Central Florida resource guide

Find the right place to ask for help or take a next step.

Worlds Collide Ministries is preparing a camp and mentoring pathway; it is not a child-placement agency, crisis service, or government office. The verified organizations below can help people reach the appropriate public system or local provider now. This guide was reviewed October 15, 2026.

Local child-welfare system

Family Partnerships of Central Florida

Florida's community-based care lead agency for Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties coordinates foster care, adoption, prevention, and independent-living services.

Visit Family Partnerships of Central Florida or call 321-441-2060 for its Orange, Seminole, and Osceola office.

Become a foster parent

Florida's Foster Information Center

Families who want to learn about fostering can submit a no-commitment inquiry to speak with a foster community ambassador about requirements and next steps.

Request foster-care information from Florida DCF

Adoption

Explore Adoption

Florida DCF provides information about adoption, available benefits, frequently asked questions, and how to contact a local adoption specialist.

Explore adoption in Florida or call 1-800-962-3678.

Youth and young adults

Florida DCF Office of Continuing Care

Current and former foster youth approaching adulthood can find information about rights, extended foster care, education, and one-on-one transition support.

View youth and young-adult resources or call 833-GET-HOPE.

Everyday needs

Florida 211

Florida 211 is a free, confidential, 24-hour connection to local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, child care, employment, mental health, and disaster needs.

Dial 211 or find help through Florida 211.

State resource directory

Florida child and family resources

Florida DCF maintains links for child safety, community-based care, benefits, parenting support, behavioral health, youth services, and caregiver information.

Browse Florida DCF resources

How Worlds Collide Ministries can help

We can answer questions about our developing Central Florida camp, future mentoring pathway, church partnership, volunteering, and giving. We cannot accept camper referrals or make placement decisions at this stage.

Contact Worlds Collide Ministries