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United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida is a private nonprofit, charitable organization with a mission to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with developmental disabilities. We have been serving infants, children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation and autism, since 1953.

We have 12 program sites in the Panhandle. Our services include early intervention for infants to age three, after school care for children in first through 12th grade, adult day training, group homes, supported employment for adults, supported living, school to work transition for students aged 14 to 22, voluntary pre-k for four year olds and a public charter school for three to five year olds with and without special needs.

Agency highlights:

• We prepare toddlers/children for first grade.
• We prepare youth and adults for employment in the community.
• We help people live independently in their own homes or apartments.
• We provide seven group homes for adults living in natural family settings.
• We help people of all ages with developmental disabilities realize their personal goals and choices through day training programs.

Rebuild Northwest Florida is a public/private partnership existing to coordinate need-based recovery initiatives for citizens of Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties impacted by Hurricane Ivan. The organization is made possible through the collaborative efforts of private citizens, non-profit organizations, the faith-based community, governmental entities and members of the businesses sector, all combining their efforts to assist individuals and families in restoring their lives by rebuilding and fortifying their homes. By combining the efforts of the many entities listed above REBUILD has been able to help numerous families to recover form the storm. REBUILD currently focuses on three major programs of work: Hurricane Home Repairs, Replacement Homes, and Home Mitigation. To date, the organization has completed and closed more than 1600 jobs in its Repair Program, has completed seven Replacement Home projects, and has received more than 2900 applicants for its Mitigation Program--- of which 225 projects have already been completed. Visit us online to find additional information, make a donation or volunteer your time, or contact the REBUILD offices at 497-7024.

The vision of BRACE, the Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies is to get every individual, church, business, nonprofit and civic organization involved in ensuring our community is protected against any type of disaster. The Escambia County Division of Emergency Management is responsible for emergencies, but they cannot do it alone. There are critical services needed that require your involvement. In partnership with Emergency Management, BRACE coordinates that involvement. The current program of work includes services such as providing child care to first responders (our emergency management personnel) and continuing life-saving services to the homebound during and after a disaster (our elderly and disabled). Become a member of BRACE today and find out how you can make a difference. Visit our site, email us, or call 444-7135 for more information.