Part 1: Center for Family Life [Podcast . 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. Operates a developmental preschool for children,18 months-5 years, with extended care available before and after school hours.Respite CareProvides care and supervision to children with developmental disabilities. 954-262-7111 University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University 6100 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314www.umcard.orgNo Fee Spanish M-F: 8:00am - 4:30pmProvides outreach and support to individuals (and their families) with autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairment with other disabling conditions and related disabilities. 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. Phone: 561-352-2500 | Fax: 561-352-2481. 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. PDF Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida Provides support services for persons who serve as legal guardians of family or friends. 954-384-0344 7149 West Oakland Park Blvd. No Fee Spanish, Creole M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm. They are located in Pompano Beach, (954) 357-5340, Coral Springs, Florida (954) . 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. 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. Offers money management services for individuals who can no longer manage their personal monetary affairs due to age or disability. M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Additional hours by appointment No Fee for most services Spanish, Creole. Florida Democrats introduce bill to restart Cuban family reunification For more information, call 954-357-5099. ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION800-272-3900 Southeast Florida Chapter 3323 W Commercial Blvd #260Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.alz.org/seflorida No Fee Helpline available 24/7 Provides education and support to Alzheimers patients, families, and caregivers as well as education to the community and professionals aboutAlzheimers disease and other memory disorders. Provides culturally competent violence and substance abuse education, mental health services, and appropriate referral, treatment, and follow-up services. No Fee Spanish, Creole, Language Line Service 24/7. 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. The commission submitted its first report in January. Uses miniature horse interactions with therapeutic play areas and facilitated peer support. 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. Reunification will likely occur off site and not at your child's school. Provides social services including behavioral health, adult day care centers, transitional housing, and emergency financial assistance. 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. 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. 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. UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTYCOMMISSION ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DRUG PREVENTION (formerly Commission on Substance Abuse)954-760-7007 1300 S Andrews Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316 www.drugfreebroward.org No Fee Coordinates community efforts in the area of substance use/abuse services. CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY 954-453-6400 401 NE 4th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301www.chsfl.org/intercoastalMedicaid Spanish, Creole M-F: 8:30am - 5:00pmProvides adoption assistance, child abuse and neglect prevention, family counseling and emergency care for children.CHILDNET954-414-6000 1100 W. McNab Road Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.childnet.usNo FeeManages the Broward child welfare system for foster care, adoption, protective and related services for abused, neglected and abandoned children. 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. Offers assessment, family and individual therapy.Solutions for School SuccessOffers assessment, in-home individual and family therapy, and school classroom observation and support for children 3-17 years who are having emotional and behavioral issues at school and at home that are affecting their school performance.Family DevelopmentProvides in-home family therapy and support services to youth 10-17 years who are at risk for abuse/neglect and are residing with their family.Youth TransitionsOffers transitional independent living services for youth (15-22 years) with serious emotional and behavioral issues who are aging out of the child welfare system (both foster care and relative placements), including case management, youth development activities and life skills coaching counseling.Foster CareProvides foster parent recruitment, training and licensing services, and placement and monitoring of children in foster care, 0-17 years. BIG BROTHERS / BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD954-584-9990 4101 Ravenswood Road, #123,Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312www.bbbsbroward.orgNo FeeProvides children facing adversity with professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. ARCHWAYS954-763-2030 919 NE 13 Street Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304www.archways.orgMedicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, French, Creole, ItalianProvides behavioral healthcare to persons suffering from severe andpersistent mental illness or mental illness/substance abuse issues. The program operates out of four of the five archdiocesan pregnancy help centers: Hollywood, North Dade, South Dade, and Fort Lauderdale.EWYL (earn while you learn)Through our EWYL program, the woman is able to come for pregnancy and parenting classes. Broward County Housing Options Programs (HOP), which use to be known as the Homeless Initiative Partnership, is a housing program. In-home services are available. Clients must be pre-qualified before an appointment can be given. ChildNet Palm Beach County Services can only be utilized once in a life time. 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). TRUSTBRIDGE HEALTH561-848-5200 550 Cypress Creek Road, #550, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.trustbridge.comMedicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, Creole 24/7Offers support for families facing any stage of illness, including hospice care and caregiver support. . Services include integrated intake, assessment and case management, and rent/mortgage and utility assistance. HOPWA Case ManagementProvides housing resources for people living with AIDS including rent or mortgage assistance, move-in assistance, utilities, and case management. 754-321-3400Provides specialized education and services for gifted students and students with disabilities.Family Counseling-IDEA Students754-321-3430Provides counseling to emotionally handicapped, SED and/or autistic students, 5-22 years and their families. Provides behavioral healthcare to persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illness or mental illness/substance abuse issues. Arts disciplines include painting, drawing, pottery, textiles, 2D & 3D design, sculpting, design, music, drama, and creative writing. Adult Residential Program 954-941-9828 220 SW 2 Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Short-term (60-90 days) residential treatment for substance abuse and/or mental health serving adults 18+ years withindividual, group and family counseling. ARCHWAYS954-763-2030 919 NE13th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304www.archways.orgMedicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, French, Creole, Italian, American Sign LanguageProvides behavioral healthcare to persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illness or mental illness/substance abuse issues. through Family Success Centers in Broward County. 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. 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. 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. Provides events and teen groups to meet the special needs of adolescents. 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. Family Reunification Services designed to complement case management services in Hillsborough County by providing intensive in-home family engagement through case management and therapeutic services to ensure a safe and permanent reunification of the child and family. Foster Family Group Home. The imminent placement of the family's child or children in out-of-home care, or. Offers case management and counseling, job assistance, emergency food, rent, and utility payment assistance, HIV/AIDS testing, and health services. Offers classes for first aid, CPR & AED, water safety, lifeguard instructor and babysitter safety. Manages the Broward child welfare system for foster care, adoption, protective and related services for abused, neglected and abandoned children. 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. URBAN LEAGUE 954-584-0777560 NW 27th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311www.ulbroward.orgNo FeeProvides training, career-building and job placement services that equip individuals to enter or re-enter the workforce. Arts disciplines include painting, drawing, pottery, textiles, 2D & 3D design, sculpting, design, music, drama, and creative writing. Our services include: - One-way Greyhound Ticket 2019 pick up a new copy of Connections at the MHA office. 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. 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. 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. These goals are accomplished with intensive, home-based family support services. Psychiatric, medical services, case management and peer support available. Child In Need of Services (CINS)Services provided to a child who has been found by the court to be a runaway, truant or ungovernable.Families In Need of Services (FINS)Services provided to a family that has a child who is displaying behaviors such as truancy, runaway, and will not follow directions or is beyond parental control.Non-Residential CounselingProvides family counseling to stabilize a crisis, keep families intact, minimize out-of-home placement, provide aftercare services for youthreturning home from shelter services and prevent the involvement of families in the juvenile justice and dependency systems.SheltersProvide short-term, primarily voluntary, services including crisis intervention, shelter, food, clothing, case management, and counseling. Provides counseling for men, women and children including support groups and individual advocacy services. Provides case management for clients who receive OSS (Optional State Supplement) and live in an ALF (Assisted Living Facility) or adult family care home, and clients who receive subsidies from the Home Care for Disabled Adults/Elderly program. 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). The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. Supervised visitations and therapeutic supervised visitations also available on and off-site.EARLY LEARNING COALITION954-377-2188 6301 NW 5th Way, #3400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.elcbroward.orgSpanish, French, Creole M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pmProvides 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. 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. Through the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK), prepares children by helping them develop the skills needed to become good readers and successful students. Services 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. 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. Clients may also apply for benefits at over 150 community partner sites.Central Broward Service Center 3511 N. Pine Island Road Sunrise, FL 33351North Broward Service Center 1400 W. Commercial Blvd. See location and contact information on the reverse side. Parents & Families / Overview - browardschools.com Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. Assists income-eligible families with the cost of childcare so they may continue to work and/or participate in training. 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.
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