RealSense, United Way of Northeast Florida’s free tax preparation program, offers free tax preparation services to eligible families and individuals across Northeast Florida and is dedicated to helping local families file taxes at no cost. Its team of IRS-certified volunteers provides support to low-to-moderate-income families, ensuring they receive the refunds and credits they’ve earned without…
A pregnant woman may qualify for Medicaid if her family’s countable income does not exceed income limits, and once eligible she remains eligible throughout her pregnancy and for a twelve-month post-partum period regardless of a change in income. Presumptively Eligible Pregnant Women coverage is temporary coverage for prenatal care only, determined by Qualified Designated Providers.
The Medically Needy Program allows Medicaid coverage after a monthly share of cost is met. Individuals who are not eligible for full Medicaid due to income or asset limits may qualify, including women with family income over the limit for Medicaid.
Florida KidCare offers high-quality, income-based health and dental insurance just for kids, including doctor visits, dental care, emergency care, hospital stays, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, and mental health services. Florida KidCare will automatically match children with the best fit Florida KidCare program.
Medicaid provides medical coverage to low-income individuals and families, and Medicaid services in Florida are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration. DCF determines Medicaid eligibility for parents and caretaker relatives, children, and individuals who receive Temporary Cash Assistance.
WIC — Women, Infants, and Children — gives eligible moms and young kids healthy food on a WIC EBT card, plus nutrition education and breastfeeding support. This is the Duval County program entry through the Florida Department of Health, with the main clinic on Davis Street. The first step is an appointment: call 904-253-1500. Good…
Food Assistance — Florida's name for SNAP — puts a monthly EBT card in your pocket for groceries: breads, cereals, produce, meat, dairy, even seeds and plants to grow food. It is for Florida residents with low incomes, including seniors and people with disabilities on fixed incomes. The fastest first step is applying online through…
The School Readiness (SR) Program provides financial assistance to eligible families for early education and child care so they can become financially self-sufficient. It helps working families afford quality early learning services and keeps parents in the workforce and/or participating in educational or training activities.
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free prekindergarten program for 4- and 5-year-olds who reside in Florida. Participating children must be 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year.
Jacksonville Benefits
Free help in Jacksonville & Duval County. Not a government agency — applying is always free at the official sites. We connect you to the programs that fit.
