Mary Lee's House - A Child Advocacy and Protection Center
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Address

Mary Lee's House
2806 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33607
Phone: (813)250-6650

Resource Links

Abuse Hotline

(800) 96-ABUSE/ (800) 962-2873
 

A hotline for reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, the elderly or disabled adults. Reports are received and immediately transmitted to the appropriate office responsible for investigation of complaints.


 

Counseling Services

(813) 264-9955
 

A sexual abuse treatment program focusing on abuse, prevention, psychotherapy and life education. Services included assessment, individual, group and family counseling, parenting classes and support groups.


 

abcProgram

(813) 356-1293 ext. 297
 

An education program that provides free series of classes designed to help women through the experience of pregnancy and infant care including breastfeeding basics, childbirth education, and infant parenting. 


 

Child Abuse Council

(813) 673-4646
 

The Child Abuse Council is a non-profit organization which implements community programs geared towards treating past cases of child abuse, preventing future cases of child abuse, and educating the community about child abuse issues.


 

Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 500-1119
 

Domestic violence hotline, linking callers to the nearest domestic violence center and provides translation assistance when needed.


 

Family Justice Center of Hillsborough County

(813) 935-2015
 
Provides services to the victims of domestic violence including safety planning and assessment, case management, counseling, shelter placement and housing, food and clothing assistance, legal assistance, and injunctions for protection.
 

Family Support & Resource Centers

http://www.familysupporthc.org

Brandon – (813) 740-4634
Central Tampa - (813) 204-1741
North Tampa – (813) 558-1877
Ruskin – (813) 641-5600
Town ‘N Country – (813) 356-1703

Offers free, fun and inviting programs to any community member. Intends to foster a sense of community, strengthen family bonds, and improve child development in Hillsborough County.


 

Federation of Families for Children

(813) 974-7930

Works to meet the needs of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families.


 

FRANC - Fathers Resource & Networking Center

(813) 356-1293
 
FRANC is a Child Abuse Council community initiative aiming to give all fathers the tools they need to be the best fathers they can be. Services include Nurturing Dads, Boot Camp for New Dads, Dads Dinners, and Nurturing Parenting.
 

Joshua House

(813) 949-8946

Organization built to house abused, abandoned, or neglected children. Group care program provides a stable and protected, family-like environment for children between the ages of six and seventeen who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.


 

Kinship Care Warmline

1-800-640-6444
 
Provides services and support to relatives of children who act as the full-time caregiver and nurturer of the child. Assists caregivers with multiple challenges they may face including financial and legal assistance, respite, mental health services and affordable housing.
 

ParentLink Information Helpline

(813) 272-7368


 

Parent Resource Center

(813) 272-0665
 

Parent Services Project

(813) 673-4646
 

Educates families about child-rearing and how to raise healthy children, helps identify risks and potential challenges facing individual families and works with the families to address these issues.


 

Safe Baby

(813) 233-2800
http://www.safebaby.org

A community campaign whose goal is to teach parents how to choose a safe caregiver for their children, prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome, and promote safe sleep. The ultimate goal is to prevent infant mortality and protect our community’s children.


 

Spring of Tampa Bay 24-Hour Crisis Hotline/Emergency Shelter

(813) 247-7233
 
24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, safe emergency shelter, after-hours/weekend and holiday filing of injunctions for protection, individual counseling, support groups for adults & children, education and employment readiness assistance, case management and referral to community resources, domestic violence legal assistance through Bay Area Legal Services.

 

To Learn About More Community Resources, visit:

To Learn About More Community Resources, visit:
http://www.hccfl.edu/media/26015/community_resource_guide.pdf