If you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy in Monticello – you’re not alone. We can help. There are many resources available to you. We’ve listed some below.
Community Resources
Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties
(850) 948-2741
Provides services and support needed for pregnant women. Healthy Start services are no charge to you and include:
- Pregnancy health education
- Nutrition education
- Childbirth preparation
- New baby care
- Parenting education and support
- Help to quit smoking
- General support and community referrals
Whole Child: Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison
1336 SW Grand St
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 253-5355
Services: Child Care Centers, Developmental Assessment, Health Care Referrals, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups
Capital Area Community Action Agency, Inc. serving families in Leon, Jefferson, Gasden, Calhoun and Franklin County.
309 Office Plaza Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Provides short-term help, and promotes long term self-sufficiency. Food, shelter, meals, and grant programs are offered for short-term needs. They also have applications to state and federal government programs, such as SNAP (food stamps) or free lunches for children.
(850) 656-7110
Works to improve the lives of families and children in North Florida by providing services that promote nurturing parent-child relationships. Brehon House supports women in the community who are pregnant and homeless by offering them safe housing, access to education, medical care and childcare.
(850) 727-3304
Dedicated to helping young women reach their greatest potential. Making Miracles places an emphasis on providing quality care and love in hopes of empowering women to build wholesome, healthy lives.
(850) 681-2111
Offering services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Jefferson County Health Department
FL DOH, Jefferson, General Health Services
1255 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0170
Jefferson Diaper Brigade, (850) 228-4633 *Must Be Jefferson County Resident
Free disposable diapers for low-income families living in Jefferson County.
Distributed at Two Food Pantries:
- Eagles Wings Food Pantry, First Presbyterian Church
1st + 3rd Wednesdays, 9am-11am or until food runs out
290 E Dogwood St, Monticello, 32344
- Christ Episcopal Church
Last Friday of the Month, 9am-11am
425 N Cherry St
Monticello, 32344
Adoption Agencies in Monticello
The Adoption Law Offices of Madonna Finney
No cost, no-obligation, pregnancy counseling available. Offices in Pensacola, Tallahassee and Franklin County. Call or text us anytime at (850) 308-1836
While we can’t tell you what to do or give you a magic answer, we can give you the information you need to consider your pregnancy options. Madonna and her team stand ready to assist you in any way possible.
Housing Needs
Jefferson County, Low Income/Affordable Housing
Units in Monticello
Grove Apartments; 22 units 1,2 br
1400 N Jefferson St, 32344
(850) 997-5321
Heritage Manor Apartments; 36 units, 1,2 br
1800 Texas Hill Rd, 32344
(850) 997-4727
Jefferson Arms Apartments; 75 units, 2,3 br
1425 E Clark Ave, Ste K, 32344
(850) 997-2743
Jefferson Place Apartments; 39 units, 1,2 br
1468 S Waukeenah St, Ste 300, 32344
(850) 997-6964
Online Resources
Florida Department of Health – Women’s Services
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health –
CDC Guide to Healthy Pregnancy
Mother to Baby – Provides evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy
Access Florida – SNAP (food stamps) + Medicaid (health care) information
Parents.com – Parenting and Pregnancy Information
What To Expect – Pregnancy information
Planned Parenthood of Florida – Birth control and other services
Pregnancy Options Counseling – Adoption law and private adoption in Tallahassee, Pensacola and Franklin County. No cost, no-obligation, pregnancy counseling available.
Local Food Banks
A New Day Initiative
Fourth Saturday of the Month, 9am-10am
1599 Waukeenah Hwy,
Monticello, 32344
(850) 570-1353,
Christ Episcopal Church * Jefferson County Residents Only
Last Friday, 8am-10am
425 N Cherry St
Monticello, 32344
(850) 841-0842
Eagles Wings Food Pantry, First Presbyterian Church * Jefferson County Residents Only
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9am-11am or Until Food Runs Out
290 E Dogwood St
Monticello, 32344
(850) 545-3116
ECHO
702 W Madison St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(850) 224-3267
Low-income families and those facing poverty can access other services here, ranging from brown bag lunches to information on Meals on Wheels for the homebound or disabled.
For the locations of other free pantries in the Leon County Florida area, call 850-562-3033.
Good News Outreach, Food Pantry
242 Lafayette Circle
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(850) 412-0016
Distributes free food, meals, clothing, and more to senior citizens and low-income families across Leon County, Florida. Call the center to get information on programs administered.
Wildwood Church, Our Father’s Storehouse
100 Ox Bottom Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 894-1400
Church of Christ
916 Paul Russell Rd
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 878-0085
America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend
110 Four Points Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32305
(850) 562-3033
Offers reduced priced food, fresh produce, dairy products, and more
Food Pantry at Promise Land Ministries Lighthouse, Inc.
20 Church Rd
Crawfordville, Florida 32327
(850) 926-3281
Salvation Army, Foodbank/Pantry
5016 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 222-0304
Services include clothing, thrift store, holiday assistance and gifts, food, and social services.
If you are considering options beyond parenting, or you’re searching for adoption agencies in, you can reach out to the Law Office of Madonna Finney 24/7 at (850) 308-1836. We work with women like you every day at no cost. There is no obligation, we will simply help you explore your options.