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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.

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.

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

Does your child fall in the insurance gap? In other words, does your child neither qualify for 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.

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.

This Month’s Community Board Topic: Mental Health Awareness

Many thanks to Aalyiah Saintil for this month’s Community Bulletin Board! You can see the full interactive board on the Family Resource Center page and/or come see it in-person when you come to the Center.