Orange County, FL

Orange County, FL helps domestic violence victims leave unsafe situations with child care pilot

Orange County identified childcare costs as an obstacle to residents leaving abusive environments. The two-year pilot uses $1 million in county funds to offset the costs of child care for domestic violence victims. Local member organizations in the Community Coordinated Care for Children identify and refer victims with children to childcare providers. The county's Neighborhood Centers for Families provide counseling, health services, and skills training to further assist participants.

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Orange County, FL

United States

Orange County, FL pairs sheriff deputies and mental health experts in Behavioral Response Unit pilot

Two deputies are paired with clinicians from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health for the pilot. Response teams received 40 hours of training on the most common mental health situations found in 911 calls. Each deputy arrives at the scene and evaluates the situation before requesting a clinician's assistance. The participating clinicians patrol local streets for quick responses to teammates in need of evaluations, short-term care, and referrals.

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Orange County, FL

United States

Orange County, FL supports local businesses and gathers valuable data with Go See the City app

Go See the City is a rewards app that connects users to local businesses and events. Local businesses can establish ongoing discounts and real-time price adjustments like End of Day deals. County officials can work with shops to host events and scavenger hunts with additional discounts available to participants. Data accumulated through app use can inform countywide economic development decisions. Orange County is the first government to implement the Orlando-based app.

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Orange County, FL

United States