Assistance
The Social Services Division is a tax-exempt governmental entity funded by the City of North Port. Additional funding sources are received through grants, generous individuals, churches, civic groups, schools and collaborative partners. These charitable funding sources, collaborative partners, and other outreach programs enable us to provide assistance to families and individuals that are experiencing a short term unavoidable financial crisis.
The Social Services Division assists in connecting residents who are experiencing a financial hardship with the assistance they need. The Division's office is located in the Family Service Center, which is also home to several community agencies that assist residents.
The City of North Port's Family Service Center is located at 6919 Outreach Way, Suite 3, North Port, FL 34287. Contact the Social Services Division at (941) 429-3700.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for rent/mortgage, utilities, and food. Learn more to see if you are eligible for assistance.
Employment Assistance
Find resources to connect you with local employment.
Housing Assistance
The City's Social Services Division assists families in need of rental help. Project Sentinel is a nonprofit that offers resources related to other housing issues.
Local Food Banks
The list of local food banks is always shifting and changing. Contact the Social Services Division to learn about the local distribution stops in North Port. All Faiths Food Bank.
Veteran Services
There are a host of local veteran services in the community, including offices held by Sarasota County's Veteran Services Office at City Hall during various times of the week.
Community Agencies
There are several community agencies that assist residents.
Social Services Division
The City's Social Services Division provides assistance for residents in crisis on a day-to-day basis. They also provide programs to assist families and individuals long term.
Youth Scholarship Program
The City of North Port's Parks and Recreation Division and Social Services Division offer a Youth Scholarship Program for North Port children who need financial assistance to enroll in Parks and Recreation programs, such as summer camp.