Big Brothers Big Sisters
William Wirth (850)433-5437
Big Brothers Big Sister of Northwest Florida's mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measureable impact. BBBS offers numerous volunteer options: Community Based, Site Based and Civil Citation. If you are interested in being a mentor or having you child enrolled in their mentoring program please check their website or call direct for more information.
Okaloosa- Walton Child Care Services
Ft. Walton Beach (850)833-9330
Crestview (850)892-8560
DeFuniak Springs (850)892-8650
Okaloosa-Walton
Child Care Services is a non-profit childcare resource and
referral agency. Services include: consumer education
& childcare referral for parents, training & technical
assistance to affiliated childcare programs, maintaining an
education center & toy lending library, health &
developmental screenings, and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
enrollment.
Boys & Girls Club
Fort Walton Beach (850)862-1888
DeFuniak Springs (850)892-3752
Summer program includes 5 core programming areas: character & leadership development, education & career development, health & life skills, the arts and sports, fitness & recreation.
University of Florida
Crestview 850-689-5850
Jennifer G. Heady
Emerald Coast Science Center
Fort Walton Beach 850-664-1261
2011 Summer Science Camp
We have loaded the summer with a catalog of brand new
and exciting courses. Our award winning programs are filled
with experiments, demonstrations, hands-on projects and
good old-fashioned fun! Download the registration
Goodwill Easter Seals
Quanda Smith (850)243-7118
Goodwill Easter Seals Community Center
913-H Beal Pkwy, Ft. Walton Beach
Goodwill Easter Seals offers an Adult Literacy Program, GED Prep & Adult Basic Education classes. Classes are offered in Ft. Walton Beach and Crestview. It is open enrollment so you can join anytime! Classes are offered Monday & Wednesday 8:30am to 10am & 1:30pm to 3pm at the FWB Community Center; Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am to 12pm & 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the FWB Community Center; and Friday 8:30am to 10am at the Crestview Jobs Plus Building. All the materials for the adult literacy program are provided by the
United Way of Okaloosa-Walton.
Northwest Florida State College
Barbara Jones (850)729-5387
Niceville, Ft. Walton Beach, Crestview, & DeFuniak Springs
NWF State College offers several Adult General Education Classes including Adult Basic Education, English-as-a-Second Language, GED Orientation, GED Preparation and GED & ABE classes on-line. All courses and classroom material are FREE to qualified adults age 16 or older and you can enroll anytime throughout the year. If you choose to take online classes NWF State College will loan you a computer if you do not have access to one (but you are responsible for paying internet fees).
Hurlburt Field Air Force Base
Airman & Family Readiness Center (AFRC)
*Must have a valid Military ID
(850)884-5441
www.myhurlburt.com/pages/afrc.html
220 Lukasik Avenue Building 90213
The AFRC offers a variety of services to military and their dependents. There Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, education & referral to active duty members and their families separating or retiring from the military. They also host a wide variety of programs including Resume Writing Workshops, "Be Your Own Boss", Spouse Computer Training, and Spouse Employment Orientation. All services are free of charge. Military spouses also qualify for college tuition assistance, please call for further information.
Eglin Air Force Base
Airman & Family Readiness Center (AFRC)
*Must have a valid Military ID
(850)882-9060
www.united-publishers.com/EglinGuide/family.html
Building 205
The Eglin AFRC offers workshops and information on financial management, relocation assistance, employment for family members, special family member needs and military transitions.
They are open M - F from 7:30am to 4:30pm.
At United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties, it is our goal to provide you with information about educational services offered in our counties.
Below are a variety of adult & children's educational services offered throughout our community. If you would like to add your agency's information, please contact Nikki at (850)243-0315 or email at campaignasst@united-way.org.
