GULF COAST CARES, INC.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

Gulf Coast Cares, Inc., known formally as Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services, is an integrated non-profit agency providing essential social services across a 37-county area of Florida. Inspired by Jewish values, the organization aims to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen families in order to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. With roots tracing back over 50 years, Gulf Coast started with just one social worker and has since expanded to employ over 370 case managers, serving more than 6,000 individuals at any given time. The comprehensive array of services offered includes support for abused children, assistance for newly arrived refugees, employment help, life skills training, and various eldercare initiatives. One notable addition is the internationally recognized community-based care programs tailored for those with serious medical, physical, or psychiatric conditions. Gulf Coast Cares' operations are helmed by experienced leaders including Sandra E Braham, overseeing staff operations across more than 500 employees involved in 67 different service areas, and Valerie Balliet, who manages over a $27 million budget encompassing operations from Community Based Care to Behavioral Health Services. Additionally, the organization actively collaborates with bodies such as the Florida Coalition for Children. The agency provides its services without any form of discrimination following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring accessibility by offering reasonable accommodations where necessary. The nonprofit's mission is further reinforced through initiatives like a Holocaust Survivor Program to enhance the quality of life in West Central Florida. Services extend beyond their primary demographic, embracing all ages, faiths, cultures, and lifestyles. Gulf Coast Cares was incorporated in Florida on September 17, 2015, with its official registry reflecting active status as per the last report submitted on January 11, 2024. Located at 14041 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL with contact numbers such as (727) 479-1800, and it maintains a digital presence through its website gulfcoastcares.com. Executive leadership includes officers like Paul Dennison and Jared Abelman as well as directors such as Sandra E Braham representing the agency at GCJF.