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. 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. 2. 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 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. Assists with daycare, after-school care, and camp.Bi-weekly support group. Additional program information include: Intake and referral are accepted via phone, fax Clients must be pre-qualified before an appointment can be given. Through the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK), prepares children by helping them develop the skills needed to become good readers and successful students. For more information, contact Housing Choice Voucher Special Purpose Voucher Program Manager Sarah Birkebak, Sarah.Birkebak@seattlehousing.org or 206.819.2065. 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. ANN STORCK CENTER 954-584-8000 1790 SW 43rd Way Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317www.annstorckcenter.orgProvides year-round residential programs for adults who are medically fragile and have severe or multiply developmental disabilities. To help families prepare for the 2022/23 school year, the Ready for You! 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. Family Encourages teamwork at home, school, and other referral resources.Florida Diagnostic & Learning754-321-2205Resources System (FDLRS)provides support services to educators, parents and other professionals who work with exceptional students.Homeless Education Program754-321-1550Identifies homeless students and removes systemic barriers to their education including school enrollment, transportation, andreassignment. 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. 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. This program covers residents of the following counties: Broward County, FL. T he Broward County Family Success Division, in partnership with the Housing Finance Administration of Broward County, has funds available through the CARES ACT - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) to help . Offers classes for first aid, CPR & AED, water safety, lifeguard instructor and babysitter safety. 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 . This program can only be utilized once in a life span by each consumer. 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.) Social skills and successful community integration are reinforced.Public Policy InitiativesSupports and advocates public policy and agendas consistent with the values of access, choice, and empowerment.Seth Line 954-578-5640Peer Support Warm Line 866-964-3714Provides a "warm line" offering peer support, information and referral, and telephone reassurance to any person seeking a caring and supportive listener. 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. 29th St. Coral Springs, FL 33065 Broward County Transit Bus Route: 88 with a 1/3 mile walk Hours: Center is being renovated and . 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. Provides grief support for children, and their families, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Serves youth as well as adults, families and recent immigrants who may be unemployed or underemployed, economically disadvantaged, or face barriers to employment. M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Additional hours by appointment No Fee for most services Spanish, Creole. Click on your county to find an LSF provider near you. Provides support services for persons who serve as legal guardians of family or friends. Arts disciplines include painting, drawing, pottery, textiles, 2D & 3D design, sculpting, design, music, drama, and creative writing. 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. 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). Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. Referrals from BSO only. 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. 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. 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. In-home and hands-on parenting available for ChildNet referred clients. 9Muses Art Center 7139 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313, M-F: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sat: 10:00am - 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. YOUTH CO-OP 954-971-1163 2424 W Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park, FL 33311 www.ycoop.org No Fee Spanish, French, Creole Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:30pm Assists refugees, asylees and public interest parolees to ease transition to their new country. 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. Connects families with childcare resources and provides community-based parenting classes and in-home parenting education. 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). Provides counseling for men, women and children including support groups and individual advocacy services. Services They are located in Pompano Beach, (954) 357-5340, Coral Springs, Florida (954) . Provides care for qualified patients regardless of ability to pay in-home or at hospice sites. Provides 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. 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. Referrals for emergency shelter services must be received via theHomeless Helpline at 954-563-4357 (954-563-HELP).BROWARD REGIONAL HEALTHPLANNING COUNCIL 954-561-9681 200 Oakwood Lane, #100 Hollywood, FL 33020www.brhpc.orgNo Fee Spanish, French, CreoleLegislatively 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.Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator ServicesThe lead agency for Broward County area navigators who serve as an in-person resource for those who want additional assistance in shopping for and enrolling in the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace.Centralized Intake and Eligibility Determination (CIED)Provides a single entry point of service and assistance for persons living with HIV/AIDS.Healthy Families BrowardA community-based, voluntary home-visiting program that promotespositive parent/child interaction and healthy childhood growth anddevelopment to prevent child abuse and neglect.HIV Planning CouncilOversees funding and services for Broward County Ryan White Part A program.Living Healthy/Tomando Control de Su SaludOffers a 6-week workshop, in English & Spanish, to empower older adultswith various chronic diseases to take control of their health.Substance Abuse and Mental Health TeamContracted to provide linkage, support, and advocacy to clients who have mental health or co-occurring disorders and are involved in the Broward County felony court system.TOUCH BrowardWorks with communities, partners and local government to reduce health disparities and improve health and well-being in the areas of tobacco-free living,active living & healthy eating, clinical & community linkages, and healthy built environments.CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE954-958-0988 1925 S. Perimeter Road, #120 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.camelotcommunitycare.orgMedicaid, Sliding Scale, No Fee for qualified families Spanish, CreoleOffice Hours - M-F: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Service Hours - M-F: 8:30 am - 8 pm & weekends by appointmentProvides behavioral health and child welfare services.In-Home CounselingProvides counseling and psychiatric services in the home, school or community for families with children 3-17 years, (up to 22 years, if qualified and already in the program by 18th birthday) who have mild to moderate emotional or behavioral difficulties. 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 Creole, Hebrew - Hours by appointment. Since 1999, the FRP has helped united families grow strong and healthy in Kalamazoo.. Keeping Families Together 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. Parents must meet DCF requirements. six months, Adult 18 and older must present a government 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? or being evicted. Central West Adult Day Care Ctr. Family Success Administration Division (FSAD) offers the Family Reunification program. 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. Family Resource Center Provides neighborhood-based support services including child care assistance to qualified families within the specified boundary of Fort Lauderdale, and a food pantry on ThursdaysSUNSERVE 954-764-5150 2312 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305www.sunserve.orgProvides 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. School re-entry program assists children, their classmates, and teachers following a cancer diagnosis or treatment. Broward County Public Schools 2023/24 School Choice application window opens December 1, 2022, at 8 a . 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. 24-Hour Helpline ServicesCrisis/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.Behavioral Health Info Line 954-396-4636Specialized 24-hour helpline providing information and referral for mentalhealth services, substance abuse prevention and treatment programs,case management, and other specialized behavioral health services. Parents should ensure they are getting their information from trusted news sources during an emergency. 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. 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. at the intended destination and be willing to accept the traveler. Also operates satellite sites in Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunrise and Lauderhill on a variable schedule. Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. This exciting partnership allows you to start at Broward College and seamlessly finish your education at FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Family Lauderhill, FL 33313www.fisponline.orgSome Fees Spanish M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pmProvides suicide prevention education, support for survivors of suicide, legislative advocacy, and program research. TOMORROW'S RAINBOW 954-978-2390 4341 NW 39th Avenue, Coconut Creek, FL 33073www.tomorrowsrainbow.orgNo FeeProvides grief support for children, and their families, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Broward County Programs and HUD agencies operate across the region and offer free advice, information, and housing solutions to homeowners. NAMI BROWARD 954-316-9907 4161 NW 5th Street, Plantation, FL 33317www.namibroward.orgNo Fee SpanishM-F: 9:00am - 5:00pmProvides support, advocacy and educational resources for persons living with serious mental illness and their families. (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. 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. ), Proof of residency in this county (proof of address such as a bill, etc. Youth development programs provide skills to excel academically and avoid at-risk behavior. 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. BROWARD HEALTHY START954-563-75836301 NW 5 Way #5000 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309www.browardhsc.orgNo FeeProvides care coordination and outreach services to pregnant women andinfants up to 3 years. Since the 2013/14 academic year, BC students graduate from FIU with an average 3.0 GPA (undergraduate) and 3.4 GPA (graduate) 1 Northwest 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311 (954) 792-2328. . 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. Identification of head of household and/or person attending the interview (photo I.D. Foster Family Group Home. 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. 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. Offers rehabilitation services (OT, PT, Speech Therapy), in-home parent training, respite care, social and job skills for transitioning youth, and specialized summer camp for youth with developmental disabilities and moderate to severe behavioral challenges, 3-21 years. 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. The Community Service Block Grant assists individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills and accessing services that are needed to become self-sufficient. 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. 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.
