Pasco Kids First works to find a safe place for children who are victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse. It provides children with counseling, medical examinations, forensic interviews and abuse awareness and education programs.
It also offers a Healthy Families Pasco-Hernando program which consists of a voluntary home visitation program for expectant parents and the family members of newborns and a parent support program.
The Casa Collections Thrift Store operates to raise funds to support the Center Against Spouse Abuse, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides shelter, counseling and support to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. The store accepts used clothing, furniture and household goods, and all proceeds go to fund the CASA programs. You can find great bargains here, and the merchandise turns over quickly as a result. Seniors get an additional 25 percent off most items on Wednesdays. The store serves as a drop-off location for donated items as well as a retail location. You can also arrange to have furniture picked up by contacting the store manager. Cell phones are accepted and given to program participants so they can call 911 in case of emergency.
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For 30 years, the Child Protection Center has been helping children and families who have been abused or neglected in Sarasota. It now has a new modern facility. Its services include prevention and community awareness, intervention and mobilizing a protection team, and treatment with its Sexual Abuse Treatment Program and Kid Kindness Program.
