Hearth Project Polk County School Board

1915 S. Floral Ave, Bartow, Fl 33830 (863) 534-0801/ (863) 534-0629/ (863) 534-0202

Fax (863) 534-0210

08 Fall

Resource and Referral Information

Polk County School Board Members

Frank O’Reilly

District 1

Lori Cunningham

District 2

Hazel Sellers

District 3

Dick Mullenax

District 4

Kay Fields

District 5

Debra Wright District 6

Tim Harris District 7

Dr. Sherrie Nickell

Superintendent

Polk County School Board Mission:

To ensure rigorous, relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement for our students.

(863)534-0801, (863)534-0629, (863)534-0202

Dear Parent, Guardian or Youth,

This resource book is being sent to you based on information that you

have provided. The Hearth Resource and Referral Guide provides

information about our program and the legal rights that you may exercise

under the McKinney-Vento Act should you or your child qualify for Hearth

services. The book also provides valuable community resource information

that can assist you with specific needs.

Please do not hesitate to call our office if you have any questions or

are in need of further information about the Hearth Project 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, ,

Dee Dee Wright

Homeless Liaison

Hearth Project

(863)534-0801, (863)534-0629, (863)534-0202

Estimado Padre, Tutor o Joven,

Este libro recurso se le está enviado a usted basados en la

información que usted ha proporcionado. La Guía de Recursos y

Referencia “Hearth” provee información acerca de nuestro programa y de

los derechos legales que usted puede ejercer bajo la Ley McKinney-Vento

si usted o su hijo/a califica para los Servicios “Hearth”. El libro también

provee información valiosa de recursos comunitarios que pueden ayudarle

con necesidades específicas.

Por favor, no dude en llamar a nuestra oficina si tiene alguna

pregunta o necesita más información sobre el Proyecto “Hearth” y los

derechos que usted y su niño puedan tener.

Le deseamos lo mejor y esperamos hablar con usted si podemos ser

de más ayuda para usted y su familia.

Atentamente, ,

Dee Dee Wright

Enlace para Personas sin Hogar

Proyecto “Hearth”

(863)534-0801, (863)534-0629, (863)534-0202

Chè Paran, Responsab oswa Jèn,

Yo voye bwochi rekou sa a ba ou dapre enfòmasyon ou te bay yo.

Gid Rekou ak Referans Hearth la bay enfòmasyon konsènan pwogram nou

an epi enfòmasyon konsènan dwa legal ou genyen anba banyè Lwa

McKinney-Vento a si ou menm oswa pitit ou ta kalifye pou resevwa sèvis

Hearth, kidonk kote pou w rete. Anplis, bwochi a bay bon jan enfòmasyon

rekou nan kominote a, enfòmasyon ki kapab ede w ak bezwen presi ou

genyen.

Tanpri pa ezite rele biwo nou an si w gen keksyon oswa si w bezwen

plis enfòmasyon konsènan Pwojè Hearth la epi konsènan dwa ou menm ak

pitit ou kapab genyen.

Nou swete w bòn chans e se ak anpil kè kontan n’ap tann pou pale

avèk ou si ou menm ak fanmi w ta bezwen èd nou.

Sensèman,

Dee Dee Wright

Kontak pou Sazabri

Pwojè Hearth

McKinney-Vento Act

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Hearth Project Information

Every child has a right to free and appropriate public education.

Hearth Project

Department of Specialized Services

Dee Dee Wright, Homeless Liaison 863 534-0801 Karen Mehler, Homeless Parent Advocate 863 534-0629 Nakita Scott, School Social Worker 863 534-0202 Tami Ray, Technician 863 534-0801

Under the McKinney- Vento Act, children are considered homeless if a student is:

Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing or economic hardship

Living in a motel or hotel due to loss of housing or economic hardship

Staying in a shelter; emergency or transitional

Living in substandard housing; without electricity, running water, health code violations, lack of cooking

capabilities, etc.

Sleeping in a car, campground, park or public space

Under the McKinney-Vento Act, children in homeless situations have the right to: Go to school, no matter where the student is currently living

Be immediately enrolled in school if student lacks proof of residency or other documents

Continue enrollment in the student’s school that he/she attended before becoming homeless, or the school for

which the student is currently zoned

Attend classes while the new school secures previous school records

In case of an enrollment dispute, continue to attend classes while dispute is being heard and resolved

Request assistance with transportation to school of origin

Participate in school programs with students who are not homeless

Receive free lunch

Under the McKinney-Vento Act, homeless unaccompanied youth are students that: Are in homeless situations who are not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian

Include youth who have run away from home, been thrown out of their homes and/or been abandoned by

parents or guardians

Have the same rights as other students experiencing homelessness including: remaining in their school of

origin, transportation to and from the school of origin, immediate enrollment in a new school serving the area

in which they are currently living even if they don’t have typically required documents (e.g. proof of

guardianship) and equal access to programs and services such as gifted and talented education, special

education, vocational education and English Language Learner services

For more information about protection under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act,

contact the HEARTH Project at:

863-534-0801 http://www.polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/schoolbased/specializedservices/hearth.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

Whom can I contact for help with my child's education?

Every school district has a local liaison. The Hearth Project is available to assist you and your child.

When you enroll your child in a new school, you should ask to meet the teacher. You should make

contact with the teacher every so often to talk about how your child is doing in school.

The school counselor can help your child deal with changes and challenges. Share with this person any

information about how your child is acting at home or things she or he is dealing with that might affect

his/her schoolwork.

Other school personnel helpful to know are the principal, school secretary, bus driver, school social

worker and school nurse.

How will Hearth help my child?

Hearth 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 and resources are available, 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:

o How old is your child?

o How much time would your child spend commuting to and from their school of origin?

o How long do you expect to be in this living arrangement? Do you expect to stay in this area?

o How attached is your child to their school? Would changing schools be upsetting to your child?

o 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.

Todo niño tiene derecho a una educación pública gratuita y adecuada

Proyecto “Hearth”

Departamento de Servicios Especializados

Dee Dee Wright, Enlace para Personas sin Hogar 863 534-0801 Karen Mehler, Defensora de Padres sin Hogar 863 534-0629 Nakita Scott Trabajador Social Escolar 863 534-0202 Tami Ray, Técnico 863 534-0801

Bajo la Ley McKinney-Vento, los niños son considerados sin hogar o indigentes si:

comparte la vivienda con otras personas debido a la pérdida de la vivienda o dificultad económica

vive en un motel u hotel debido a la pérdida de la vivienda o dificultad económica

permanece en un refugio de emergencia o de transición

reside en una vivienda deficiente; sin electricidad, agua corriente, con violaciones al código de salud, con

falta de capacidades de cocina, etc.

duerme en auto, terreno para campamento, parque, espacio público

Bajo la Ley McKinney-Vento, los niños en situaciones de indigencia o sin hogar tiene el derecho a: Asistir a la escuela, no importa donde el/la estudiante viva actualmente

Ser matriculado/a inmediatamente en la escuela aún si el/la estudiante carece de prueba de domicilio u otros

documentos.

Continuar matriculado/a en la escuela a la cual el/la estudiante asistía antes de quedarse sin hogar o la

escuela de zona a la cual el/la estudiante está asignado/a actualmente.

Asistir a clases mientras la nueva escuela asegura los expedientes escolares anteriores.

Continuar asistiendo a clases mientras se tramita y resuelve algún conflicto, en caso de que haya un conflicto

con la matricula.

Solicitar ayuda con el transporte a la escuela de origen.

Participar en programas escolares con estudiantes que si tienen hogar.

Recibir almuerzo gratis.

Bajo la Ley McKinney-Vento, jóvenes sin hogar que no acompañados son estudiantes que:

Se encuentran en situaciones sin hogar y no están bajo la custodia física de un padre o tutor

Incluye a jóvenes que han huido de su casa, han sido expulsado de sus hogares y/o han sido abandonados

por sus padres o tutores

Tienen los mismos derechos que otros estudiantes sin hogar, incluyendo: permanecer en su escuela de

origen, transporte hacia y desde la escuela de origen, inscripción inmediata en una escuela nueva que sirve

la zona en la que vive actualmente, incluso si no tienen los documentos normalmente requeridos (por

ejemplo, prueba de la tutela) e igualdad de acceso a los programas y servicios tales como educación a súper

dotados y talentosos, educación especial, educación vocacional y servicios de Aprendices del Idioma Inglés

Para obtener más información acerca de la protección bajo la Ley de Educación McKinney-Vento,

en contacte el Proyecto HEARTH al 534-0801

http://www.polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/schoolbased/specializedservices/hearth.htm

Preguntas que se Hacen Con Frecuencia

¿A quién puedo contactar para buscar ayuda con la educación de mi hijo/a?

Cada distrito escolar tiene una persona enlace a nivel local. El Proyecto Hearth está disponible para

ayudarle a usted y a su hijo/a

Cuando usted inscribe a su hijo/a en una escuela nueva, usted debe pedir conocer al/a la maestro/a.

Usted debe contactar al/ a la maestro/a con frecuencia para conversar acerca de como su hijo/a está

trabajando en la escuela.

El consejero escolar puede ayudar a su hijo/a con los cambios y retos. Comparta con esta persona

cualquier información acerca de cómo su hijo/a está actuando en el hogar o cosas con las cuales está

lidiando que puedan afectarle en su trabajo escolar.

Otro personal escolar que es de utilidad conocer son el/la director/a, secretaria escolar, chofer del

autobús, trabajador/a social escolar y la enfermera escolar.

¿Cómo el Proyecto Hearth ayudará a mi hijo/a?

Hearth se asegurará de que usted esté informado/a de los derechos de su hijo/a, le ayudará a

determinar cuál es la mejor escuela para su hijo/a, establecerá almuerzo gratis para su hijo/a, le

ayudará con la obtención de materiales o útiles escolares para su hijo/a si es necesario y hay recursos

disponibles, facilitará el transporte de su hijo desde y hacia su escuela de origen, y le proveerá

referidos a otras agencias dentro de la comunidad que puedan ayudarle a usted y a su familia.

¿Debo mantener a mi hijo/a en su escuela de origen o debería moverlo/a a la escuela local?

Considere lo siguiente:

o ¿Qué edad tiene su hijo/a?

o ¿Cuánto tiempo le tomará a su hijo/a ir y venir a su escuela de origen?

o ¿Cuánto tiempo espera usted estar en este arreglo de vivienda? ¿Espera usted permanecer en

esta área?

o ¿Cuán apegado está su hijo/a a su escuela? ¿Podría el cambio de escuela alterar su hijo/a?

o ¿Existen problemas de seguridad que deban considerarse?

¿Qué puedo hacer para ayudar a mi hijo en la escuela?

Asegúrese que su hijo/a asista a la escuela todos los días y descanse lo suficiente, provea un lugar

tranquilo para que su hijo/a haga la tarea; preste atención a la salud de su hijo/a y ocúpese de los

problemas desde el principio, lea con su hijo/a todos los días, y a los niños mayores, pídale que le lean

a usted, escuche lo que su niño comparte con usted y hable acerca de cualquier problema que él o ella

esté teniendo, anime a su niño a participar en las clases y en actividades escolares.

Chak timoun gen dwa pou resevwa edikasyon piblik gratis e kòrèk.

Pwojè Hearth

Depatman Sèvis Espesyalize

Dee Dee Wright, Kontak pou Sanzabri 863 534-0801 Karen Mehler, Defansè Paran Sanzabri 863 534-0629 Nakita Scott Travayè Sosyal Lekòl 863 534-0202 Tami Ray, Teknisyen 863 534-0801

Anba Banyè Lwa McKinney- Vento a, yo konsidere kòm timoun sanzabri tout elèv ki:

Se lòt moun ki ba li fè ladesant lakay yo paske li pèdi kay li oswa li gen pwoblèm ekonomik

L’ap viv nan yon motèl oubyen yon otèl paske li pèdi kay li oswa li gen pwoblèm ekonomik

Li rete nan yon pansyon; pou ka ijans oswa pou yon ti tan

L’ap viv nan kay ki pa pwòp; san kouran, san dlo, ki vyole règleman sanitè, ki pa gen kote pou fè manje, etc .

L’ap dòmi nan machin sou teren, nan pak oswa sou plas piblik

Anba Banyè Lwa McKinney- Vento a, timoun sanzabri gen dwa pou yo:

Ale lekòl kèlkeswa kote elèv la rete

Enskri byen vit nan yon lekòl, menm si elèv la pa gen yon adrès kote li rete

Kontinye rete nan lekòl li te ye anvan li te vin pa gen kote pou l rete a, oswa pou li ale nan lekòl ki nan zòn

kote li rete a

Ale lekòl pandan nouvo lekòl la ap sanble ansyen dosye li te genyen

Nan ka yon enskripsyon ki gen dispit, kontinye asiste kou yo pandan y’ap tande epi rezoud dispit yo,

Mande èd transpò pou lekòl li ye a

Patisipe nan aktivite pwogram lekòl la ansanm ak lòt elèv ki yo menm gen yon demè kote y’ap viv

Resevwa manje gratis

Anba Banyè Lwa McKinney- Vento a, jèn sanzabri ki poukont yo se elèv ki:

Sanzabri ki pa gen yon paran oswa yon responsab an pèsòn k’ap voye je sou li

Kategori sa a gen gen ladann jèn ki sove kite kay kote yo rete a, jèn yo mete deyò epi/oswa jèn paran oswa

reponsab abandone

Gen menm dwa ak lòt elèv ki sanzabri tankou: dwa pou rete nan lekòl kote yo te ye anvan an, dwa pou yo

jwenn transpò pou ale e retounen lekòl kote yo te ye anvan an, dwa pou yo enskri byen vit nan yon nouvo

lekòl ki nan zòn kote yo rete a, menm si yo pa gen egzakteman dokiman yo mande yo (pa egzanp prèv ki

moun ki responsab yo), epi dwa pou yo gen menm aksè nan pwogram ak sèvis tankou edikasyon pou elèv ki

briyan e ki gen anpil talan, edikasyon espesyal, edikasyon vokasyonèl ak sèvis pou moun k’ap aprann lang

Angle.

Pou plis enfòmasyon konsènan pwoteksyon anba Lwa Edikasyon Sanzabri McKinney-Vento a,

kontakte Pwojè HEARTH nan: 863-534-0801

http://www.polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/schoolbased/specializedservices/hearth.htm

Keksyon/Repons

Ki moun mwen kapab kontakte pou ede mwen konsènan edikasyon pitit mwen an?

Chak distri lekòl gen yon kontak lokal. Pwojè Hearth la disponib pou ede ou menm ak pitit ou a.

Lè ou enskri pitit ou nan yon nouvo lekòl, ou dwe mande pou w rankontre ak pwofesè a. Ou dwe kenbe

kontak ak pwofesè a souvan pou w konnen kouman pitit ou a ap degaje l nan lekòl la.

Konseye lekòl la kapab ede pitit ou a adapte l nan chanjman ak defi li gen devan l yo. Pataje ak moun

sa a nenpòt enfòmasyon konsènan kouman pitit fi oswa pitit gason ou ap aji lakay la, oubyen pwoblèm

li genyen ki kapab afekte travay lekòl li.

Lòt moun ou merite konnen nan pèsonèl lekòl la se direktè a, sekretè lekòl la, chofè bis la, travayè

sosyal la ak enfimyè lekòl la.

Kouman Hearth pral ede pitit mwen an?

Hearth pral asire li yo te ba w tout enfòmasyon konsènan dwa pitit ou a genyen, li pral ede w jwenn ki

lekòl ki pi bon pou pitit ou, li pral fè pitit ou a jwenn manje gratis, li pral ede pitit ou a jwenn materyèl li

bezwen pou lekòl li si nesesè e si gen rekou ki disponib, li pral fasilite transpò pitit ou kote y’ap depoze l

e vin chache l nan lekòl li te ye anvan an, epi l’ap ba w referans ajans ki nan kominote a ki kapab ede

ou menm ak fanmi ou.

Èske mwen dwe kite pitit mwen an nan lekòl li te ye anvan an oswa èske mwen dwe wetire li pou mete

li nan lekòl zòn nan?

Konsidere bagay sa yo:

o Ki laj pitit ou a?

o Ki kantite tan pitit ou a pran pou li ale e retounen lekòl kote li te ye anvan an?

o Konbe tan ou konte pase kote w’ap viv kounye a? Èske w konte rete nan zòn sa a?

o Èske pitit ou a atache ak lekòl kote li ye a? Èske chanje lekòl pap bay pitit ou a pwoblèm?

o Èske gen keksyon sekirite ki ta merite konsidere?

Ki sa mwen kapab fè pou mwen ede pitit mwen lekòl la?

Rasire w pitit ou ale lekòl chak jou epi li byen repoze l; bay pitit ou yon kote ki pa gen bwi pou li fè

devwa lekòl li; pote atansyon ak zafè sante pitit ou epi aji vit si gen pwoblèm; li pou pitit ou chak jou,

pou timoun ki gran yo, fè yo li pou ou; koute sa pitit ou ap di ou epi pale avèk li sou nenpòt pwoblèm li

genyen; ankouraje pitit ou pou li patisipe nan aktivite klas li ak nan aktivite lekòl la.

School Involvement

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School Related Information

Parental Involvement Polk County Schools Website: www.polk-fl.net

The education of children requires a commitment from the parents, students, school and larger community. 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.

The Polk County School District Parent Initiative Program emphasizes parent engagement as an empowering form of parental involvement. This initiative is designed to impact student achievement and student discipline by surrounding young people with sensitive, caring adults who are committed to a better academic future for all children.

A successful implementation of the program is currently being offered at the following schools:

Alta Vista Elementary

Boone Middle

Crystal Lake Elementary

Gibbons Street Elementary

Inwood Elementary

Jesse Keen Elementary

Kingsford Elementary

McLaughlin Middle

Sandhill Elementary

Westwood Middle

Each of these schools has been assigned a Parent Outreach Facilitator. This Facilitator focuses on 40 targeted students and their families by outreaching to the community, churches, and parents.

For further information, please contact Charisse Jones, Parent Outreach Coordinator at: (863)534-3670

“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”

- B. B. King "Responsibility for our children's education must begin at home."

- President Obama

How to Help Your Child Succeed in School

Encourage your child to read

Try to ensure that they have adequate sleep

Limit TV and video time

When possible, eat a well balanced healthy diet

See that your child attends school regularly and is on time

Try to establish a homework/study routine each school night

Encourage your child to finish all school assignments

Try to attend the events in which your child participates

Talk and listen to your child about school activities each day

Ask for help or advice when your child is struggling or having a problem

Collaborate with the school in developing your child’s positive behaviors

Establish communication with your child’s teacher through your child’s agenda or teacher-

parent conferences

Update address and phone numbers with the main office

Praise your child’s efforts

Schedule at least one teacher conference during each school year

Read everything that comes home from school, checking backpacks regularly

Monitor test scores and performance carefully

Emphasize positive attitudes and values - honesty, fairness, respect for teachers, respect for

the rights of others. Be sure that you set a good example by demonstrating these values

Support your child's interests. If he/she likes music, for example, encourage him/her to join the

school band, or go to the library and borrow a book on the subject

Talk with your child about the future. Help him/her understand that schoolwork is preparation

for his/her future.

For more information please access Polk County School Board’s Parent Guide at

http://www.polk-fl.net/parents/generalinformation/default.htm

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It Is Never TOO Late To Start Working On Your Future!

If you plan to pursue a GED, there are two testing sites in Polk County that are directly associated with Polk County Schools.

East Area Adult School 965-5475 –Auburndale, Winter Haven, and Haines City applicants West Area Adult School 499-2835 –Lakeland applicants For more information about the GED, call Pam Bodwell at (863) 534-7450.

GED Testing

In order to take the GED tests you must attend a one time registration and orientation session. These sessions, as well as the actual GED testing are scheduled for the GED Testing Center at the West Area Adult School in Lakeland. Registration dates are tentative. Orientation and testing sessions are capacity controlled and will close early if capacity is reached. At the orientation session you will complete a required demographic information packet and the forms necessary for your GED tests. Additionally you will be a shown a video designed to familiarize you with the scientific calculator provided for the math section of the test. Also at this session, you will choose which available test dates to attend.

Applicants must have the following at orientation:

FL Driver's License/FL Photo ID Indicating Polk County Residency

Authentic Social Security Card (no photocopies)

Your receipt for GED fees

Completed GED Test Application Form

Accommodations are made for candidates with diagnosed physical, mental, sensory, or learning disabilities who can provide appropriate documentation from a qualified professional of their impairment and its effect on their ability to take the GED Tests under standard conditions.

GED Prep Centers

East Area Adult School Ridge Career Center

Traviss Career Center West Area Adult School

Online GED Preparation Course

Traviss Technical Center now offers an on-line GED preparation course. Contact Bonita Ruffin at (863) 499-2700 ext. 246 for more information.

TABE Test required $15 one-time fee. 9th Grade level score recommended. www.fatdec.com Florida Adult Technical Distance Education Consortium

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Ridge Career Center 7700 State Road 544

Winter Haven, Florida

(863) 419-3060

Mission

Ridge Career Center will assess, prepare, and place individuals in successful and rewarding careers in an increasingly competitive and changing employment market.

Vision

Ridge Career Center will be Polk County's premier workforce training institution.

The Ridge Philosophy

Our basic philosophy at Ridge is that students will be better prepared to enter the job market if their

training closely resembles on-the-job situations. The goal of instructors is to assist students in

acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to gain entry into and advance in an occupation.

Therefore, each training program is based on technical knowledge which applies to the chosen

occupation, performance of valid job tasks and the cultivation of healthy job related attitudes and

values. Students are provided with effective learning experiences designed to help them attain

relevant job competencies.

Every effort is made at Ridge to assist students in reaching an informed decision about entering a

career training program best suited to their individual needs and aptitudes. Students are encouraged

to choose their programs after exploring their potential choices and discovering their own strengths

and weaknesses, aptitudes and interests. Guidance is also available to help students succeed in their

chosen program and secure employment when leaving Ridge.

It is also Ridge's philosophy to accept students at the level of competency they have achieved upon

entering the program and provide competencies to give them training for various jobs. At Ridge, we

make it possible for each student to meet both short- and long-range employment goals. We can

tailor instruction to the wide variety of student needs through our policy of open-entry and open-exit,

self-paced, individualized instruction. Students enter and exit Ridge when personal employment

considerations dictate. Students progress through learning experiences at their own rate and focus on

attaining the competencies necessary to meet their personal career goals.

Ridge's philosophy, when put into practice, means that each program resembles as closely as

possible the job setting for which training is being offered. Equipment, tools, supplies and

environment closely match those on the job. Each program is managed by instructors who are not

only skilled workers in their trade or business but are well trained in the professional skills of teaching

their business or trade to others. Our instructors exhibit pride in their profession and enthusiasm in

teaching it to others.

© 2008 Ridge Career Center

Traviss Career Center 3225 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, Florida Ph Phone: 863. (863)499-2700

Mission Statement Traviss Career Center educates and prepares students for success in a changing workplace.

Traviss FAQ:

Is Traviss part of the Polk County School System? Does Traviss follow the same calendar? Traviss is a Polk County Public School. It does follow the district calendar.

What high school grades does Traviss serve? Traviss Career Center serves junior and senior high school students.

Can my 15 year old child attend Traviss? A student must be at least 16 years old to enter the high school program at Traviss.

Can a high school student attend night classes? No

What is the difference in taking day and night classes? Traviss offers more programs during the day where the student would attend class 5 days per week, 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The night programs are either 2 nights per week or 4 nights per week depending on the program, Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm. Most night programs require a longer period of time to complete.

When do the classes start? The majority of the programs start in August of each year. However, many classes are open-entry/open-exit allowing students to start throughout the year.

Does Traviss have a dress code? Yes. Day programs require uniforms and/or safety apparel. The Center also follows the guidelines set by the School Board of Polk County's Code of Student Conduct.

Does Traviss offer free or reduced lunch? No

Does Traviss offer day care?

Traviss offers a day care program for children of students. The student must apply for an opening for their

child/children. The child must be between the ages of 3 and 5, and potty trained.

Is job placement available? An On-the-Job (OJT) Coordinator, working through Student Services assists current and former students in finding employment. Instructors also assist with placement through business and industry contacts.

© 2008 Traviss Career Center

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RESOURCE AND REFERRAL GUIDE ABUSE ADAPT- Abolish Domestic Violence Alternatives and Prevention 640-7972 Children’s Home Society

Bartow (CPT & CAC) 519-3900

Lakeland 413-3126 DART (Domestic Abuse Response Team) 834-8927 Department of Children and Families Abuse Hotline 1 800 96ABUSE Domestic Violence Hotline 1 800 500-1119 Florida Abuse Hotline 1 800 962-2873 Guardian Ad Litem Program 534-4605 Gulf Coast Community Care 904-3000 Heartland for Children National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 800 799-7233 One Hope United 407 379-2900 Peace River Domestic Violence Shelter 413-2700 Peace River Rape Crisis 413- 2707 ADOPTION Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Lakeland 686-7153

Winter Haven 299-7983 Catholic Social Services Family Help 686-7153 Children’s Home Society 413-3126 Florida Adoption Info Center 1 800 962-3678 Florida Baptist Children’s Home 688-4981 Heartland for Children 519-8900, ext. 289 National Adoption Center for Special Needs 1 800 862-3678 One Hope United 407 379-2900 ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE Education/Outpatient ACTS 428-1520 Al-Anon Family Groups 687-3800 Alcoholics Anonymous 687-9275 Central Florida Human Services 682-8111 Drug Court 534-4612 Drug Helpline 1 800 662-4357 Drug Prevention Resource Center 802-0777 Lakeland Centers 687-9900 Lakeland Regional Medical Center 687-1222 Mark Wilcox Center 291-5355 Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 668-7422 Mothers Against Methamphetamines 519-0000

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline 683-0630 Peace River Center 248-3311 Tri County Human Services 533-4139 Residential- Central Florida Area AGAPE House (Winter Haven) 299-7003 Center for Drug Free Living Adolescents- Orlando 407 521-2495 Women-Orlando 407 297-2010 Florida Center for Addictions & Dual Diagnosis (Avon Park) 863 452-3858 House of Freedom Inc. (Kissimmee) 407 846-1152 La Amistad Behavioral Health Services (Maitland) 407 647-0660 New Horizon (Mulberry) 863 428-1520 Operation Par- Par Academy for Behavioral Change (St. Pete) 1 888 727-6398 Osceola Counseling Center for Drug Free Living 407 846-5285 RASUW Center for Women (Winter Haven) 533-5860 Teen Challenge (Lakeland) 647-1944 The Bridge (Auburndale) 967-8190 Winter Haven Center for Psychiatry 800 723-3248 CLOTHING, FINANCIAL AID, FOOD & UTILITIES AGAPE Food Bank 665-7074 Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Lakeland 686-7153

Winter Haven 299-7983 Church Service Center 533-5822 Department of Children and Families 866 762-2237 (Access Florida- WAGES, Food Stamps, Medicaid) Family Emergency Service Center of Winter Haven 294-1939 Farm Workers 967-9583 First Baptist Church “Compassion House” 682-0163 Frostproof Care Center 863 635-5555 HEARTH Program 534-0801 Help of Fort Meade 285-6600 HOPE Center 683-8182, ext. 246 Hunger Hotline 1 800 329-3663 Lake Wales Care Center 863 676-6678 Lighthouse Ministries 687-3705 Mulberry Community Service Center 425-1523 Polk County Social Services 534-5387 Salvation Army

Lakeland 682-8179

Winter Haven 291-5107 SHARE Program 1 800 536-3379 Social Security Administration 1 800 772-1213 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 682-0555 St. Vincent’s Depaul 419-4819 Talbot House Ministries 687-8475

The Outreach Center 665-7700 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) 519-7542 Women’s Resource Center 294-5318 World Alive Ministries 802-9673 DISABILITY SERVICES Achievement Academy, Inc. 683-6504 Agency for Persons with Disability 413 3360 Alliance for Independence 665-3846 Arthritis Foundation 1 800 283-7800 Center for Independent Living 413-2722 Disabled American Veterans 687-4885 Easter Seals Camp Challenge 352 383-4711 Epilepsy Services of West Central Fl, Inc 686-5880 Florida Division of Blind Services 499-8385 Florida Relay Service (Voice) 1 800 955-8770

TTY 1 800 955-8771 Florida School for the Deaf & Blind 1 800 344-3732 Goodwill Industries- Adult Day Training 701-1351 March of Dimes 687-8909 Polk County Schools (ESE) 534-0930 Polk County Schools ESE Transitional Program 534-0934 Polk County Schools Hospital/Homebound ESE 534-7480 Polk County Schools Pre-Kindergarten ESE 519-8870 Polk County Special Olympics 815-6671 Polk Training Center for Handicapped Citizens, Inc. 956-1620 School to Work Vocational Rehabilitation Program 680-5534 Social Security Administration 1 800 772-1213 Special Needs Shelter Registration/Info 534-5600 Sunrise Community of Polk County 680-2817 TLC Retirement Residence 688-1196 Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind/Polk 299-3633 Vocational Rehabilitation

Lakeland 680-5534

Winter Haven 291-5280 EDUCATION RESOURCES Child Development of Polk County 683-6504 Drop Back In 687-9222 East Area Adult School 965-5475 Families of Faith Christian Academy 686-7755 Florida Virtual School 1 800 374-1430 HEARTH Program 534-0801 InnerAct Alliance (Substance Abuse Prevention) 802-0777 Learning Resource Center 688-9477 Mark Wilcox Center 291-5355

New Beginnings High School 298-5666 Polk County School Board (ESE) 534-0930 Polk County School Board (Home Education) 534-0960 Polk Virtual School 665-4538 PreSchool Programs 648-3047

Child Find (Special Needs PreK) 647-4262

Early Learning Coalition 733-9064

Florida First Start o Frostproof Elementary School 635-8569 o Griffin Elementary School 853-6027 o Snively Elementary School 291-5316

Head Start 648-3051

School Readiness 648-3047

Voluntary PreKindergarten – VPK 648-3047 Ridge Career Center 419-3060 Teen Parent Services 534-0930

Lakeland Teen Parent Center 499-2700

Ridge Teen Parent Center 419-3060 Travis Career Center 499-2700 Truancy Interdiction Program (Lakeland Police Dept) 413-2051 West Area Adult School 499-2835 ELDERLY SERVICES Action Health Care & Staffing, Inc 680-2273 Alzheimer’s Information Line 292-9210 Amedisys Home Health Care

Lake Wales 676-3300

Lakeland 682-2293

Winter Haven 293-0769 American Association for Retired Persons 1 888 687-2277 Bartow Multi Purpose Center- Elderly Services 534-0393 Bay Area Behavioral Health Division 297-1702 CareSouth 863 439-8215 Catholic Charities

Lakeland 686-7153

Winter Haven 299-7983 Cornerstone Hospice 421-1482 Department of Children and Families (Adult Services) 619-4100 Elder Helpline 1 800 963-5337 Experience Works 967-9631 Faith In Action 686-0009 Good Shepherd Hospice 297-1880 Interim Healthcare Inc-Homemaker Assistance 619-8822 Lake Morton Senior Center 687-2988 Neighborhood Service Center 294-5860 Polk County Elderly Services 534-5320 Retired Senior Volunteer Program 534-5329 Seniors vs. Crime 577-1672

Veterans Services

Lakeland 683-5627, ext. 7642

Winter Haven 683-5627, ext. 7641 Volunteers in Service to the Elderly 284-0828 West Central Florida Agency on Aging 800 336-2226 West Central Florida YMCA 644-3528 EMPLOYMENT & JOB TRAINING Employment Displaced Homemakers Program 683-5627, ext. 3114 Polk Works One Stop Center

Lakeland 683-5627

Winter Haven 508-1100 Veterans Services 683-5627, ext. 140 GED/ Career Training East Area Adult School 965-5475 Job Corp 508-1100, ext. 3307 Polk Works Young Leaders

Ft. Meade 508-1100, ext. 3323

Haines City 508-1100, ext. 3401

Lakeland 508-1100, ext. 3701

Lake Wales 508-1100, ext. 3501

Winter Haven 508-1100, ext. 3321 Ridge Career Center 419-3060 Travis Career Center 499-2700 West Area Adult School 499-2835 Youth Build 687-2911 HEALTH SERVICES Dental Central Florida Health Care Dental Clinic

Frostproof 863 635-4891

Lake Wales 863 678-4360

Wauchula (Hardee County) 863-773-2111 Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine 688-5846 Polk County Health Department Dental Clinics

Auburndale 965-6333

Bartow 534-7258

Lakeland 413-2636 Traviss Career Center 499-2700 Health Care & Medications Access Florida 1 866 762-2237 Agency for Healthcare Administration 1 888 419-3456 Florida Healthy Kids 1 888 352-5437

Florida Kid Care 1 800 821-5437 Florida Medicaid 1 800 226-2316 Healthy Kids Corporation 534-5313 or 1 888 352-5437 MEDNET- Prescription Assistance Services 519-2042 MomCare Program (Healthy Start) 519-4700 Polk Health Care Plan 533-1111 St. Ann’s Catholic Church 422-4370 Medical Central Florida Health Care, Inc.

Dundee 863 419-3330

Frostproof 863 635-4891

Lakeland 413-8600

Winter Haven 292-4280 Children’s Medical Services 1 800 741-2250 Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine 688-5846 Polk County Health Department

Auburndale 965-5400

Bartow 519-7916

Lake Wales 678-4144

Lakeland 413-2620 Vision & Hearing All Children’s Specialty Care of Lakeland 802-6600 Central Florida Speech and Hearing 686-3189 Florida Division of Blind Services 499-2385 Florida School for the Deaf and Blind 1 800 344 3732 Florida Vision Quest 386 917-1001 Our Children’s Rehab Services Center 294-1429 Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. 802-3800 Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind 813 251-2407 Traviss Career Center 499-2700, ext. 268 Vision USA 1 800 766-4466 HOUSING Emergency Housing (Shelter) Lighthouse Ministries 687-3705 Peace River Short Term Residential 519-3741 Salvation Army

Lakeland 682-8179

Winter Haven (women & children) 291-5109 Talbot House Ministries 687-8475 Tri-County Human Services 701-7373 Women’s Care Center (women & children) 534-3844 Housing Assistance Emergency Financial Assistance 1 877 891-6445 Habitat for Humanity

Lakeland 682-3812

Winter Haven 292-2256 Housing Authority

Bartow 533-6311

Haines City 863 421-3680

Lake Wales 863 676-7414

Lakeland 687-2911

Winter Haven 294-7369 HUD Housing 813 228-2026 Polk County Homeless Coalition 687-8386 Section 8 Housing 534-5240 Housing Rehabilitation City of Lakeland Division of Housing 834-3360 Housing & Neighborhood Development 534-5240 Lake Wales Care Center 863 676-6678 Peace River Short Term Residential 519-3741 USDA, Rural Development 420-4833 Winter Haven Community & Economic Development 291-5600 Transitional Housing Lake Wales Care Center (Families) 676-6678 Peace River Short Term Residential 519-3741 Salvation Army

Lakeland 682-8179

Winter Haven (Women & Children) 291-5109 Talbot House Ministries 687-8475 Tri-County Human Services 701-7373 Women’s Care Center (Women & Children) 534-3844 JUVENILE JUSTICE Bay Area Youth Services 802-8000 Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Probation 534-7175 Juvenile Assessment Center 519-3655 Polk County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Center 519-3611 Public Defenders Office 534-4200 State Attorney’s Office 534-4800 Teen Court 534-4656 Truancy Interdiction Program (Lakeland Police Dept) 413-2051 Youth and Family Alternatives 499-2430 LEGAL SERVICES Child Support Enforcement Program 284-4462 Domestic Violence Program- Injunction for Protection 534-4184 Florida Child Support Enforcement Customer Service Line 1 800 622-5437 Florida Four Legged Advocates 299-9115

Florida Rural Legal Services 688-7376 Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society (Divorce) 519-5663 Polk County Clerk of the Court 534-4000 Social Security Administration 1 800 772-1213 Victim’s Assistance Office 534-4800 MENTAL HEALTH Hope Center for Counseling 683-8182 Lakeland Regional Medical Center for Counseling 687-1222 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 533-4411 Park Place Behavioral Healthcare 407 846-0023 Peace River Center 248-3300 Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division 294-7062 Women’s Resource Center 294-5318 Bereavement/Grief Bethany Center 968-1707 Cornerstone Hospice 291-5567 Good Shepherd Hospice 297-1880 Innovations in Counseling 294-8845 Crisis Peace River 24-Hour Crisis Line 519-3744 Suicide Hotline 1 800-SUICIDE MENTORING 4 H of Polk County 519-8677 Big Brothers/Big Sisters 682-5191 Boys and Girls Club

Lakeland 686-1719

Winter Haven 967-1532 Boys Scouts of America 533-2775 Camp Fire USA, Sunshine Council 688-5491 City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation 834-6035 Girls Inc

Lakeland 682-3002

Winter Haven 967-2864 Girls Scouts of America 688-7648 Gulf Coast Community Care 904-3000 Parks and Recreation Department 534-4341 Police Activities League 834-8970 YMCA

Lake Wales 863 676-9441

North Lakeland 859-7769

South Lakeland 644-3528

Winter Haven 292-0922

MIGRANT SERVICES Agricultural & Labor Program (ALPI) 956-3491 East Coast Migrant Head Start Project 1 800 282-8260 Farmworkers Ministry 967-9583 Immigration Services 800 375-5283 Migrant Education 534-0655 Redlands Christian Migrant Associations (Childcare)

Lakeland 686-1221

Mulberry 425-9246

Winter Haven 295-5917 Social Security Administration 800 772-1213 PREGNANCY/ PARENTING EDUCATION Breast Feeding Support Healthy Start

Auburndale 965-5400

Bartow 519-7916

Lake Wales 678-4144

Lakeland 413-2620 Lakeland Regional Medical Center 687-1100, ext. 2097 Regency Medical Center 294-7068 Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Auburndale 965-5452

Bartow 519-7542

Haines City 419-3250

Lake Wales 678-4013

Lakeland 413-2638 Parenting Alternative Behavioral Concepts 551-3300 Family Fundamentals 686-1221 GoGrandmaGo 255-1202 Gulf Coast Community Care 904-3000 Head Start 648-3051 Healthy Families Polk 603-6680 Healthy Start 413-2620, ext. 1089 Heartland for Children 519-8900 Peace River Center Family Builders 519-0575, ext. 1156 Positive Co-Parenting 534-4698 Winter Haven Center for Behavioral Health 291-3611 Youth and Family Alternatives 499-2430 Prenatal Care/Education A Woman’s Choice 683-2341 Catholic Charities of Central Florida 686-7153

Central Florida Health Care (Lakeland Primary Clinic) 413-8600 Exodus Women’s Center 1 800 780-2229 Healthy Start

Auburndale 965-5400

Bartow 519-7916

Lake Wales 678-4144

Lakeland 413- 2620 Lakeland Regional Medical Center 687-1100 March of Dimes 687-8909 Options for Women Pregnancy Help Clinic 682-5763 Planned Parenthood 665-5735 Polk County Health Department

Auburndale 965-5400

Bartow 519-7916

Lake Wales 678-4144

Lakeland 413-2620 Regency Medical Center 294-7010 Teen Parent Program, Polk County Schools

Traviss Career Center, Lakeland 499-2700

Ridge Career Center, Winter Haven 419-3060 SUPPORT GROUPS A Differently Abled National Alliance for Mentally Ill 686-1221, ext. 228 Aids Support Group 299-2348 Alzheimer’s Support Groups 292-9210 Aphasia Support Group 293-1121, ext. 3614 Better Breathers (Chronic Lung Disease Support Group) 293-1121, ext. 1355 Brain Injury Support Group 292-4060 Breast Feeding Class 687-1100, ext.2097 Cancer Support Group 293-1121, ext. 3363 Cardiac Support Group 292-4688 Diabetes Information and Support Group 293-1121, ext. 3066 or 284-1604 Epilepsy Support Group 686-5880 First Months Club for Parents 294-7068 First Steps Club for Parents 294-7068 GoGrandmaGo 255-1202 Grief Support Group (Good Shepherd Hospice) 968-1707 Life After Breast Cancer 603-6565 Lifelink Donor Awareness & Support Group 439-5347 Lupus Information and Support Group 956-3904 Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group 291-6705 Mental Health Peer Recovery Group 293-1121, ext. 5716 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 533-4411 Newborn Care Class 687-1100, ext. 2097 Ostomy Club 293-1121, ext.1511 Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere 686-1221, ext. 228 Peace River (Rape Crisis Support Group) 413-2708 Peer Recovery Group 294-7056, ext. 3611

Prepared Childbirth Class 687-1100, ext. 2097 Pulmonary Rehab Support Group 687-1100, ext. 3240 Stroke Support Group 292-4060 Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group 603-6526 Teen Pre-natal Classes 687-1100, ext.2097 Woman to Woman (Breast Cancer Support Group) 294-7020 Support Group Resources Family Fundamentals 686-1221 Lakeland Regional Medical Center 687-1100 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 533-4411 Peace River Center 519-0575 Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division 294-7062 Winter Haven Hospital 293-1121 TRANSPORTATION Citrus Connection

Handy Bus (Lakeland) 688-5438

Polk County Transit Services 688-7433 Department of Motor Vehicles 499-2323 Florida Medicaid 1 800 226-2316 Polk County Transit Services 534-5500 YOUTH SERVICES Day Treatment/Schooling Associates Marine Institutes (AMI Lakeland) 682-7600 Bill Duncan Excel Center 499-2860 Don Woods Excel Center 421-3325 PACE Center for Girls 688-5596 Residential/Shelter Anchor House Ministries 665-1916 Florida Baptist Children Homes 688-4981 Florida Sherriff’s Youth Ranch 533-0371 George Harris Youth Shelter 595-0220 New Horizons 428-1520 University Behavioral Center (Orlando) 407 281-7000

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Through Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which part your child may qualify for based on age and family income.

MEDIKIDS: children ages 1 through 4 HEALTHY KIDS: children ages 5 through 8 CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES NETWORK: children birth through 18 who have special health

care needs.

MEDICAID: children birth through 18. A child who has other health insurance may still qualify for Medicaid.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

Doctor visits Metal Health Dental

Check-ups and shots Hospital Surgery

Prescriptions Emergencies Vision and hearing

There are several ways to apply for Florida KidCare:

If you applied for Florida KidCare before, call 1-888-540-5437 to update your information by telephone, or

Apply online or print an application and instructions at floridakidcare.org

Eligibility Florida KidCare is for children, not adults. To qualify for premium assistance, a child must:

Be under age 19

Be insured

Meet income eligibility requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or qualified non-citizen

Not be eligible for Medicaid

Not be in a public institution Cost

There is no charge for Medicaid for children (KidCare Medicaid)

For other Florida KidCare programs, monthly premiums depend on your household’s size and income. Most families pay $15 or $20 a month. If you need to pay more, Florida KidCare will let you know.

Make checks or money orders payable to Florida KidCare. Do not send cash. If your child (or children) is approved for Medicaid or denied coverage, your premium payment will be refunded.

You may have to pay small charges or co-payments for some services.

A child who is a member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaskan Native tribe may qualify for no-cost Florida KidCare coverage.

Families who are not eligible for premium

assistance may buy

Florida KidCare

(MediKids or Healthy Kids)

at the “full pay” premium rate.

Call 1-888-540-5437

for more information.

Polk County Health Department Locations Auburndale Clinic 1805 Hobbs Rd Auburndale, FL 33823 Clinic Phone: (863) 965-5400 Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Dental Clinic Phone: (863) 965-6333 Dental Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm WIC Phone: (863) 965-5452 WIC Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 2nd Saturday of the Month 9:00 am – 12:00 pm *by appointment only* Services Provided: Adult Health Care, Breast & Cervical Cancer Referrals, Child Health Care, Dental Care, Family Planning, Healthy Start, HIV Testing, Immunizations and Traveler Immunizations, Lung Disease Treatment, Prenatal/Maternity Care, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening and Treatment, WIC (Nutrition, Breastfeeding, Education, and Supplemental Foods)

Bartow Clinic 2020 E Georgia Street, Bartow, FL 33830 Clinic Phone: (863) 519-7916 Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Services Provided: Family Planning, Healthy Start, HIV Testing, Immunizations, Prenatal/Maternity Care (including High-Risk Pregnancies), Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening and Treatment

Bartow Dental Clinic 2090 E Clower Street, Suite 100, Bartow, FL 33830 Phone: (863) 534-7258 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Services Provided: Dental Care

Bartow Immunization Clinic 1255 Brice Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830 Phone: (863) 519-8242 Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Services Provided: Adult Immunizations, Child Immunizations, Flu Shots, Traveler Immunizations

Bartow WIC Office 1275 Brice Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830 Phone: (863) 519-7542 Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Services Provided: WIC (Nutrition, Breastfeeding Education, and Supplemental Foods)

Haines City WIC Office 910 N 20th Street, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: (863) 419-3250 Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Services Provided: WIC (Nutrition, Breastfeeding Education, and Supplemental Foods)

Lake Wales Clinic 835 W Central Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Clinic Phone: (863) 678-4144 Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm WIC Phone: (863) 678-4013 WIC Clinic Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Services Provided: Family Planning, Healthy Start, HIV Testing, Immunizations, Prenatal/Maternity Care, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening and Treatment, WIC (Nutrition, Breastfeeding Education, and Supplemental Foods)

Lakeland Clinic 3241 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 Clinic Phone: (863) 413-2620 Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Dental Clinic Phone: (863) 413-2636 Dental Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm *closed from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for lunch* WIC Phone: (863) 413-2638 WIC Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 1st Saturday of the Month, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm *by appointment only* Services Provided: Adult Healthcare, Child Health Care, Dental Care, Family Planning, Healthy Start, HIV Testing, Immunizations and Traveler Immunizations, Prenatal/Maternity Care, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening and Treatment, WIC (Nutrition, Breastfeeding Education, and Supplemental Foods)

Lakeland Central WIC Office 1291 Ariana Street, Lakeland, FL 33803 Phone: (863) 284-3075 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 3rd Saturday of the Month, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm *by appointment only* Services Provided: WIC (Nutrition, Breastfeeding Education, and Supplemental Foods)

Mary Sand Clinic 1805 Hobbs Road, Auburndale, FL 33823 Clinic Phone: (863) 965-5400, ext. 10065 Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Services Provided: Support services for people with chronic lung disease

Specialty Care Clinic 1255 Brice Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830 Clinic Phone: (863) 519-8233 Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Services Provided Communicable Disease Control, Hepatitis Screening and Vaccination, HIV/AIDS Outreach, HIV Testing

Winter Haven WIC Office 1475 Dundee Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884 *located at Elbert Elementary School* Phone: (863) 291-5244 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Services Provided: WIC (Nutrition, Breastfeeding Education, and Supplemental Foods)

PLEASE NOTE: Parents MUST Bring A Copy of Previous Immunizations to the clinic.

Permanent Immunization Certificates Cannot Be Issued Without A Complete Shot Record.

Family Fundamentals 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 Phone: (863) 686-1221 Hours: Monday –Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Services Provided: Health Promotions (Childbirth Preparation Classes, Parent & Child Interaction Classes, Child Passenger Safety, Car Seat Distribution, Bicycle Safety and Helmet Fitting Provided By The Coalition on Injury Prevention)

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Bartow Regional Medical Center

2200 Osprey Blvd

Bartow, FL 33830

Telephone: 863-533-8111

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

40100 US Hwy 27

Davenport, FL 33837

Telephone: 863-422-4971

Lake Wales Medical Center

410 South 11th Street

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Telephone: 863-676-1433

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd.

Lakeland, FL 33805

Telephone: 863-687-1100

Winter Haven Hospital

200 Avenue F NE

Winter Haven, FL 33881

863-293-1121

Winter Haven Hospital/Regency Medical Center

101 Avenue O SE

Winter Haven, FL 33880

863-294-7010

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CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE, INC. (CFHC)

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Birth Certificates

(Vital Statistics)

Main Office 1290 Golfview Ave., 3rd Floor, Bartow, FL 33830

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri

Phone: (863) 519-7900

Fax: (863) 519-7587

AND

Satellite Office (Polk County Health Department)

3241 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri

Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available through the Polk County Health Department Vital Statistics Office.

Birth Certificates are available for anyone born in the state of Florida from 1917 to the present.

Birth Certificates:

Cost: $ 15.00 Additional Copies: $5.00 ea

To obtain a birth certificate, you must present a photo ID

Birth Certificates can be issued to the following people:

Persons 18 years of age or older Parents or Legal guardians

Forms of Payment Accepted: Cash, Checks, MasterCard or VISA, and money orders.

Polk Works (www.polkworks.org)

One-Stop Career Center Services

Let Polk Works help you with your career exploration. Job seekers can take advantage of the following programs and services available for no cost at the One-Stop Career Centers.

Search for Jobs Register with Employ Florida, post your resume, search for open positions and access a variety of useful websites to help you find your next career.

How We Can Help View our orientation online or attend our daily orientation session to learn about all the free tools and services available to you in your career search.

Free Job Readiness Workshops Attend one or all of our free workshops on interview techniques, resume writing, dressing for success and other topics that will help you stand out from other candidates.

Schedule of Program Orientations Many of our programs schedule daily or weekly orientation sessions to provide information on how to qualify for services.

Career Development You may qualify for one-on-one career counseling after attending our "Work First" training program (WIA).

Career Resource Room If you do not have access to a computer, Polk Works Research Room is your office for career search. Available on a first-come basis as time permits.

Identify Your Skills or Obtain Training Find out how you can improve your computer skills and earn the Florida Ready to Work Credential. We also provide a variety of career assessment tools to help you identify what types of jobs you would like and determine which jobs best suit your personality and training.

Jobs In Demand These are the targeted industries with the highest-growth occupations in Polk County.

FREE GED Classes A large majority of employers require at least a high school degree or equivalency. Learn how you may be able to obtain your GED at no cost to you.

Mobile One Stop Unit Our "office on wheels" travels to outlying cities in Polk County, providing free access to computers with internet capabilities. Job seekers can search job boards, prepare and post resume and apply for open positions.

One-Stop Career Centers: One-Stop Career Centers 309 N. Ingraham Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 508-1100

500 E. Lake Howard Dr. Winter Haven, FL 33881 (863) 508-1100 Additional TANF Offices 940 E. Parker Street Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 508-1100 One-Stop Career Centers are open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, except for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Administrative Office 600 N. Broadway Ave. Suite B Bartow, FL 33830 (863) 508-1600 Business Services Unit 600 N. Broadway Ave. Suite A Bartow, FL 33830 (863) 508-1100 ext. 1102 REACT Team 600 N. Broadway Ave. Suite A Bartow, FL 33830 (863) 508-1100 ext. 1103 Young Leaders 500 E. Lake Howard Dr. Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 508-1100 ext. 3321 705 Ingraham Avenue, Suite 15 Haines City, FL 33844 (863) 508-1100 ext. 3401 or 3402 315 Martin Luther King Blvd. North Lake Wales, FL 33853 (863) 508-1100 ext. 3501 997 E. Memorial Blvd, Suite 103 Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 508-1100 ext. 3701, 3702, 3703, or 3704 Peaceful Believers Church (in-school youth only) 510 S. Charleston Avenue Ft. Meade, FL 33841 (863) 508-1100 x 3323

Bartow Main Branch & Tag Office 430 East Main Street Bartow, FL Office Hours - 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding observed holidays. Lakeland Branch & Tag Office 930 East Parker Street, Suite 261 Lakeland, FL Located in the Polk County Government Center (Back of Town Center Plaza) Office Hours - 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding observed holidays. Lake Wales Branch & Tag Office 658 Highway 60, West Lake Wales, FL Located in the Polk County Government Center (Lake Wales Plaza). Office Hours - 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding observed holidays. Haines City Branch & Tag Office 74 Maxcy Plaza Circle Haines City, FL Located behind McDonalds and Blockbuster Video on US 27 Office Hours – 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding observed holidays Winter Haven Tag Office 300 Avenue M Northwest Winter Haven, FL Located in American Legion Post # 8 (by Lk. Silver) Office Hours – 8:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding observed holidays

Florida Driver License Offices Driver License services in Polk County are currently obtained at one of the following locations:

Lakeland - 3249 Lakeland Hills Boulevard - Telephone: (863) 499-2323

Lake Wales – 658 Highway 60, West - Telephone: (863) 534-4700

Haines City - 930 Lily Avenue, East - Telephone: (863) 421-3201 Automobiles: Registrations & Renewals Initial Registration Residents operating automobiles on Florida's roadways must register those vehicles in the State of Florida. Non-residents must register their automobiles in Florida if they engage in a trade or occupation or are employed in Florida or their children attend public schools in Florida. Non-resident exemptions may be applied to college or university students who are in Florida for less than six months in an accredited work-study program recognized by the State of Florida, or to any nonresident enrolled as a full-time student in a Florida institution of higher learning, or to recreational vehicles not located in Florida for at least six consecutive months. Vehicle registrations for automobiles may be obtained at one of the Tax Collector's Offices. To receive a vehicle registration for an automobile you must have the following items:

A registration renewal notice or previously issued registration. (Note: If these are not available, the tag number, title number or vehicle identification number may provide enough information.)

Also required for automobiles, current proof of Florida Property Damage Liability and Personal Injury Protection insurance, including the insurance company's name and policy number.

Registration and Renewal Florida law requires automobile tags and registrations to be renewed before they expire. Florida vehicle registrations and tags (license plates) expire as follows:

For automobiles owned by individuals, the expiration date is the birthday of the first owner listed on the registration;

For leased automobiles, the expiration date is indicated on the vehicle registration;

For company owned automobiles, the expiration date is June 30th;

For 9 passenger automobiles for hire and trucks over 5,000 lbs., the annual expiration date is December 31st (Note: Six month registrations issued to these types of vehicles expire May 31st).

Miscellaneous

Fares Adults (one way only) $1.50

Students+ $1.25

Seniors+ (those age 65 & older) 80¢

Citizens with Disabilities+ 80¢

Fares available to students, seniors (65 or older) and disabled (either temporary or permanent) presenting proof or the Citrus Connection ID Badge. Presenting a Medicare card also entitles bearer to discounted fares.

ADA/Handy Bus Fare $2.00

ADA/Fixed Route FREE

Children* FREE

* 7 and under when accompanied by adult.

+ Fares available to students, seniors (65 or older) and disabled presenting proof or the Citrus Connection ID Badge. Presenting a Medicare card also entitles bearer to discounted fares.

Passes 31 Day Unlimited Pass Unlimited rides for a 31 day period. $47 (Save $46) (Individual Use Only) Weekly Pass Unlimited trips for one week $12 (Save $10.50) (Individual Use Only) Adult Day Pass $3 Unlimited Rides for one 24 hour period after activation on the bus Student Day Pass $2.50 Unlimited rides for one 24 hour period after activation on the bus Must present proper ID to Bus Operator to use discounted pass Senior/Disabled Day Pass $1.60 Unlimited rides for one 24 hour period after activation on the bus Must present proper ID to Bus Operator to use discounted pass 10 Pack Adult Day Pass $27 $3 savings over individual purchases – 24 hour unlimited rides 10 Pack Student Day Pass $22 $3 savings over individual purchases – 24 hour unlimited rides 10 Pack Senior/Disabled Day Pass $16 24 hour unlimited rides

How to Buy Passes... Lakeland Bus Terminal, 200 N. Florida Ave. – CASH ONLY

Citrus Connection, 1248 George Jenkins Blvd., 7am-5pm M-F – cash, Visa/MasterCard/Debit or money order

Phone, (863) 688-7433 – Visa/MasterCard/Debit

Online, Ridecitrus.com – Visa/MasterCard/Debit

Mail, PO Box 1687, Lakeland, FL 33802 – Visa/MasterCard/Debit

Please Note: Passes purchased by phone, mail or online will be mailed on the next business day. All prices are subject to change.

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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.

1. Living within your means - If there is more money 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 those expenses. If you have more output than input,

consider what can be eliminated.

2. Have an emergency fund - Stuff happens! Even if it is just a few dollars, put it

away for those times when life happens as it invariably will.

3. Eliminate living on credit - Folks who use credit to cover the cost of their basic

needs 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.

_________________ 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?

The funding for the printing and dissemination

of these materials has been made available through a

McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Title X, Part C Sub Grant