Some fees may apply to these classes. 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. 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. The Toby Center - for Family Transitions Phone: 561-352-2500 | Fax: 561-352-2481. The emergency shelter offers 24/7 refuge for children birth-15 years who are victims of abuse or neglect. Arts disciplines include painting, drawing, pottery, textiles, 2D & 3D design, sculpting, design, music, drama, and creative writing. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, target range, multipurpose stadium, observatory, mountain bike trails, dog parks, velodrome, educational farm and stables, disc golf courses, and more.Broward County 4-H Program 954-357-5270Offers hands-on education and fun projects for youth 5-18 years, ina wide range of areas including marine science, food, and nutrition, photography, horticulture, small animals, horses, computers, and more. Sliding Scale Creole, Hebrew - Hours by appointment. web page provides information on enrolling new students as well as resources for current students, including academics, food and nutrition, transportation, and much more. At each center, there is at least one trained mentor who provides small group education to fathers, counseling and material assistance. Single Family Construction Program. AUTISM SPEAKS 786-235-11655805 Blue LagoonDrive #170 Miami, FL 33126www.autismspeaks.org/south-floridaProvides services for individuals with autism and their families across the autism spectrum and throughout the life span. Offers caregiver support groups, early-stage support groups, advocacy & public policy initiatives, safety services for those with memory impairment, and a clinical trial matching program.AMERICAN RED CROSS954-797-3800 South Florida Region 600 NE 3 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304No Fee 24/7www.redcross.org/fl/miamiProvides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. 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. through Family Success Centers in Broward County. Email us here! In-home services are available. 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. We are committed to addressing the special needs of women with problems related to pregnancy, of men and women struggling to accept responsibility for their power to generate human life. 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). Meetings are scheduled at various times and locations. Referrals from BSO only. Central West Adult Day Care Ctr. Provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. ), Proof of residency in this county (proof of address such as a bill, etc. 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. Youth development programs provide skills to excel academically and avoid at-risk behavior. or email, Qualified customers must be prepared to leave
Offers classes for first aid, CPR & AED, water safety, lifeguard instructor and babysitter safety. 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. Families who are new to ELC Broward early learning programs and wish to register their children can create an account to access eligibility determination services, community resources, and apply for VPK and School Readiness through the State of Florida Office of Early Learning Family Portal. Care Adolescent Program Offers intensive wraparound treatment for youth 11-17 years (18-21 years if in school/GED) as an alternative to residential treatment or a step down from more intensive services. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. GTranslate - HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Offers a preschool with daily educational and therapeutic training for children with developmental disabilities and family support services including counseling, respite day care and parent education. Also provides legal advice and representation for victims of domestic, dating and stalking violence at injunction (restraining order) hearings. Operates dementia-specifichelpline for information, resources, and counseling. Touchline/SeniorHelpline 954-537-0211Provides daily telephone reassurance call and emotional support for people 60+ years, living alone and in need of someone to check on them. Foster Home Management Provides a stable, nurturing environment for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. 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. Toddler hurt after a Broward hit-and-run crash, detectives say. Serves as a resource for hunger-related initiatives and maintains an updated list of food pantries. New Vision Community Development Corporation Offers certified HUD housing counseling to first-time home buyers. It was billed as 'adult content.' December 28, 2022 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309Things to bring to the interview: FLORIDA DEPT. Provides social services to southwest Broward County residents. Ask about our discounts for active duty military and Veterans. Services can only be utilized once in a lifetime. Home | Family and Co-Parenting Enrichment Services Offers support for families facing any stage of illness, including hospice care and caregiver support. 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. Legislatively designated local health planning entity delivers health and human service innovations at the national, state and local level through planning, direct services, evaluation, and organizational capacity building. Uses miniature horse interactions with therapeutic play areas and facilitated peer support. Details 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. Public assistance in Broward County - need help paying bills Provides outpatient mental health treatment, education and outreach services that are targeted to especially benefit the GLBT community including programs specifically for youth, adults and older adults. Also available in the family home. 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 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. Uses miniature horse interactions with therapeutic play areas and facilitated peer support. Also provides legal advice and representation for victims of domestic, dating and stalking violence at injunction (restraining order) hearings. 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.) MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA (MHA) (formerly MHA of Broward County) 954-746-20557145 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,Lauderhill, FL 33313-1012www.mhasefl.orgM-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Additional hours by appointment No Fee for most services Spanish, CreoleProvides information and referral to the public and private community. Broward County Programs and HUD agencies operate across the region and offer free advice, information, and housing solutions to homeowners. Provides care for qualified patients regardless of ability to pay in-home or at hospice sites. Serves families and friends of alcoholics 19+ years, who believe their livesare affected by someone elses drinking (Al-Anon), and youth under 19 years (AlaTeen). Each podcast includes a full transcript and related resources. 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. 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. 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. 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. Family Success Family Success Administration Division Offers classes for first aid, CPR & AED, water safety, lifeguard instructor and babysitter safety. Offers specialized mentor programs for youth 13-21 years in protective custody and transitioning out of foster care, and children who have one or both parent(s) incarcerated. Through counseling, we work towards improving their Life Skills.Project Joseph - Better Man, Better Dads. UNITED COMMUNITY OPTIONS 954-584-7178 (formerly United Cerebral Palsy) 3117 SW 13 Court Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 www.unitedcommunityoptionssfl.orgProvides support and services for people with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities, and their families. b. 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. 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. 2019 Achievement Award Winners - NACo 954-630-9501. Offers individual and family counseling, adoption and foster care services, supportive housing and family preservation programs. Multi-Family Housing Bond Program. Provides individual, couples, family, group and in-home counseling. GOODMAN JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (formerly Jewish Family Service) 954-370-2140 5890 S Pine Island Road #201 Davie, FL 33328 www.jfsbroward.org Insurance, Medicare, Sliding Scale Hebrew M: 9:00am-7:00pm, Tue & Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm, W: 9:00am-5:00pm, F: 8:00am-4:00pmProvides individual, couples, family, group and in-home counseling. Family Success COVID-19 Resources - Broward County, Florida 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 Housing Options Programs (HOP), which use to be known as the Homeless Initiative Partnership, is a housing program. All-day care is available on non-school days and summer.Parents As Teachers Program (PAT)Offers family education and support, case management, mental health and applied behavioral analysis for parents of children with special needs, birth-10 years.Preschool Education & Infant StimulationProvides certified teachers with a low student/teacher ratio for full-day year-round, instructional curriculum of activities and therapies to facilitate growth for children with developmental disabilities. 1 Northwest 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311 (954) 792-2328. . Broward Judge to Allow Rapper Kodak Black to Enter Drug Treatment Program 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. To use this program, a case must be filed in Broward County and a family mediation order must be signed by a Broward judge . Family Reunification - Family Success Administration Division (FSAD BANYAN HEALTH SYSTEMS 954-327-4060 1061 W Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park, FL 33311 www.banyanhealth.org Medicaid, Sliding Scale Spanish, Creole Provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults including individual and family therapy, case management, peer support, parent advocacy, and drug testing. Assists with daycare, after-school care, and camp.Bi-weekly support group. We are a Catholic ministry and we serve people without regard to age, gender, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances. 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. 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. Children & Family - Gulf Coast JFCS 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. Independent living program supports youth, 13-21 years, living in the group home to eventually live on their own. 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. Accommodations will be provided at no extra charge. Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. six months, Adult 18 and older must present a government
Cost: Free. 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. Gently used toys, clothing and baby equipment are available for families in need. 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. 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. Broward County Public Schools 2023/24 School Choice application window opens December 1, 2022, at 8 a . 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. The commission submitted its first report in January. See location and contact information on the reverse side. Assists income-eligible families with the cost of childcare so they may continue to work and/or participate in training. PDF Broward County assistance programs | Fort Lauderdale Spanish, French, Creole M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Mediation & Arbitration - Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida reunify customers with their family or supportive friend. Provides outreach and support to individuals (and their families) with autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairment with other disabling conditions and related disabilities. A community arts organization and fully-functioning art studio where instruction and mentoring are offered. for 1+3, enter 4. Card) of all members of a household who are not U.S. citizens, Proof of household size and composition (# in the family, how many boys/girls, ages), Resources (bank accounts, car registrations, etc. The Community Service Block Grant assists individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills and accessing services that are needed to become self-sufficient.