Welcome to an organization that listens when no one listens. That cares when no one cares. That protects when there's no protection. And that provides hope when all hope seems to be lost. Our job is to help children and their families get back on track—because everyone deserves the chance to shine.
The Florida Keys Children's Shelter is more than just a place to stay. Our extensive programs—both residential and non-residential—have helped and counseled thousands of children and families in their time of need since 1985. We're dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for abused, abandoned or neglected children; and children that have run away, are truants, or are considered ungovernable by their parents.
Our services are provided at no charge. We receive funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the Florida Department of Children and Families and Monroe County (FL) Human Services. We depend largely on private donations, including United Way.
FKCS is a local, private 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All financial contributions support programming and services in Monroe County.
Tavernier, FL
33070
With the rising costs of housing, healthcare, (cost of) food, and childcare along with many other basic living expenses, many in the Florida Keys find themselves not even living paycheck-to-paycheck.
On any given day in Monroe County, there are men, women, and children who are homeless, living and sleeping in the street, the mangroves, vehicles, derelict vessels, or other inappropriate and dangerous places. Most of them lack not only housing but also social services to assist with adequate nutrition, medical attention, and personal hygiene facilities.
Sadly, there are many more who live in constant risk of hunger and homelessness. They know that even one missed day of work, an unexpected accident or illness, or unplanned expense can cause them to become homeless.
Fortunately, there is help. The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition offers both hope and solutions. Incorporated with non-profit status in 1992, FKOC provides homeless prevention and shelter with essential supportive services throughout Monroe County, Florida.
FKOC offers solution-oriented services that prevent homelessness from occurring with quick interventions that stop the tumble into homelessness. When homelessness has already occurred, FKOC offers effective multi-stage housing programs that encourage self-sufficiency, stability, and opportunity.
33040
Founded in 1988 as the first Rotary Club in Key West to admit women, Key West Sunrise Rotary Club in the Conch Republic meets Fridays at 7:10 a.m. at the DoubleTree Resort, Key West, FL 33040.
Founded in 1988, Key West Sunrise Rotary in the Conch Republic was the first local club to admit women. It continues to welcome members who are dedicated to service above self.
Rotary International | District 6990
Key West, FL
33045
Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Child Day Care, Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence
Mission: Promoting and enhancing the safety, well-being and development of children by educating, supporting and meeting the needs of families
Geographic areas served: Helping our Community One Family at a Time throughout the Florida Keys
Programs: Full case management (fcm)- full case managment services are provided to families who become involved in the child welfare system. The case management team coordinates services for the children and their families, and develops a personalized plan to strengthen and preserve the family while focusing on our primary goal of protecting at-risk children. The agency seeks to find qualified adoptive parents for children who are in protective care and cannot be reunited with their parents, or placed with relatives.
strengthening families prevention services- prevention services: wesley house provides short-term 24/7 intensive family preservation crisis intervention services, longer term safe and stable family intervention/prevention services to families at risk of abuse and neglect and a parenting program for families in the child welfare system. Healthy families monroe: healthy families is a voluntary, in-home support program for expectant and new parents to promote positive parent-child relationships for at-risk families.
inez martin child development center (cdc): the gold seal and coa accredited directly-operated inez martin cdc provides age appropriate early childhood learning activities using the creative curriculum approach in a safe and nurturing environment and a free healthy nutritional meal program. Doh food program: wesley house, through the florida department of health and nutrition, provides nutritional breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks to all children enrolled in the inez martin cdc at no cost to the family. Additionally, eligible children receive a backpack every friday filled with food to help them through the weekend.
Key West, FL
33040