Connects families with childcare resources and provides community-based parenting classes and in-home parenting education. Provides case management, independent living and adoption services, and subcontracts with social service agencies to provide child welfare services including family preservation and strengthening, residential group and shelter care and foster home management.CINS/FINS PROVIDER AGENCIES954-486-4222Through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and local social service agencies provide help to children and their families to reduce or stop behaviors that may otherwise require families to go to court as last resort. SOUTH FLORIDA HUNGER COALITION 954-372-2007 599 SW 2 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.southfloridahungercoalition.orgServes as a resource for hunger-related initiatives and maintains an updated list of food pantries. Family Reunification Program Summary: Provides a one-way bus ticket anywhere greyhound travels to be reunified with family. Provides behavioral healthcare to persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illness or mental illness/substance abuse issues. 2019 pick up a new copy of Connections at the MHA office. Counseling services are provided to children who require in-home intervention for emotional and behavioral issues.CENTER FOR AUTISM& RELATED DISABILITIES (C.A.R.D.) Provides suicide prevention education, support for survivors of suicide, legislative advocacy, and program research. For more information, contact Housing Choice Voucher Special Purpose Voucher Program Manager Sarah Birkebak, Sarah.Birkebak@seattlehousing.org or 206.819.2065. Therapeutic Family Support Services (TFSS) In partnership with Children & Family Services (CFS) and Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH). 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. CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES / HISPANIC UNITY OF FLORIDA954-964-8884|5840 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33021 www.hispanicunity.org |Sliding Scale Spanish, CreoleEmpowering immigrants and others to become self-sufficient, productive and civically engaged. Provides services for individuals with autism and their families across the autism spectrum and throughout the life span. Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. KIDS IN DISTRESS 954-390-7654 819 NE 26 Street Wilton Manors, FL 33305 www.kidinc.org Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, CreoleProvides child and family strengthening services to prevent child abuse, preserve the family and treat children who have been abused or neglected. In-home services are available. Investigates allegations of elderly/disabled adult abuse neglect and exploitation. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309Things to bring to the interview: FLORIDA DEPT. Provides resources, advocacy, leadership, coordination, and oversight for early care and education from birth to 12 years and supports access to school-age care to ensure children's success in school. OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY(formerly Agency for Workforce Innovation) 866-352-2345 TTY:800-955-8771www.floridajobs.orgFlorida Reemployment Office800-204-2418www.fluidnow.com(online application)Provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own.Special Unemployment Compensation ProgramDisaster Unemployment AssistanceProvides assistance to individuals who do not qualify for regularunemployment benefits from Florida or any other state and whose unemployment is a direct result of a disaster.Trade Readjustment Allowance ProgramProvides training, job search, relocation allowances, and other reemployment services to individuals who have been totally or partially separated from their job due to increased foreign imports.Workforce ServicesProvides support services to Career Source to support employers and assist individuals to gain employment, remain employed and advance in their careers. CENTER FOR HEARINGAND COMMUNICATION954-601-1930- TTD:954-601-1938Video Ph:954-642-23512900 W. Cypress Creek Road #3, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.chchearing.orgMedicare, Private Pay, Sliding Scale American Sign Language M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pmProvides interdisciplinary clinical and support hearing healthcare services for children and adults. Supervised visitations and therapeutic supervised visitations also available on and off-site.Im Thumbody (2nd grade) Thumbody, Too (kindergarten)Provides group self-esteem programs that introduce mental health, resilience and bully prevention themes. We are a Catholic ministry and we serve people without regard to age, gender, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances. Services include individual, couples, family and group therapy as well as support groups and professional training. Senior Activity CenterProvides round-trip transportation, continental breakfast, arts & crafts,computer classes, music, enhanced fitness, educational forums, field trips, and lunch to older adults 60+ years. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. Youth development programs provide skills to excel academically and avoid at-risk behavior. 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. Provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. These goals are accomplished with intensive, home-based family support services. 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. In-home and hands-on parenting available for ChildNet referred clients. Provides support services for persons who serve as legal guardians of family or friends. Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. Offers individual counseling for youth who have experienced a loss within the past three months and group counseling for youth who have experienced a loss more than three months ago. 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. Support groups are available for persons living with mental illness as well as groups for family members and/or caregivers of persons diagnosed with a mental illness. WELLPATH RECOVERY SOLUTIONS / SOUTH FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL (formerly Correct Care)954-392-3000 800 E Cypress Drive Pembroke Pines, FL 33025Treats adults with severe and persistent mental illness, involuntarily committed to the hospital when community treatment alternatives are no longer effective. Parenting Enrichment ClassesFee-based community workshops are available on parenting subjects including communication, listening, positive discipline and stress management.PROSPER (Peers Reaching Out Support Partners for Emotional Recovery)7139 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313 This recovery initiative for adults with mental illness pairs consumers to peer partners who assist one another as they pursue life skills, social skills and health agendas that support recovery. Children & Family - Gulf Coast JFCS HALLANDALE BEACH HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENTAustin Hepburn Center 954-457-1460 750 NW 8th Avenue Hallandale Beach, FL 33009www.hallandalebeachfl.govNo Fee After School Program: $200 resident / $250 non-resident annually Spanish M-F: 8:00am - 5:30pmAfter School Program - M-F: 2:00pm - 5:30pm Senior Activity Center - M-F: 8:00am - 12:00pmProvides social services to the residents of Hallandale Beach including case management, job assistance, emergency food, utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance, health services and individual, group and family counseling, parenting, anger management and conflict resolution workshops for youth and adults. Broward County Services | ChildNet Branch of Broward County Government responsible for the planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation for human services programs including behavioral health andchildcare licensing. 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. ChildNet Broward County 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. Provides counseling for men, women and children including support groups and individual advocacy services. Also offers leadership opportunities through participation in public speaking, environmental awareness summer camp, 4-H Congress and Legislature Week.Family Nutrition Program 954-756-8519Offers nutrition education program for families and individuals who are on a limited budgetSwim Central 954-357-7946 / 954-357-SWIM 3700 NW 11 PlaceLauderhill, FL 33311Provides water safety classes through public elementary schools, charter schools, daycare centers, and summer camps. 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. Provides grief support for children, and their families, who have experienced the death of a loved one. 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. Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.Sun Program (Solutions Unlimited Now) Early intervention and prevention program that teaches problem-solving, coping and social skills to adolescents. A financial coach is available at each location to work one-on-one with residents to help develop individualized financial goals and foster good financial management practices. Services may include case management, tuition and education assistance (including books and/or supplies), and other services needed to remove barriersto employment and self-sufficiency.Housing Options Program 954-357-5099900 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. domestic violence, Residence in Broward County for a minimum of Since the 2013/14 academic year, BC students graduate from FIU with an average 3.0 GPA (undergraduate) and 3.4 GPA (graduate) Case Management - Mental Health America of Southeast Florida Provides individual and group counseling focused on anger management and substance abuse prevention.Family Counseling754-321-1590Provides short-term counseling for families with a child enrolled in any Broward County school, that addresses school-related problems, mild depression, family communication, adjustment to significant family changes, interpersonal difficulties and minor substance abuse.Before & After School Childcare 754-321-3330Provides before and/or after-school childcare at elementary and middleschools, and maintains a list of additional private providers approved by the School Board.Guidance754-321-2584 / 754-321-2585BRACE (Broward Advisors for Continuing Education)754-321-2587Advisors work with guidance counselors to provide students with information on scholarships, financial aid, and the college application process. Provides in-service training, public presentations, and literature through public education.9Muses Art Center 7139 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313www.9musesartcenter.orgM-F: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pmMember Phone: 954-746-9162A community arts organization and fully-functioning art studio where instruction and mentoring are offered. 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. Operates pediatric dental and eye care clinics in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University. On-site Frame Shop and Gallery is open to the public. M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Additional hours by appointment No Fee for most services Spanish, Creole. Assists with daycare, after-school care, and camp.Bi-weekly support group. Provides culturally competent violence and substance abuse education, mental health services, and appropriate referral, treatment, and follow-up services. Live Your Life Well can be presented as an in-service training or public presentation.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Outreach Partnership ProgramOutreach Partner for the State of Florida in a nationwide initiative of the NIMH with support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to strengthen the public health impact of research by disseminating the latest scientific findings; informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction; and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination. web page provides information on enrolling new students as well as resources for current students, including academics, food and nutrition, transportation, and much more. Sliding Scale Spanish M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Shelter services are available 24/7.Lippman Youth Shelter954-568-2801 221 NW 43rd Court Oakland Park, FL 33309Lutheran Services of Florida 954-486-4222 4675 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319Mt. 1. Details Since 1999, the FRP has helped united families grow strong and healthy in Kalamazoo.. Keeping Families Together Through counseling, we work towards improving their Life Skills.Project Joseph - Better Man, Better Dads. Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. Please contact us to schedule a donation. Phone: 561-352-2500 | Fax: 561-352-2481. Provides social services to southwest Broward County residents. Celebrating 12 Years Providing Child Reunification Services To Florida's Families Since 2010 ENSURING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUR CHILDREN Support Groups Subscribe to Our Newsletter Questions? Since 1982, LSF has been providing and sharing solution to protect Florida's most vulnerable. Offers monthly workshops on a variety of financial topics.North Region Family Success Ctr 954-357-5340Annie L Weaver Health Center2011 NW 3 Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 M-Tue: 7:30am-5:30pm, W-Thu: 7:30am6:30pm, F: 7:30am-5:00pmNorthwest Region Family Success Ctr954-357-500010077 NW 29 Street Coral Springs, FL 33065 M,W,Th,F: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tue: 8:00am-6:30pmCentral Region Family Success Ctr 954-357-5001Edgar P Mills Multi-Purpose Center900 NW 31 Avenue #3000 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 M-F: 7:45am-6:30pmSouth Region Family Success Ctr 954-357-5650Carver Ranches4733 SW 18 Street West Park, FL 33023 M,W,F: 8:30am-5:00pm; Tue, Thu: 8:30am-6:30pmDavie Family Success Ctr954-797-20544700 Davie Road #B Davie, FL 33314 M-F: 8:30am-5:00pmCommunity Action Agency 954-357-5025900 NW 31 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Provides assistance to low income Broward County residents through two federally funded programs. ChildNet Palm Beach County Parents should ensure they are getting their information from trusted news sources during an emergency. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. This service is not available for stranded students, persons wishing to transfer to another program (e.g., moving to a Salvation Army shelter . Provides homeless residents a one-way ticket anywhere Greyhound Lines travels to Contact us by phone only.MOUNT BETHEL HUMAN SERVICES954-763-5010 1100 W Sunrise Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 www.mbhsc.org No Fee Spanish M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm Provides services for at-risk families including foster care, family reunification, child care assistance, emergency food pantry, parenting and neighborhood empowerment. Parents must meet DCF requirements. 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. Offers individual and family counseling, adoption and foster care services, supportive housing and family preservation programs. The program provides mediation as an opportunity to minimize the effects of divorce on families including pre & post dissolution cases as well as for paternity cases of unmarried parties when they have minor child(ren). Stoneman Douglas Commission Discusses Reunification Process, Broward Offers resources and education for the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of mental health, and advocacy for and empowerment of people with behavioral illness. Public assistance in Broward County - need help paying bills AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF BROWARD (ADRC)954-745-9567 TDD: 954-745-5689 5300 Hiatus Road Sunrise, FL 33351www.adrcbroward.orgNo Fee Spanish, French, Creole M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pmADRC Helpline - 954-745-9779Provides 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. Provides events and teen groups to meet the special needs of adolescents. 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. Treatment services include case management, nursing/medical care, psychosocial rehabilitation, outpatient treatment, psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, supported employment services, residential supported housing and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). 1 Northwest 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311 (954) 792-2328. . Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, French, Creole M-F: 9:00am - 6:00pm, Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Foster Home Management Provides a stable, nurturing environment for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. 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 counseling for men, women and children including support groups and individual advocacy services. The Family Success Centers can offer a cohesive collection of homeless prevention (such as rental help), homeless services, and also supportive housing opportunities. Sliding Scale Creole, Hebrew - Hours by appointment. (Central Broward) 527 NE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale Florida 33304 PH: 954-527-0810 - FAX 954-527-0811, Mon: 10AM to 3PM - Wed:10:30AM to 3PM - Tues,Thurs & Fri: 11AM:3pm. six months, Adult 18 and older must present a government Services Each podcast includes a full transcript and related resources. Family Support - Mental Health America of Southeast Florida For more information, call 954-357-5099. Residential community of single-family homes, a community center, and a program services building that serves children in foster care and allows brothers and sisters, who are typically separated while in foster care, to reunite and maintain their family connection. Provides 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. Ask about our discounts for active duty military and Veterans. issued identification, Minors must be accompanied by an adult and Hospitality & Tourism Management - calendar.broward.edu Broward County Housing Options Programs (HOP), which use to be known as the Homeless Initiative Partnership, is a housing program. or being evicted. Also offers adult day and residential programs and employment for adults and childrenABLE (Alternative Behavioral Learning Environment)Provides after-school care for youth, 3-21 years with developmental disabilities and behavior issues that prevent participation in other available programs. 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.) Offers special intervention and case management services for students experiencing behavioral problems, homelessness, child abuse, teenage pregnancy or other special situations.Strategic Planning Office754-321-1891Provides at-risk students with the necessary tools to foster personal, academic and social growth leading to school completion.Suicide Prevention754-321-3425Each school has a staff person, trained on the signs and symptoms of a child in crisis, who can be contacted regarding a student who may be suspect for suicide.Title 1 Office754-321-1400Provides federally funded remedial programs at various elementary and middle schools to help children reach their grade level in reading and math. The program does not import or Additional program information include: Service is rendered every Tuesday Intake and referral are accepted via phone, fax or email Qualified customers must be prepared to leave at the appointed time Crisis/suicide intervention, empathetic listening, information and referral helpline for callers of all ages seeking assistance with problems and needs such as mental health, substance abuse, family violence, financial problems, hunger, shelter needs, relationship issues, and depression. Cooperative Parenting & Divorce (Co-Parenting)Evidenced-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. Individual and Family Life; Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services; . For Information on Becoming a Foster Parent: Broward: 954-414-6001 / Palm Beach: 561-352-2501, 4KIDS of South Florida: 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. Services may include case management, tuition and education assistance (including books and/or supplies), and other services needed to remove barriersto employment and self-sufficiency.Housing Options Program 954-357-5099900 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. Offers money management services for individuals who can no longer manage their personal monetary affairs due to age or disability. A food pantry is available to those in need. 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. 954-384-0344 7149 West Oakland Park Blvd. GOODMAN JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE(formerly Jewish Family Service) 954-370-2140 100 S. Pine Island Road, #230Plantation, FL 33324www.jfsbroward.orgInsurance, Medicare, Sliding Scale Hebrew M: 9:00am - 7:00pm; Tu & Th: 9:00am - 9:00pm; W: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 8:00am - 4:00pmProvides individual, couples, family, group and in-home counseling.Family Link ProgramPrivate pay services for family advocacy and care management.Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military FamiliesProvides non-medical companionship/respite for veterans and military family caregivers including in-home respite and/or assistance with errands, transportation, recreational activities, etc.Holocaust Survivors Assistance ProgramOffers 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.Joshua's PathAssists 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 one's current and future needs, including free planning consultations, educational seminars, and a special needs resource fair. To help families prepare for the 2022/23 school year, the Ready for You! FAMILY REUNIFICATION & STRENGTHENING Agency: Program: Funding - Contracted Capacity: Kids In Distress: Coordinated Family Services: $706,370 - 120 Families: Henderson Behavioral Health: Placement Partnership Program (PPP) $536,833 - 140 Families: Mental Health Association of Broward County: Parent Education: $205,000 - 260 Families: Kids In . Family Reunification Program. Support groups are available for persons living with mental illness as well as groups for family members and/or caregivers of persons diagnosed with a mental illness.PARENTS INFORMATION & RESOURCE CENTER954-785-8285 817 N. Dixie Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33060www.pircinc.orgMedicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, French, Creole M-F: 9:00am - 6:00pm, Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pmProvides outpatient individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, case management, psychological testing, parenting classes, and anger management training for parents and children who are at risk of separation or are attempting reunification.