United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is a registered Non-Profit organization providing assistance and resources in the areas of Income, Health, and Education. It is with United Way that residents of Lake and Sumter Counties may request income assistance for family stability, receive guidance on VA benefits through our Mission United program, or request teacher instruction in early learning centers through our Master Teacher program. Many more resources and assistance options are available for all residents of Lake and Sumter counties.
The Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville provides a child friendly, safe and supportive environment for abused and neglected children. The Center is a place where professionals - social workers, counselors, law enforcement officers, state attorneys, victim advocates, medical professionals and others - work as a team to coordinate investigations and interventions for each child abuse case. This collaboration expedites each child's time in the legal system and ensures that children are not re-victimized by the system and that they and their families are provided the support and services needed.
