BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS754-321-0000 600 SE 3rd Avenue, 7th Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301www.browardschools.comNo Fee Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese M-F: 8:00am - 8:00pmOffice of Prevention Programs754-321-1655www.browardprevention.orgProvides culturally competent violence and substance abuse education, mental health services, and appropriate referral, treatment, and follow-up services. Also serves persons with related disabilities including deafness, blindness, sensory impairments with other disabling conditions, developmental delays in children under 5 years who also present with autistic-like behaviors, and genetic disorders that may co-exist with autism symptoms (Fragile X Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, Angelman Syndrome, among others). Lauderdale, FL 33311Community-Based Connections 954-524-9797 1033 Sistrunk Blvd., #201 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DIVISION954-357-8647 TTY: 954-357-2882 115 S. Andrews Avenue, #A-370Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301www.broward.org/humanservices/communitypartnershipsM-F: 8:30am - 5:00pmBranch of Broward County Government responsible for the planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation for human services programs including behavioral health andchildcare licensing.COOPERATIVE PARENTING & DIVORCE (CO-PARENTING)954-746-2055Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd. HOPE OUTREACH CENTER 954-321-0909 4700 SW 64th Avenue, #A, Davie, FL 33314www.hopeoutreachfl.orgNo Fee SpanishProvides social services to southwest Broward County residents. Offers developmental screenings for children whose families participate in the school readiness program.FAMILY CENTRAL 954-720-1000 840 SW 81st Avenue N. Lauderdale, FL 33068www.familycentral.orgSliding Scale Spanish, Creole M-F: 8:00am - 6:00pmConnects families with childcare resources and provides community-based parenting classes and in-home parenting education.FLORIDA INITIATIVE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (F.I.S.P.) The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.myflfamilies.comNo Fee Spanish, Creole M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pmBranch of State Government responsible for the administration of social services.Adult Protective Services (APS)954-375-6093 201 W. Broward Blvd., #510 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301Provides services for frail, elderly and disabled adults who are at risk or are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and disabled adultswho need assistance to remain in their own homes in the community. There is no time limitation on FUP family vouchers. The program operates out of four of the five archdiocesan pregnancy help centers: Hollywood, North Dade, South Dade, and Fort Lauderdale. Home | Family and Co-Parenting Enrichment Services Documentation provided to meet court ordered requirements. To use this program, a case must be filed in Broward County and a family mediation order must be signed by a Broward judge . Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Uses miniature horse interactions with therapeutic play areas and facilitated peer support. Specialty tracks are available for parents of infants, children, and teens. ), Proof of any and all income to all household members - loss or lack of income must also be proven. Accepts adults with a diagnosed cognitive,medical or psychological disability. To report abuse, neglect or exploitation, call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 800-962-2873.ACCESS Economic Services954-375-3338Determines eligibility and ongoing case management of Food Assistance (food stamps), Temporary Cash Assistance and Medicaid for families with children or older adults, blind or disabled adults, based on state and federal guidelines. Fathers may attend an entire program of 18 modules divided into three blocks of six: Becoming a Better Man; Parenting; Future Planning. Broward County Public Schools 2023/24 School Choice application window opens December 1, 2022, at 8 a . Provides prenatal care, parenting, education and support services to reduce infant death, and temporary assistance for basic needs (food, one-time partial rental assistance, and vouchers) to low-income Broward families who meet income eligibility. Statement of Purpose HELPING FAMILIES THROUGH TRANSITION Since 2010, the Toby Center Offers an after-care program for young adults transitioning out of foster care that helps them find housing, employment, finish their education and raise their own children. Offers dentalcare for underserved children at the annual Give Kids a Smile event.BROWARD COUNTY FAMILY SUCCESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION954-357-6367 TTY: 800-955-8770Edgar P Mills Multipurpose Center 900 NW 31 Avenue #3000 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311www.broward.org/familysuccessNo Fee Spanish, French, Creole, American Sign Language Telephone for Hearing Impaired M-F: 8:00am-5:00pmAssists individuals and families to achieve economic and social stability.Family Success Centers providesocial services information, referrals and services to assist individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills, and accessing the services for self-sufficiency. HOPE Clubs (Helping Overcome Problems Effectively)Provides curriculum, support, and materials for middle schools, high schools or colleges to establish clubs.GILDA'S CLUB954-763-6776 119 Rose Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316www.gildasclubsouthflorida.orgNoFeeProvides social connections and support groups, workshops, education and activities for anyone living with cancer, along with families and friends. Provides daily telephone reassurance call and emotional support for people 60+ years, living alone and in need of someone to check on them. Family Engagement Program Collaborative program serving parents struggling with substance abuse to enhance the stability of the family unit. Provides outreach and support to individuals (and their families) with autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairment with other disabling conditions and related disabilities. Provides a centralized access point for early detection and connections to services for children, ages 0-8 years, who are at risk for developmental and/or behavioral problems, including free developmental screenings. Provides adoption assistance, child abuse and neglect prevention, family counseling and emergency care for children. Assists in developing skills for budgeting and life management. Part 1: Center for Family Life [Podcast . We are a Catholic ministry and we serve people without regard to age, gender, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances. Lauderhill, FL 33313-1012www.mhasefl.orgSliding Scale Creole, Hebrew - Hours by appointmentEvidenced-based and court-approved individual and group training, for moderate to high conflict divorced couples and parents living in separate households, to reduce parental conflict and risk factors that influence the child's post-divorce adjustment. Offers education for elders 60+ years and persons with disability 18-49 years, on the Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) Statewide Medicaid Managed, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, French, Creole, Italian, American Sign Language. Access to child care, parenting education, support groups, family therapy, educational services, including GED classes, vocational assessment, job readiness, job training and placement services, life skills and computer classes. No Fee Spanish, French, Creole M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Provides information and referral for counseling, assessments, assistance with utility payments on an emergency basis, and facilitates the financial eligibility process for publicly funded services for seniors 60+ years, persons with severe and persistent mental illness 18+ years, and their families and caregivers. Offers group residential homes, early intervention programs, after-school care, in-home respite, and educational programs. 954-630-9501. Medicaid, Sliding Scale, No Fee for qualified families Spanish, Creole. Offers short-term financial assistance for food, rent, utilities, and prescription medication.Family Link Program Private pay services for family advocacy and care management.Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program Offers free, confidential assistance and support including reparations and restitution assistance, in-home care counseling, emergency financial assistance, socialization event, dental assistance for survivors of the Holocaust.Joshuas Path Assists family caregivers or advocates of an adolescent or adult with a developmental, physical or mental health disability to put in place needed supports and arrangements for their loved ones current and future needs, including free planning consultations, educational seminars, and a special needs resource fair. Provides carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other emergency home improvements to preserve health and safety and correct code violations in Broward County owner-occupied homes of persons 60+ years. Broward County Housing Options Programs (HOP), which use to be known as the Homeless Initiative Partnership, is a housing program. WOMEN IN DISTRESS 954-760-9800 Hotline: 954-761-1133 PO Box 50187,Lighthouse Point, FL 33074www.womenindistress.orgNo Fee Telephone for Hearing Impaired Spanish, Creole, Language Line assistance available M-Th: 9:00am - 9:00pm; F: 9:00am - 6:00pm;Shelter: 24/7Operates a 24-hour domestic violence crisis line and emergency shelter. Provides social services including behavioral health, adult day care centers, transitional housing, and emergency financial assistance. Current residents receive meals; primary medical and dental care; mental health diagnosis, treatment and psychiatric services; and substance abuse education, prevention, intervention and treatment including 12-Step programs. Provides counseling for men, women and children including support groups and individual advocacy services. 2-1-1 BROWARD- Dial 2-1-1or954-537-0211(formerly First Call For Help of Broward) TDD: Dial 7-1-1www.211-broward.orgNo Fee Spanish, Creole, Language Line Service 24/7Provides 24-hour comprehensive helpline and support services for individuals seeking crisis intervention, assistance and/or information and referrals to health and human services, community resources and disaster-related information in Broward County. Offers food and emergency assistance with rent and utilities. Offers bereavement services for adults and children.NoogielandOffers social and emotional support for children and teens living with cancer, or those who have, or have lost, a loved one with cancer. Services can only be utilized once in a life time. Sliding Scale Creole, Hebrew - Hours by appointment. No Fee M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm Emergency Shelter 24/7. 754-321-0000 600 SE 3rd Avenue, 7th Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, No Fee Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese M-F: 8:00am - 8:00pm. The National Association of Counties (NACo) is pleased to announce the winners for the 2019 Achievement Awards. For more information, contact Housing Choice Voucher Special Purpose Voucher Program Manager Sarah Birkebak, Sarah.Birkebak@seattlehousing.org or 206.819.2065. Operates dementia-specifichelpline for information, resources, and counseling. Services include individual, couples, family and group therapy as well as support groups and professional training. Services include individual, couples, family and group therapy as well as support groups and professional training. All winners are available in our searchable awards database, where winning programs are searchable by year, category and state dating back to 2007. Offers food and emergency assistance with rent and utilities.MONARCH CARE 954-720-2485(formerly CareSource) 7071 W. Commercial Blvd., #2-D, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319www.monarchcare.orgSliding Scale Spanish M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pmOffers money management services for individuals who can no longer manage their personal monetary affairs due to age or disability. Gently used toys, clothing and baby equipment are available for families in need. For Information on Becoming a Foster Parent: Broward: 954-414-6001 / Palm Beach: 561-352-2501, 4KIDS of South Florida: Information on technical schools, military options, and workforce entry is also available.Health Education 754-321-1575Provides education to maintain the health and well-being of students.Innovative Programs754-321-2070Specially designated public schools that offer opportunities for in-depth experiences and study in specific areas of interest.Seagull School Homebound Program754-321-7320Provides an in-home school for medically fragile children who cannot attend classes in a school setting.SEDNET 754-321-3400(Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children Network)A multi-agency cooperative effort between the Broward County School Board, Department of Children and Families, parents/caregivers, childrens agencies, community mental health centers, and other organizations to improve the service delivery system for SED children and adolescents.Student Support Services754-321-1618Federally funded remedial programs at various elementary and middle schools to help children reach their grade level in reading and math.Child Abuse Services754-321-1569Provides case consultation and support services for children, identified or at high risk for child abuse, abandonment or neglect including victims of domestic violence and sexual behavioral problems.Child Find754-321-7200Provides resources, screening, and referral for children, 0-22 years at risk of developing special needs and not receiving educational services. Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. Provides behavioral healthcare to persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illness or mental illness/substance abuse issues. through Family Success Centers in Broward County. Since 1999, the FRP has helped united families grow strong and healthy in Kalamazoo.. Keeping Families Together Provides suicide prevention education, support for survivors of suicide, legislative advocacy, and program research. Arts disciplines include painting, drawing, pottery, textiles, 2D & 3D design, sculpting, design, music, drama, and creative writing. These goals are accomplished with intensive, home-based family support services. Provides services for at-risk children and their families including adoption program, foster care, group homes, case management for family preservation and developmental disabilities program. HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION954-765-0550 1100 W. State Road 84 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315www.hmhbbroward.orgNo FeeSpanish CreoleProvides prenatal care, parenting, education and support services to reduce infant death, and temporary assistance for basic needs (food, one-time partial rental assistance, and vouchers) to low-income Broward families who meet income eligibility.Cribs for KidsProvides cribs for and education to families in need of a safe sleeping environment for an infant.Fatherhood Mentorship ProgramProvides individual and group education to help men develop the skills needed to become and remain active in their childs lives.Forget Me NotProvides individual and group bereavement support to families who have experienced the loss of a baby.Healthy FamiliesProvides education and case management to pregnant or parenting families living in targeted zip codes to prevent abuse and neglect.Mahogany ProjectProvides intensive case management including childbirth education, nutrition, breastfeeding and infant care to high-risk mothers in the 33311 zip code.Mothers Overcoming Maternal Stress (M.O.M.S) ProgramProvides in-home counseling, parenting education and case management for pregnant women or mothers, with children through the age of 1 year, who are experiencing symptoms of depression and other stressors.Teen Collaborative ProjectProvides in-home case management to at-risk teenage girls during their pregnancy and up to their child's second birthday. Broward College students succeed at FIU. BROWARD COUNTY DENTAL ASSN 954-772-5461 PO Box 2247 Pompano Beach, FL 33061 www.browarddental.orgNo FeeProvides telephone referrals for dental care for children and adults. Additional program information include: Intake and referral are accepted via phone, fax Emergency shelter for children 0-12 years who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Subcontracted Services - Palm Beach County. One-to-one mentoring programs include community-based adult mentors for youth 6-17 years, school-based adult and high school student mentors for youth in grades K-8, and adults mentors for young adults 16-23 years who are aging out of the foster care system. Proof of rent/mortgage payment, homeowners insurance, electric, gas, taxes/assessments, telephone, heating fuel, water, sewage, etc. Reunification will likely occur off site and not at your child's school. Help Me Grow 954-537-0211Provides a centralized access point for early detection and connections to services for children, ages 0-8 years, who are at risk for developmental and/or behavioral problems, including free developmental screenings.Teen Hotline 954-567-8336www.teenspace211.orgProvides information, referral, crisis intervention, and non-judgmental listening services for youth, to help them with issues of adolescent and young adulthood. Classes includeBonding with your unborn baby, Whats safe and what isnt?, Preparing for childbirth, Breastfeeding your baby, Learning to discipline with love, Toilet training, Babys sleep habits, and more The mothers will earn Baby Bucks that they can use to buy free baby and maternity supplies in our Baby Store. Housing Options Program 954-357-5099 900 NW 31 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Assist Broward County resident individuals or families who are experiencing homelessness with temporary rental subsidies, intensive case management and placement and referral services. Independent living program supports youth, 13-21 years, living in the group home to eventually live on their own.Senior Caregiver ProgramOffers support to grandparents, 55+ years, who are raising their grandchildren. Both Moms and Dads are paid Parent Dollars for every session they attend. Utilizes collaborative partnerships to provide programs that address body image, bullying, character, depression, relationships and offers a peer counseling curriculum.BLAST954-575-5998(Building Lasting Attitudes & Strategies for Tomorrow)Family-centered program for awareness, education, prevention and early intervention of behavior problems of at-risk children, grades K - 12. Information and referral services for families and caregivers of children with physical needs and/or children with developmental disabilities including Autism, intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy. Assists income-eligible families with the cost of childcare so they may continue to work and/or participate in training. Provides homeless residents a one-way ticket anywhere Greyhound Lines travels to Manages the Broward child welfare system for foster care, adoption, protective and related services for abused, neglected and abandoned children. CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) Provides counseling, social skills development and mentoring to divert youth 6-17 years from the juvenile justice system. TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN754-600-9857 OF BROWARD 2050 Civic Center Place #213 Miramar, FL 33025www.takestockbrowardfl.orgNo Fee SpanishProvides mentors and college scholarships to low-income, at-risk youth. FamilyReunification Programprovides a one-way bus ticket anywhere Greyhound travels to be reunified with family.Housing First 954-563-4357Provides intensive case management for persons experiencing homelessness who need temporary subsidized rental assistance, while promoting a savings plan and asset building option to help ensure self-sufficiency. Our services include: - One-way Greyhound Ticket HOPE WOMEN'S CENTERS 954-372-7089 991 SW 71st Avenue, N. Lauderdale, FL 33068www.thereishope.orgNo Fee M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pmProvides confidential pregnancy testing, options counseling, limited obstetric ultrasounds, referrals, and STI testing.Fort Lauderdale Center 954-568-2616840 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pmDavie Center 954-452-94592261 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328 M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pmNorth Lauderdale Center 954-726-7464943 SW 71st Avenue, N. Lauderdale, FL 33068 M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pmJEWISH ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE OPTIONS (JAFCO) 954-749-7230 4200 N. University Drive, Sunrise, FL 33351www.jafco.orgNo Fee M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm Emergency Shelter 24/7Provides services for at-risk children and their families including adoption program, foster care, group homes, case management for family preservation and developmental disabilities program. Please contact us to schedule a donation. Staff members live with youth to provide a combination of family life, friends, school, extracurricular activities, therapy, and life skills classes that help youth overcome their traumatic pasts and learn to become independent. A food pantry is available to those in need.Youth ServicesProvides after-school tutorial enrichment program for youth up to 17 years with transportation for students from Hallandale Elementary and Gulfstream Middle Schools, and spring break and summer camps for youth grades K-8.