Family Service Center

Charlotte County Human Services offers a variety of social work and family support services for individuals and communities. It operates a family support center that provides after-school care and counseling services, parenting classes, and educational and intergenerational programs. The department also offers respite care, transportation and nutritional services for senior citizens. Charlotte County Human Services also offers rental construction, down payment and homeowner rehabilitation assistance and community land trust programs. It additionally provides a transitional housing program for low-income families. The department offers assistance with financial counseling, food and utility bills for disadvantaged individuals. Charlotte County Human Services is located in Punta Gorda, Fla.

InStride Therapy, located in Nokomis, Florida, is a renowned therapy facility that has been providing hippotherapy and equine-assisted therapy in south Sarasota County for over 25 years. In January 2020, InStride Therapy merged with Easterseals Southwest Florida, resulting in a purposeful partnership that offers a range of support services, including veterans horsemanship programs, equine-assisted psychotherapy, riding lessons, camps, and horse boarding. With a commitment to maintaining the highest standard of care for the horses, InStride Ranch, spanning 62 acres, continues to provide therapy services while also offering opportunities for volunteers to contribute to their mission.Generated from the website