The Jacksonville Children's Commission offers inclusion services to all area child care centers and family child care homes, free of charge. Our inclusion specialists are here to give support, technical assistance, and various training opportunities to child care providers.
For more information, please call the Duval County Inclusion Warm Line at 904-630-7914 or Florida's Central Directory at (800) 654-4440.
Local Programs
The following special needs programs are funded by the Jacksonville Children's Commission:
Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Florida
3311 Beach Blvd., 32207
(904) 363-1462
Provides developmental, speech, physical, and occupational therapies for children with developmental disabilities. Services are provided in the children's homes, child care programs, or at the agency.
Respite care is available for caregivers so they can enjoy a temporary break from the responsibility of caring for their children.
DLC Nurse and Learn
4101-1 College Street, 32205
(904) 387-0370
Provides after-school programs - with therapists and nurses on staff - for children and youth ages 3 to 22 who have complex developmental and physical disabilities that prevent them from attending a typical child care program. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are administered when recommended by a physician.
Hope Haven Association
- BASICS
4600 Beach Blvd., 32207
(904) 346-5100
This progam provides after-school and summer programs for children ages five to 18 who have complex developmental and physical disabilities.
- TEAM UP at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center
11780 Alden Rd., 32246
(904) 565-2722
This after-school program operates from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Police Athletic League
TEAM UP at Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center
1301 W. Palm Ave., 32254
(904) 693-7516
This after-school program operates from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.