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Volunteer opportunities and a place to ask for your need of volunteers.

Our Programs

At Franklin Youth Essentials Corp, we offer a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of our youth:

• Clothing Distribution: We provide essential clothing items to children and teens in need, ensuring they have access to appropriate attire for school and everyday life.
• Educational Support: Our organization supplies educational materials, including school supplies and books, to help students succeed in their studies.
• Community Engagement: We organize events and workshops that encourage youth participation, promote life skills, and build a sense of community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure that all youth in Franklin County have access to the clothing, educational materials, and resources they need to succeed. We aim to bridge the gap for families facing economic challenges, fostering an environment where children can grow, learn, and flourish.

The GED (General Educational Development) is a high school equivalency test that measures knowledge and skills typically acquired in four years of high school. It is recognized as equivalent to a high school diploma and is often used by individuals who did not complete high school to demonstrate their academic proficiency and pursue further education or employment opportunities.

Schedule Monday-Thursday GED prep at FCSD 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

For more information call Michelle Richards 850-670-2810

The Gulf District Adult School now offers GED Testing at our Port St. Joe site only. Testing is by appointment only on Wednesday of each week.

The price of the GED® test is set in State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.0201 – State of Florida High School Diplomas. The price for one content area is $32.

Registration and scheduling can be done online at MyGEDTM (ged.com). Registration involves completing the contact and demographic information. Scheduling involves choosing a date, time, and location for testing and paying for the test. GEDTS® has provided resources to help with registration and scheduling:

https://ged.com/en/how-to-graduate/

Please call Billy Hoover at 639-9292 for more information.

"The College offers four Bachelor of Science degrees in Digital Media, Technology Management, Nursing and Organizational Management with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Health Services Administration and Emergency Services Administration. You can also pursue an Associate in Arts degree with 75 different transfer tracks, workforce-specific Associate in Science degrees and technical certifications.

We offer you flexibility with traditional classes, online courses, Continuing Education and professional training courses with classes at convenient times and in multiple locations. In addition to the main campus in Panama City, the College holds classes at Tyndall Air Force Base, the North Bay Campus in Southport and the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe. The College is also recognized as one of the top-tier military friendly colleges in the country, providing a supportive environment for active duty, reservist and dependents as well as veterans.

Our goal at Gulf Coast State College is simple – to offer the highest quality, accessible and affordable education and training. Our students really start here and go anywhere!"

• Community Resource Center (CRC) open M-TH 8am-4pm operated out of Washington High School’s 305/307 classrooms.
• Currently support their CRC positions, including coordinator and employment services positions along with funding for emergency assistance payments.
• Staff assist with emergency and employment assistance; connecting employers and job seekers, job training, services to support individuals in becoming self-sufficient, SNAP and FarmShare services. They also fund training for those who are eligible under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

-Location services as a MyACCESS site with public computer to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and temporary cash.

-Get access to job training opportunities, job application support and more.

-Utility help with a electric or water bill for eligible applicants

--Resource assistance through the Hope program for eligible applicants looking for rental support.

-Port St. Joe Summer Camp

--Connection to Food Pantry Access in partnership with Second Harvest:

First Tuesday of the Month: Last Names A-I, Fourth Tuesday of the month, Last Names J-Z. This is a drive-thru style food pantry, from 1:00-3:00 pm. You will see a sign. If this is your first time, it's okay to get in the line. You'll be asked to fill out a form. Participants must meet income requirements, but ID and proof of income are not required.

Education Encore is offered by Continuing Education at Gulf Coast State College and provides non-credit enrichment education classes on a variety of topics for active and senior adults. The learning environment is fun and stress-free while offering diversity, insight, and wisdom. 

Are you facing these challenges?

•Unemployment or needing a new job with flexible hours

•Finding a daycare solution that works for your family

•Catching up on past-due rent payments

•Obtaining all the items you need to welcome your new baby or care for your other children

Hope Navigators are here to help. When you call 850.300.HOPE (4673) you’ll be connected to a caring Hope Navigator, ready to guide you on an individualized pathway to achieve prosperity, economic self-sufficiency and hope. For new or single parents striving to balance work and family responsibilities, a Hope Navigator can connect you to affordable childcare options, valuable mentorship programs, and tailored employment opportunities that support you as you provide for your family.

• Community Resource Center (CRC) open M-TH 8am-4pm operated out of Washington High School’s 305/307 classrooms.
• Currently support their CRC positions, including coordinator and employment services positions along with funding for emergency assistance payments.
• Staff assist with emergency and employment assistance; connecting employers and job seekers, job training, services to support individuals in becoming self-sufficient, SNAP and FarmShare services. They also fund training for those who are eligible under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

-Location services as a MyACCESS site with public computer to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and temporary cash.

-Get access to job training opportunities, job application support and more.

-Utility help with a electric or water bill for eligible applicants

--Resource assistance through the Hope program for eligible applicants looking for rental support.

-Port St. Joe Summer Camp

--Connection to Food Pantry Access in partnership with Second Harvest:

First Tuesday of the Month: Last Names A-I, Fourth Tuesday of the month, Last Names J-Z. This is a drive-thru style food pantry, from 1:00-3:00 pm. You will see a sign. If this is your first time, it's okay to get in the line. You'll be asked to fill out a form. Participants must meet income requirements, but ID and proof of income are not required.

Working at a Florida state government agency means being responsive to the issues impacting the residents of our state. The job opportunities we offer are as diverse as our population. We believe our workforce is our most valuable asset and want to encourage potential candidates to use all the available resources to identify and apply for all the varying and interesting job opportunities with the State of Florida.

Search the full-service employment center to find and view job openings, create and post résumé, look for training, and much more.

-Find a Job

-Find Your Local Career Center

-Reemployment Assistance

-Education and Training

We are a Temporary Staffing and Employment Agency

Career Sources offers many services, including:

-Location services as a MyACCESS site with public computer to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and temporary cash.

-Get access to job training opportunities, job application support and more.

-Resource assistance through the Hope program for eligible applicants looking for rental support.

The Florida Legal Services Connecting Kids to Coverage Project helps eligible families, children, and pregnant women enroll in Florida's KidCare and family-related Medicaid programs.  

Contact us today at 1-800-436-6001 or [email protected] for more information about your family's eligibility or for application or renewal assistance. 

Florida Legal Services offers interpreter services for non-English speaking and hearing impaired applicants.  If an accommodation is needed in order to seek our assistance, please email us at [email protected]. 

Any Floridian with a disability-related issue is eligible to receive Disability Rights Florida services.

Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. Our staff attorneys, advocates and investigators address civil rights violations, abuse and neglect, and discrimination.

Main Phone: 407-801-4350 and Fax: 407-505-7327

Toll-free Eviction Prevention Line: (888) 780-0443

Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: (850) 385-0611 (funded by the Florida Department of Children and Families)

Florida Legal Services is a statewide leader in advancing economic, social, and racial justice. We advocate for poor, vulnerable, and hard to reach people through impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, education, and strategic partnerships.

Serving: Franklin, Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla

Franklin & Gulf access to North Florida Center for Equal Justice – Tallahassee: 850-701-3980

What do Legal Services Lawyers Do?

Lawyers in a legal services office provide the same legal services as any other attorney. They can advise and represent you in most areas of civil law, although each program has priorities for the types of cases it will take.

Because the number of people demanding legal services exceeds the staff and money available to handle cases, legal services offices limit the types of cases taken.

They do not handle criminal cases, because the state provides public defenders to represent people accused of criminal actions who cannot afford private attorneys.

Also, the legal services offices generally do not deal with cases in which a person is seeking money as a settlement. In such cases, a private attorney usually will represent a client without any initial charge, collecting a fee only if the client wins the case. Then the attorney’s fee is a percentage of the client’s settlement. This is called a contingency fee.

Check with the office in your community if you have questions about the types of cases handled.

Who Can Apply for Legal Services?

Free legal services are meant for people of low income who cannot afford the services of an attorney. Many programs have different standards, and you will have to check with your community office to find out if you qualify. Some offices base their eligibility only on income, while others will consider ownership of property and size of family. It is important that you call your legal assistance provider to learn whether you qualify.

Serving: Bay, Gulf, Holmes and Washington counties.

Franklin & Gulf access to North Florida Center for Equal Justice – Tallahassee: 850-701-3980

What do Legal Services Lawyers Do?

Lawyers in a legal services office provide the same legal services as any other attorney. They can advise and represent you in most areas of civil law, although each program has priorities for the types of cases it will take.

Because the number of people demanding legal services exceeds the staff and money available to handle cases, legal services offices limit the types of cases taken.

They do not handle criminal cases, because the state provides public defenders to represent people accused of criminal actions who cannot afford private attorneys.

Also, the legal services offices generally do not deal with cases in which a person is seeking money as a settlement. In such cases, a private attorney usually will represent a client without any initial charge, collecting a fee only if the client wins the case. Then the attorney’s fee is a percentage of the client’s settlement. This is called a contingency fee.

Check with the office in your community if you have questions about the types of cases handled.

Who Can Apply for Legal Services?

Free legal services are meant for people of low income who cannot afford the services of an attorney. Many programs have different standards, and you will have to check with your community office to find out if you qualify. Some offices base their eligibility only on income, while others will consider ownership of property and size of family. It is important that you call your legal assistance provider to learn whether you qualify.

What We Offer

Four computers and four laptops are available for public use. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building and parking lot. The network is called, “guest,” and no password is required. Simply accept the terms.

Library Cards

Tutoring/homework services for students.

Free for residents/ $10 per year for non-residents. Residents include visitors living in Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Liberty, Leon, and Wakulla counties.

Technology and Business Services

We provide comprehensive services including: printing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, paper-cutting, lamination, and shredding. We also have USB drives, colored cardstock, non-standard paper, stamps, and envelopes available.

Have a conference call or important Zoom meeting? We have quiet spaces and meeting rooms available for reservation.

A licensed Florida notary is on staff, and we can also assist in Spanish language translation. Habla Español.

Want to print from your device? Just email it to [email protected]

Standard Fees

We offer reduced rates to non-profits. All prints and faxes for governmental agencies are free.

Books Print and Digital available for check out and request. Want a book we don’t have? Ask us to request an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and we’ll get it for you!

Printing Print from any of our public computers or bring a flash drive to connect to the copier. Black and white prints are $0.10 per page and color prints are $0.50 per page. Double sided printing is available.

Copying Black and white copies are $0.10 per page and color copies are $0.50 per page. Double sided printing is available.

Scanning Scanning is completely free at FCPL! Just send your scans to your email address or save them to a flash drive.

Faxing Faxes can be sent and received, $1.00 per page.

Meeting spaces We have meeting spaces available in the library. Meeting spaces are free to use but all meetings must be free of charge and open to the public. Please keep in mind that library use of meeting spaces takes precedence over outside groups. Contact the Library, Eastpoint or Carrabelle to verify the date requested is available. Reserving meeting rooms is required.

Books Print and Digital available for check out and request. Want a book we don’t have? Ask us to request an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and we’ll get it for you!

Printing Print from any of our public computers or bring a flash drive to connect to the copier. Black and white prints are $0.10 per page and color prints are $0.50 per page. Double sided printing is available.

Copying Black and white copies are $0.10 per page and color copies are $0.50 per page. Double sided printing is available.

Scanning Scanning is completely free at FCPL! Just send your scans to your email address or save them to a flash drive.

Faxing Faxes can be sent and received, $1.00 per page.

Meeting spaces We have meeting spaces available in the library. Meeting spaces are free to use but all meetings must be free of charge and open to the public. Please keep in mind that library use of meeting spaces takes precedence over outside groups. Contact the Library, Eastpoint or Carrabelle to verify the date requested is available. Reserving meeting rooms is required.

Library cards are free to residents of Bay, Gulf and Liberty counties and are valid at any library in the system. A non-resident card may be purchased for $15 per year. Photo ID and address verification is required. A fee of $2 is charged for replacement cards. A parent or guardian must sponsor children under age 16 and be responsible for any fines or fees accrued on the account. Parents are responsible for the book (and other material) selections of their children.

Patrons may fill out the form online to pre-register for a library card. Doing this will allow the patron to have immediate access to many of the library’s remote online databases, which are very helpful for homework help and research. In order to borrow library materials, including titles from the OverDrive ebook and audiobook collection (and the Libby app), patrons need to come to the library and provide adequate identification.

The Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS) provides computers with Microsoft Office software and Internet access to the public in order to support its mission of “connecting the people of our diverse community with the information they seek.” Computer, Internet, and Wireless Internet access is available in all Library locations and is provided to all Library users at no charge.

Gulf County Libraries offer free notary service, funded by the Friends of the Gulf County Libraries. 

This library also offers printing, including 3D printing and so much more. Check out the website or take a visit!

Library cards are free to residents of Bay, Gulf and Liberty counties and are valid at any library in the system. A non-resident card may be purchased for $15 per year. Photo ID and address verification is required. A fee of $2 is charged for replacement cards. A parent or guardian must sponsor children under age 16 and be responsible for any fines or fees accrued on the account. Parents are responsible for the book (and other material) selections of their children.

Patrons may fill out the form online to pre-register for a library card. Doing this will allow the patron to have immediate access to many of the library’s remote online databases, which are very helpful for homework help and research. In order to borrow library materials, including titles from the OverDrive ebook and audiobook collection (and the Libby app), patrons need to come to the library and provide adequate identification.

The Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS) provides computers with Microsoft Office software and Internet access to the public in order to support its mission of “connecting the people of our diverse community with the information they seek.” Computer, Internet, and Wireless Internet access is available in all Library locations and is provided to all Library users at no charge.

Gulf County Libraries offer free notary service, funded by the Friends of the Gulf County Libraries. 

This library also offers so much more. Check out the website or take a visit!

We are available after hours, weekends and holidays for emergency calls only. There is an on-call officer at all times who can assist in your emergency (ex. animal bite). The service number to call for Animal Control is 850-670-4733.

Please call the Gulf County Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 911 for all Emergency Calls or (850) 229-9111 for all Non-Emergency Calls

Gulf County is committed to protecting the health, safety and general welfare of its citizens through effective and courteous enforcement and education in alignment with the Gulf County Animal Control Ordinance.