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Para más información o registrarse para un evento, por favor contacte el Centro de Recursos para Familias en el 352-505-6823.

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A flyer for Girl Scouts at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Meetings are Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm
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Centro de Recursos para Familias SWAG
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Últimas Publicaciones y Boletines de Noticias

  • A scrapbook-style photo montage of some highlights from May 2021, including vaccination events and the naming of Joan Canton Way
    Highlights From May 2021
    May 2021 was another exciting month for SWAG. We hosted two vaccination events in collaboration with the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic. Also, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously to name a portion of SW 61 Street and SW 8 Avenue in honor of SWAG’s visionary, Joan Canton.
  • SWAG visionary Joan Canton receives a standing ovation at a County Commission meeting designating a road in her honor.
    BoCC aprueba el nombramiento de Joan Canton Way
    In May 2021, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved the naming of Joan Canton Way. As a result, the portion of SW 61 Street and SW 8 Avenue between SW 20 Avenue and Tower Road will display the name of SWAG visionary Joan Canton.
  • A scrapbook-style photo montage of some highlights from April 2021, including The Amazing Give, Community Dinner, & Capoeira
    ¡Abril de 2021 fue bueno para SWAG!
    Lots happened for SWAG this month! Capoeira students had a special belting ceremony honoring their hard work. Family Resource Center patrons participated in an employability workshop a Community Job Fair. SWAG also raised $5,750 through The Amazing Give. Community Dinner was a success. And finally, the SW Health Clinic began offering COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Two signs visible in the windows of brick housing, saying “HOPE” and “We got this!”
    Recursos de Alojamiento en el Condado de Alachua
    This article describes some of the resources available to Alachua County residents struggling to pay rent and/or utilities. This includes rental assistance, legal help, ways to lower energy bills, and more. For those seeking to help improve equitable housing in our community, there is a non-exhaustive list of a few local organizations you could contribute to.
A screenshot of the Alachua County Council online survey about school rezoning

Provide Input About School Rezoning: PTA Survey

The Alachua County School Board is planning a district-wide, comprehensive rezoning for all school levels in the next few years. The goal is for the changes to take effect during the 2022/2023 school year. As a result, many families in Alachua County may be zoned for schools that are different from their current schools. Complete ACCPTA’s rezoning survey to share your thoughts confidentially.

Note: this survey is not affiliated with the Alachua County School District, although summary results will be shared with them.

A notice of a federal benefit program to help people with low household incomes pay for broadband Internet access.

Available Now: Federal Program to Help Pay for Broadband Internet

Need help paying for monthly broadband Internet? If so, a new federal program may be able to help and is accepting applications. You likely quality if any of the following applies to your household:

  • SNAP/EBT
  • Free or reduced-price school lunch
  • Medicaid
  • Income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines
  • Lost substantial income during the pandemic
  • And more!

Before applying, check the full list of eligibility criteria here. Then, you can apply online here.

Download a PDF of this flyer AQUÍ.

For a limited time: FREE medical services for children at the SW Health Clinic

¿Está su hijo incluido en la brecha del seguro? En otras palabras, ¿su hijo no califica para Medicare/Medicaid nor receive private insurance coverage? If so, we have funding to provide basic physicals and basic dental checkups and services for children at the clinic. This funding is only for children, and the services must be performed at the SW Health Clinic. Undocumented children are eligible to receive these services! Visit the SW Health Clinic page to learn more.

A screenshot of the program announcement for Emergency Rental Assistance on the Alachua County website.

Available now: Emergency rental assistance for Alachua County residents

Are you an Alachua County resident having difficulty paying rent and/or utilities due to COVID-19? If so, visit this link to learn more about and apply for emergency rental assistance.