Services
Receive Children's Whole-Health Services
Program is a behavioral health program for children and their families that serve them in the following areas: suicide prevention/awareness, anxiety/stress, violence/trauma, anger management/emotional regulation, crime prevention, grief/loss, and drug/alcohol awareness.
Receive Counseling for Housing and Financial Literacy
HUD-Certified Counseling for At-Risk Families-The Housing Counseling program provides one-on-one counseling for families in a variety of areas related to housing needs. The HUD-Certified Housing Counselor offers guidance, referrals, information, and support to families at risk of becoming homeless.
Receive Early Childhood Court (Foster Children) Services
For more than 40 years, The Florida Center for Early Childhood has been a leading provider of therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for children in southwest Florida.
Receive Family Assistance: Whole Child Manatee
Whole Child Manatee works with families to provide assessment, connection, education, and support through shared community partnerships.
Receive Grief Support: The Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center
The Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center is a program of Tidewell Grief Care. Our mission is to serve children ages 5-18 and their caregivers by providing a safe space to grieve and process after a significant death in their lives.
Register for Daycare: Head Start and Early Head Start
Program provides center based early childhood development services at five sites throughout Manatee County for children from six weeks to five years old.
Report a Sick or Injured Marine Animal
To report a stranded marine animal call (888) 345-2335.
Request Electric Bill Payment Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)
EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program) assists households with at least one person aged 60 and over with payment of electric bill final notices, deposits, and past due notices.
Request In-Home Services for Seniors
Request information about in-home services for seniors living in Manatee County.
Request Payment Assistance for Ambulance Fees
Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive payment assistance for ambulance fees from Manatee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Request Payment Assistance for Prescriptions
Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive assistance to cover prescription costs.
Seek Assistance with VA Disability/Compensation
Manatee County Veterans Services can assist eligible veterans with disability/compensation benefits
Sign Up for Summer Blast Camp for Kids
Registration is closed for Summer 2026.
Submit Bids and Proposals for Rehabilitation and Replacement Housing Projects
Contractors interested in participating in our housing rehabilitation and replacement programs can access our current Invitation for Bids (IFB)/Request for Proposals (RFP).
Volunteer at Manatee County
Welcome to our Manatee County Volunteers in Action community!
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