Program provides home visiting parenting and support services to families that live in Manatee County.

Employment resources for Veterans

Many home buyers can afford a monthly mortgage payment but may not be able to pay all or a portion of the down payment and/or closing costs needed to purchase a home. Down payment assistance programs can help. As a first step in the process of meeting eligibility requirements,  interested parties should schedule to attend a Homeownership Training Course.

Community & Nonprofit Education provides nonprofit organizations serving Manatee County with opportunities to learn, connect and build their capacity in areas of governance, program outcomes, finance, leadership, fundraising, development, communications and marketing, and HR.

The Independent Living Program offers three areas of vision rehabilitation training.

HUD-Certified Counseling for At-Risk Families-The Housing Counseling program provides one-on-one counseling for families in a variety of areas related to housing needs. The HUD-Certified Housing Counselor offers guidance, referrals, information, and support to families at risk of becoming homeless.

Employment services for Veterans and qualified spouses and children

Manatee County has created an initiative to prevent infant sleep-related deaths.