Community resources for families
Programs we trust and share with our families - help with insurance, food, medicine costs, and child growth. Each link says what it does, so you know before you click. We keep this list fresh.
Insurance and money help
- Florida Medicaid application (ACCESS Florida)
Apply for Florida Medicaid for your child.
- Change your Medicaid plan
Switch your child's Medicaid plan or see which plans you can pick.
- Florida KidCare
Low-cost health insurance for kids whose families earn too much for Medicaid.
- FindHelp.org
Find free or low-cost help near you - food, housing, bills, and more.
- Cost Plus Drugs online pharmacy
Low-cost mail-order pharmacy. Even without insurance, many medicines cost less here. Ask us to send your child's prescription.
Feeding and nutrition
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Free healthy food and feeding help for families who qualify.
- AdventHealth breastfeeding support
Local breastfeeding help and classes.
- La Leche League
Free breastfeeding help and local support groups.
Medicine cost help
- Publix Pharmacy medications program
Free or low-cost common medicines at Publix.
- GoodRx
Coupons that lower the cash price of many medicines.
- Vyvanse patient assistance
Help paying for Vyvanse if it costs too much.
Autism and child development
- Early Steps
Free state program for babies and toddlers who are behind on milestones.
- Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) at USF
Free support and training for families of children with autism.
Growing up healthy
- HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Trusted answers from children's doctors on sleep, safety, milestones, and medicine doses.
- AAP Bright Futures
What to expect at every well visit, from newborn through the teen years.
List reviewed 2026-07-08. Found a broken link or know a great local program? Email web@drbou.com.
Medicine doses and health questions
For medicine doses by weight, use the American Academy of Pediatrics charts: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil). For everyday health questions, HealthyChildren.org is written and updated by pediatricians. When in doubt, call us - even after hours.