Family Support Resources
Need help covering the essentials or getting your household back on track? Start here. This page brings together trusted resources families use every day—so you can find the right option fast, follow clear steps, and keep moving forward. Pick a category below and use the buttons to go straight to the official place to apply or learn more.
Benefits & Cash Help
If you’re trying to lower monthly bills or bring in extra support, this is the best place to start. Use the portals below to check what you may qualify for, apply online, and keep track of your next steps in one spot.
Florida: One Place to Apply
- Apply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, and more
- Upload documents and check your status online
- Manage renewals and updates in one account
- A solid first stop for most Florida families
Federal: Explore Benefit Options
- Browse support by topic (food, housing, childcare, health, and more)
- Helpful if you’re not sure what programs exist
- Good for double-checking options before you apply
- Works well alongside Florida’s application portal
Food & Nutrition
If groceries are the hardest part right now, you have options. SNAP can provide ongoing monthly support, WIC can help families with young children, and local food programs can help immediately. Use the links below to go straight to the right place.
- Apply for SNAP through Florida’s benefits portal
- WIC support for pregnancy, infants, and young children
- Find nearby food support by ZIP code
- Fast options when you need help right away
Health Coverage
Getting covered shouldn’t feel complicated. These two routes cover most families: Florida KidCare for children, and Healthcare.gov to compare marketplace plans for adults and households. Pick the option that matches your situation and follow the steps.
Florida KidCare (Kids’ Coverage)
- A top starting point for children’s coverage in Florida
- Clear steps and plan choices
- Built for families who want a simpler process
- Helpful guidance if you’re unsure what fits
Marketplace Plans (Healthcare.gov)
- Compare plans and estimated monthly costs
- A common route for many working families
- Step-by-step enrollment flow
- Good for adult and household coverage
Childcare & Early Learning
Childcare can be the difference between staying stuck and moving forward. Use these resources to find assistance, explore early learning programs, and locate providers that fit your schedule.
- Learn about childcare help and how to apply
- Find local providers and programs near you
- See what you’ll need before you start
- Support for working parents and caregivers
Housing & Utilities
If rent is behind or a shutoff notice is close, take action early. These links get you to official housing guidance and local support options so you can find the right contact faster.
- Official housing information and support programs
- Local help for rent and utilities by ZIP code
- Quick clarity on who to contact first
- Practical options when time matters
Safety & Urgent Support
If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. If you need someone to talk to right now—or you’re worried about a loved one—these services are trusted, confidential, and available 24/7.
- 24/7 crisis support by call, text, or chat
- Confidential support for domestic violence
- Clear next steps when things feel urgent
- Help for you or someone you care about
Family Services
Sometimes you don’t need “more information”—you need the right place. These links help you reach the correct office or local program faster, with fewer wrong turns.
Child Support (Florida)
- Start, manage, or update a child support case
- Find answers on payments, changes, and status
- Use official steps to avoid delays
- Clear guidance for parents and caregivers
Find Local Support Near You
- Search by ZIP code for support services
- Food, housing, childcare, legal aid, and more
- Great when you need options today
- Simple to scan and easy to use
Work & Training
Ready for a better job, better pay, or a more stable schedule? These tools help you search openings, explore training, and connect with workforce support that can speed up your next move.
- Search jobs and explore career pathways
- Find training linked to real hiring demand
- Get help with resumes and interview prep
- Connect with statewide workforce support