the Americas with more than 153 million cell phone subscribers. América Móvil
has been named “Technology Hot 100” company by Business Week for the past two years in a row.
TracFone Wireless’ formula for success is simple – exclusive focus on prepaid cell phones and service. Unlike
most prepaid providers, TracFone Wireless does not require its customers to enter into a service contract.
TracFone Wireless customers enjoy the freedom TracFone has to offer – No Bills, No Contracts, No Surprises –
you are in control. Prepaid is all TracFone Wireless does and with over 10 million subscribers, TracFone Wireless
does it better than anybody else.
TracFone Wireless believes that cell phone ownership is a right and an important tool for individual success in
today's world. Everyone should have a cell phone without the need for a contract or a high credit rating. People
should have the right to always know what their cell phone service will cost and no one should have to pay more
than they want or can afford. TracFone Wireless believes in making the cost to own & maintain a cell phone as
low as possible and TracFone Wireless never charges extra fees to activate your service.
TracFone Wireless is glad to lead the movement in the U.S. to make cell phone service available to everyone.
TracFone Wireless invests hundreds of millions of dollars every year to reduce the prices of our cell phones and
make them affordable for all.
Our Phones
TracFone Wireless has a global relationship with major manufacturers such as Motorola, Nokia, LG and Kyocera.
Therefore, TracFone Wireless is able to bring the highest quality phones and features to customers at the best
prices. TracFone Wireless offers a range of cell phones from basic models such as the Motorola C139 to the
Motorola W376g.
Our Coverage
TracFone Wireless is renowned for offering the best coverage of any cell phone provider. Our signals are carried
on the towers of over 30 major carriers around the U.S. To verify your coverage area, service and cell phone
availability, please enter your Zip Code at the Buy Phones page.
Our Retailers
TracFone Wireless has a very close working relationship with its retail partners. TracFone Wireless are the
leading cell phone sold at many of the top retail chains, which means that we are held to a higher standard than
other providers in terms of service and delivery. You can find our phones at nearly 70,000 stores around the
country, as well as our Airtime Cards.
Contact Information
SafeLink: 1-800-378-1684 TracFone: 1-800-867-7183 Net10: 1-877-836-2368
Mailing Address: TracFone Wireless, Inc.
9700 NW 112th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
For Customer Feedback
CustomerFeedback@tracfone.com
For Customer Escalations
CustomerEscalations@tracfone.com
Or call us at: 1-800-876-5753
For Corporate Email Communications
CorporateOffice@tracfone.com
To apply online visit: https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/enroll_lifeline.aspx
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Head Start & Early Head Start Flyer
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Budget Help
Many folks have difficulty finding ways to make ends meet. Here are some suggestions to get
control of your money:
 Living within your means. If there is more going out than coming in there needs to be
some decisions and changes in spending. This is crucial to resolving money problems.
Plan out expenses you know you have regularly and make a plan to cover these expenses.
If you have more output than input consider what can be eliminated.
 Have an emergency fund. Stuff happens! Even if it is just a few dollars, sock it away for
those times when life happens as it invariably will.
 Eliminate living on credit. Folks who use credit to cover the cost for their basic need items
like food and shelter or to reward themselves with "fun" toys will often find themselves in
a deep hole of debt that can be difficult to climb out of. If you want something instead of
reaching for the plastic get an envelope and put a dollar inside. Add to that dollar
whenever you can. You will probably enjoy that item much more once you get it!
Complete the budget on the following page. Spend some time thinking about what you learn
from this. Talk to your partner if you have one
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Family Budget Worksheet
Family Budget: ___________
Fill in your monthly expenses and income below:
EXPENSES:
Personal:
Rent
Clothing
Utilities:
Services (hair cuts)
Electricity
Childcare
Water
Entertainment (going out)
Gas
Laundry expenses
Cable or Satellite
Other
Phone (wireless and landline)
Other
Car:
TOTAL EXPENSES:
Loan
Insurance
INCOME:
Gas
Pay from employment
Maintenance / repairs
SSI or other benefit
Food:
Child support
Groceries
Other employment
Dining out
Partner or spouse income or benefit
Medical (physical, dental, vision)
Other
Premiums
TOTAL INCOME:
Co-pays
Other
What is higher, your expenses or income?
If your income is higher, great, now how much are you saving each month?
If your expenses are higher, you have some decisions to make. How can you lower your
expenses? Or, how can you increase your income?
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Financial Academy BB&T Flyer
Financial academy
Online learning –
come grow with us
Brought to you by BB&T Bank
* Go to www.everfi.com/login and select “I’m a
student”
* Enter the class registration code ooiobia9
* Fill in required fields, select a User ID and Password
* Start learning with our online academy
Topics covered:
Financing for college
Consumer Fraud
Banking
Credit Scores
and more…
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Medicaid Bus Pass Application
PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (PCPT)
MEDICAID BUS PASS APPLICATION
8620 Galen Wilson Boulevard Port Richey, Florida 34668
Medicaid bus passes are issued to Medicaid eligible recipients who have no other means of transportations to and
from necessary medical appointments. The doctors MUST be Medicaid providers and provide Medicaid
compensable services.
You’ll also enjoy more flexibility in making medical appointments and more mobility in your everyday life as the
pass allows you trips on PCPT Transit System.
Your monthly bus passes will be forwarded to you via mail. Please fill out this form in its entirely, otherwise we
cannot process the bus pass application.
Mr./ Mrs./ Ms.
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Social Security #
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
Apt #
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
City State County
Zip
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Condo/Apartment, Sub-Division or Mobile Home Park
Closest Major Intersection
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone (home) (work) Date of Birth Sex (M) (F)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
*The information below is optional and is used for statistical reporting purposes only. It is not used to determine eligibility for service.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
*Race/Ethnicity:
American Indian______ Asian or Pacific Indian_____
Black, Not Hispanic Origin_____ Hispanic_____
White, Not Hispanic Origin______
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
*Household Yearly Income * Source of Income *Number in Household
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
*Marital Status
Medicaid # (10 digits)
Medicaid Gold Card # (8 digits)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Household Members Name Relationship Age Driv. Lic.(Y/N)
Type of Vehicle (Please list each member)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you own a vehicle? Yes____ No ____ Do you have a Driver’s License? Yes ____ No____
Type of vehicle (car/van, etc) _________ Does any member of your household own a vehicle? Yes____ No ____
Do you have friends or family members in the County who can transport you? Yes____ No____ If not, why?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list all Hospitals, Doctors and Medical Facilities that you visit on a regular basis:
NAME OF DOCTOR OR FACILITY:
ADDRESS:
TYPE OF TREATMENT:
# OF VISITS
PER MONTH
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NOTE: If someone other than the applicant has completed this form please provide the appropriate information in the space below.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Relationship to Applicant
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
City State Zip
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Telephone _____________________________________________________________________________________________
This information is available in an accessible format upon request. To request these formats, please contact PCPT.
I understand and affirm that the information provided in this application is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that providing false or misleading information, or making fraudulent claims, or making false statements on behalf of others
constitutes a felony under the laws of the State of Florida. I agree to notify the PCPT office of any changes in my status immediately and
understand that this may affect my eligibility to use these services.
Applicant’s Signature ___________________________________
Date _________________
West Central East FAX: TTY Access
(727) 834-3322 (813) 235-6073 (352) 521-4587 (727) 859-0589 7-1-1
PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA
Collection of Social Security Numbers Notice (Program Participants)
Florida Statute 119.071 (5) and Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 435.910, require any agency that
collects Social Security numbers to provide a written explanation to the individual of the reason for its collection.
Why is Pasco County Public Transportation collecting your Social Security number?
Pasco County Public Transportation is collecting your Social Security number as part of its responsibility to
determine transportation eligibility. We do this to assess transportation services that are funded by the state or
federal government for which you may qualify.
The provision of your Social Security number is voluntary, and your information will remain confidential and
protected under penalty of law. We will not use or give out your Social Security number for any other reason,
including referrals to other agencies, unless you have signed a separate form consenting to the release of
information to another agency.
Your signature below is required to acknowledge you have been given this notice and understand the reason why
Pasco County Public Transportation collects your Social Security number.
__________________________________
Signature
__________________________
Date
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Bethany Apartments Flyer
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Bethany Apartment Application
BETHANY FAMILY APARTMENTS
A PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG, INC
13326 LEE ST. #1 DADE CITY, FL 33525
Initial Request for Supportive Services Program Participation
Date:
I am interested in the Supportive Services Program and living in the Bethany Family Apartments.
Name:
Contact Information:
You may call me at this number:
OR
Come see me at this location:
 Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday
ON:
DATE:
/
the best time to get in touch with me is:
/
 Mornings between
and
AM
and
PM
AND/OR
 Afternoons between
I have
adults and
children in my family.
NOTE: The apartments are limited to 2 adults and 1 to 3 children under age 18, depending on age and gender of each child, due to HUD
home living arrangement requirements
 YES
I have at least one family member with a disability.
 NO
NOTE: A disabled family member is required for acceptance in to Bethany Family Apartments due to HUD home living arrangement
requirements
My family is currently homeless.
 YES
 NO
NOTE: Homelessness status is a requirement for acceptance into the Bethany Family Apartments due to HUD home living arrangement
requirements
My current Family Income is: $
Signature:
Date:
Thank you for considering the Bethany Family Apartments Supportive Services Program. We will
make every effort to contact you within 24-business hours. Our office is open 8-5, Monday through
Friday. You are encouraged to come in during business hours to discuss your needs with the Program
Manager or the Supportive Services Life Coach for further information.
I learned of the Program from:
I was referred to
Bethany Family Apartments by:
App #: ________ Resident No.:
(OR)
Telephone Number:
Intake Staff Initials:
Date:
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