Community Resources

  • Children’s Home Network/Pinellas Support Team

    Pinellas Support Team provides behavior modification therapy/counseling for children 3-17 years old struggling with behaviors and emotions. During limited access to the community PST is offering Telehealth services. Bilingual therapists available.<br/ >

    Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System / FDLRS

    FDLRS Child Find is a free service to families that helps to locate children 3-5 years old who have or are at risk of developing disabilities. 

    Gulf Coast JFCS Integrated Refugee Services

    Integrated Refugee Services provides social and economic integration services for refugees who have been in the US for less than five years. Services include employment coaching and placement, youth mentoring and tutoring for academic and career success, as well as comprehensive case management to address a variety of complex needs. 

    High Point Neighborhood Family Center/ HP Youth Empowerment Center

    We provide: After school programs, summer camp, weekly food pantry, assistance with social services applications like Access and Medicare, LIHEAP in partnership with Urban League, basic counseling, resume building/ job placement assistance, VITA tax services, help navigating social service system and family support for the whole family unit. 

    Hispanic Outreach Center

    Our agency provides: Asesoría Familiar, Consejería de salud mental, interpretes, talleres legales e informativos, clases de inglés, clases de joyería, asesoría a víctimas de crimen, Programas para jóvenes de apoyo y liderazgo. 

    Homeless Student Information / HEAT (Helping Educate All in Transition)

    The HEAT program serves students from birth to twenty-one years of age who are eligible to receive services under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. All schools (including Charter schools) have a designated HEAT representative who can assist with the educational needs of students experiencing homelessness. 

    Pinellas County Schools Adult Education ESOL and GED Programs

    The Adult ESOL program is designed to help individuals improve their English literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students interested in earning a H.S. diploma can enroll in our GED program.

    PCS College and Career Centers

    The College and Career Centers support students and families to access resources, explore opportunities and work collaboratively on: Career pathway and major exploration, college exploration and match, application development and submission, SAT/ACT preparation resources, college Fair and admission events, financial and scholarship planning, essay preparation and review.

    Pinellas County Schools Counselor

    As student advocates, School Counselors provide a comprehensive program that promotes student success through a focus on academic achievement, social/personal, career and multicultural/global citizenship development. 

    Pinellas County Schools Digital Learning

    Virtual informational/Q & A for Clever at Home, MyPCS online, and questions about the following programs: 0365, Canvas, Safari Montage, Clever, SMART Learning Suite online, Nearpod.

    Pinellas County Schools ESE Office

    The mission of the Pinellas County Schools (PCS), Exceptional Student Education (ESE) is to provide quality services that support effective learning opportunities for all exceptional children.

    Pinellas County Schools ESOL Family Outreach and General Information

    Learn about K-12 program and services, graduation requirements, summer bridge, dual enrollment VPK and Kindergarten registration. Ask questions about the services and options available for your child. Learn about our parent help line and other assistance.

    Pinellas County Schools Food and Nutrition

    The Pinellas County School District participates in the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program. Dinner is also available in select schools for students enrolled in afterschool programs.

    Pinellas County Schools Student Assignment

    We assist families in finding the right school for their children’s interests and needs through New Student Registration, District Application Programs, Special Assignment Requests, Updating Addresses and Pre-K applications. We also issue Parent Usernames/ Passwords.

    Pinellas Education Foundation

    Our vision is that every student will be prepared for life after high school, whether the choice is to attend college, to enter the workforce, or to obtain technical training.

    Pinellas Technical College

    Career training, most in less than a year and very affordable. Our wide selection of programs along with high quality instructors who possess years of experience, provide our community with unparalleled training opportunities. Students can earn a career in a year or less, in most cases.

    St Petersburg College

    At St. Petersburg College, we have an open-door admission policy for students who have a high school diploma or equivalent. We offer options to develop new job skills, advance your career or transfer to a university. Questions? Connect with our team to discuss further! 

    Step Up for Students

    Scholarships for children in the state of Florida. Specifically, the Reading Scholarship Accounts for public school students in 3-5th grade.