A mutual aid network
Alachua Community Collective
Children and Families
⚖️ Family Law Virtual Clinic
Get free legal guidance on family issues like divorce, custody, and parenting plan changes.
📅 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month⏰ 2–5 PM (EST) | 💻 Online
🔗 Check eligibility: bit.ly/ClinicScreening
📞 Register: 1-800-405-1417
Free pro bono legal help from licensed attorneys.
Free Trauma-Based Mental Health Services for SWAG Children
Children who have experienced trauma and show signs like anxiety, depression, nightmares, or behavioral challenges may qualify for no-cost trauma counseling.
📞 Contact SWAG FRC at 352-373-8189 or complete online referral form at www.villagecounselingcenter.net
Help Me Grow
Partnership for Strong Families is excited to introduce the Help Me Grow program, supporting early childhood development and connecting families to helpful local resources. Take this quick and free assessment to learn more about your child’s development and how you can support their growth: https://helpmegrowfl.org/request-a-screening/
Big thanks to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County for making this important initiative possible!
Read With a Dog
Our visiting therapy dogs are ready for fun stories and lots of pets. Reading to a therapy dog is a great way for kids to gain confidence in their reading ability in a friendly setting and for hesitant children to meet new furry friends in a safe and welcoming environment.
IMPORTANT - This activity involves a therapy animal. If you are allergic to dogs or not comfortable around them, please do not participate.
Wednesdays 2:15-3:30pm Alachua Library Branch
2nd & 4th Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm Tower Road Library Branch
1st & 3rd Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm Millhopper Library Branch
Gainesville Thrives
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book to eligible children (0-5 years of age) per month until age 5.
You can register in person every Monday from 10:00-11:00am at the Library Partnership Branch.
The Next Chapter Book Club
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall on the 2nd Saturday. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
Millhopper Library Branch
11:00am-12:00pm
2nd Saturday of the Month
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th
Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program
Monthly diaper distribution, free meal, and educational seminar.