Safety Net
These programs may not address one of the three priority areas specifically, but have been deemed necessary supports for Pinellas County's families. Click on the program name to learn more.
Behavioral Evaluation »
Behavioral Evaluation provides the Unified Family Court with information regarding the social, emotional, behavioral, intellectual, and academic abilities of youth; the overall functioning of the family; information regarding the youth’s competency to understand court proceedings; and recommended sanctions based on treatment needs.
Detention Coordination Services »
Detention Coordination Services assists children who are first-time detainees to avoid a return to the Juvenile Detention Center by providing them with resources to develop the healthy skills necessary to refrain from participation in future illegal activities. It is offered to children 14 years old and younger, but older youth are considered on a case by case basis.
Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse »
Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse services treat substance abuse, sometimes a contributing factor to domestic violence. Services also include counseling and eduction to stop domestic violence and help survivors.
Family Counseling System of Care »
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network provides a Family Counseling System of Care which is serves Pinellas County families in need of behavioral health services.
Family Self Sufficiency »
Family Self Sufficiency provides case management and counseling services to homeless families.
Grace House of RCS »
Grace House of RCS provides shelter for homeless families with children, for up to two months and provides one-on-one counseling and guidance to people save money in order to live on their own. Partnerships with other agencies allows for counseling for school aged children to help them cope with being homeless.
Neighborhood Family Centers »
Nieghborhood Family Centers offer the resources, supports, and skills necessary for families to raise their children in a healthy and safe community that promotes the development of their maximum potential.
Out-of-School Time Programs »
Out-of-School Time Programs provides structured before and/or after-school programs for low income and at-risk students ages 9-14.
Residential Program (Alpha House) »
Residential Program (Alpha House) provides housing and supportive services to homeless pregnant women and teens, new mothers with infants, and families experiencing crisis pregnancies.
Safe Place 2B »
Safe Place 2B provides short-term youth residences for troubled or at-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 17. They include youth who have family problems and conflict,;who have run away from home or are homeless; who are having school related problems; or any youth who is in crisis for any reason and needs respite care.
The Haven »
The Haven provides safety, support and education for victims of domestic violence and their children. The Haven of RCS offers a continuum of services to adult victims and their children.
