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Self-Checker

Important update: Healthcare facilities

CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more

Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview

Content will be updated as new information is available.

Case investigation* and contact tracing are fundamental activities that involve working with a patient (symptomatic and asymptomatic) who has been diagnosed with an infectious disease to identify and provide support to people (contacts) who may have been infected through exposure to the patient. This process prevents further transmission of disease by separating people who have (or may have) an infectious disease from people who do not. It is a core disease control measure that has been employed by public health agency personnel for decades. Case investigation and contact tracing are most effective when part of a multifaceted response to an outbreak.

Key Considerations for COVID-19

Since COVID-19 can be spread before symptoms occur or when no symptoms are present, case investigation and contact tracing activities must be swift and thorough.

The complete clinical picture of COVID-19 is not fully known. As scientists learn more, updates may be made to recommendations for testing priorities and the window period (when the patient was infectious and not under isolation) in which contacts should be elicited.

Remote communications for the purposes of case investigation and contact tracing should be prioritized; in-person communication may be considered only after remote options have been exhausted.

Given the potentially large number of cases and contacts, jurisdictions may need to prioritize case investigation and contact tracing activities. Prioritization should be based on vulnerability, congregate settings/workplaces and healthcare facilities, including long-term care facilities and confined spaces (prisons).

Depending on jurisdictional testing capacity, case investigations may be considered for patients with a probable diagnosis of COVID-19, not just confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Broad community engagement is needed to foster an understanding and acceptance of local case investigation and contact tracing efforts within each community.

Significant social support may be necessary to allow clients with probable and confirmed COVID-19 diagnoses to safely isolate and close contacts to safely quarantine.

Due to the magnitude of the pandemic, jurisdictions will likely need to build up their workforce, recruit from new applicant pools, and train individuals from varied backgrounds.

The use of digital contact tracing tools may help with certain case investigation and contact tracing activities but will not replace the need for a large public health workforce.

At this time, if you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, you should follow existing CDC guidance on when and how long to isolate if you have COVID-19 or quarantine if you are a close contact. CDC continues to closely monitor the evolving science for information that would warrant changes to the recommendations for quarantine of close contacts.​

Case investigation is the identification and investigation of patients with confirmed and probable diagnoses of COVID-19, and contact tracing is the subsequent identification, monitoring, and support of their contacts who have been exposed to, and possibly infected with, the virus. Prompt identification, voluntary quarantine (hereinafter referred to as quarantine in this document unless otherwise noted), and monitoring of these COVID-19 contacts can effectively break the chain of disease transmission and prevent further spread of the virus in a community. While case investigation and contact tracing for COVID-19 may be new, health departments and frontline public health professionals who perform these activities have experience conducting these activities for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and other infectious diseases. Case investigation and contact tracing are well-honed skills that adapt easily to new public health demands and are effective tools to slow the spread of COVID-19 in a community.

This guidance aims to provide a foundation for state, territorial, local, and tribal development of case investigation and contact tracing plans. It is important to note that COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing activities will vary based on the level of community transmission, characteristics of the community and their populations, and the local capacity to implement case investigation, contact tracing, and COVID-19 testing.

* Investigation in this context refers to a public health/infectious disease investigation and should in no way be interpreted as a criminal investigation.

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Self-Checker Important update: Healthcare facilities CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview Content will be updated as new information is available.

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Miami-Dade County and Nomi Health offer free COVID-19 testing for individuals living in the U.S. at drive-thru and walk-in sites. Thanks to our continuous partnership, COVID-19 testing is available at no direct cost at Nomi Health testing sites regardless of health care coverage. Patients are required to provide health insurance information if applicable. For those with concerns about walk-up or drive-up access options, please contact your physician or health care provider for recommendations. Read the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) testing guidelines, which includes when the CDC recommends getting tested.

To get started, please enter your ZIP Code or the Location Name to find a Nomi Health testing site near you. You can also use the Filters to narrow your results.

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Miami-Dade County and Nomi Health offer free COVID-19 testing for individuals living in the U.S. at drive-thru and walk-in sites. Thanks to our continuous partnership, COVID-19 testing is available at no direct cost at Nomi Health testing sites regardless of health care coverage. Patients are required to provide health insurance information if applicable.

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Abuse Hotline - Florida Department of Children and Families

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211 Miami | Confidential Helpline Connecting People in Need to Resources

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The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives

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The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

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SAMHSA's National Helpline (Mental Health)

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SAMHSA's National Helpline (Mental Health)

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Frequently Asked Questions - What is SAMHSA’s National Helpline?

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305-646-7220

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What's Happening?

FES-UA and VPK

July 03, 2024

VPK Vouchers can be used alongside the FES-UA scholarship for the 2024-25 school year.
Read More

My Florida Schools Portal

September 11, 2024

The Florida Department of Education has launched My Florida Schools Portal
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President's Message

I would like to thank all of our parents, early childhood providers, and community partners for the support and partnership.
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July 03, 2024 VPK Vouchers can be used alongside the FES-UA scholarship for the 2024-25 school year. Read More September 11, 2024 The Florida Department of Education has launched My Florida Schools Portal Read More I would like to thank all of our parents, early childhood providers, and community partners for the support and partnership.

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The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of all children and families in Miami-Dade County.

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M-DCPS Community Education/Before and Afterschool Care

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M-DCPS Community Education/Before and Afterschool Care

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CARE

To empower and unite the community by providing opportunities for life-long learning which enhance the quality of life in Miami-Dade County.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION
AND BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

11690 NW 92 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33018 : Phone: (305) 817-0014 : Fax: (305) 817-0013
Located @ Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Building #5 - Room #5310

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Community Education Before and Afterschool Care

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CARE To empower and unite the community by providing opportunities for life-long learning which enhance the quality of life in Miami-Dade County.

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Miami-Dade County is partnering with United Way of Miami-Dade to provide hard-working individuals and families with emergency assistance and relief during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Miami-Dade Pandemic Assistance Program, with $20 million in funding provided by the federal CARES Act, addresses short-term economic hardship through financial assistance for basic living expenses such as food, utilities, childcare, medical expenses and rental assistance, among other needs.

Individuals and families who have experienced a significant loss of income, become unemployed, underemployed and/or experienced unexpected expenses as a result of COVID-19 and are residents of Miami-Dade County can apply for assistance.

Hardship assistance awards will be up to $1,000 or $2,000 per household subject to eligibility.

For more information, call 305-646-7068.

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Miami-Dade County is partnering with United Way of Miami-Dade to provide hard-working individuals and families with emergency assistance and relief during the coronavirus pandemic. The Miami-Dade Pandemic Assistance Program, with $20 million in funding provided by the federal CARES Act, addresses short-term economic hardship through financial assistance for basic living expenses such as food, utilities, childcare, medical expenses and rental assistance, among other needs.

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Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency

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Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency

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We provide comprehensive social services to individuals and families over the course of the full lifetime spectrum, from before birth to the elderly. Services are designed and coordinated to address and relieve hardships associated with poverty. The service delivery model is strongly client-centered and comprised of many direct services to meet the needs of the entire family.

Our major goals are to end homelessness; stabilize home occupancy; minimize hunger; reduce the need for institutionalization of the elderly; improve access to abuse prevention, intervention and support services; ensure that all individuals 18 years and older (including foster care and juvenile youths) are work ready; ensure that all children are school ready through the Head Start/Early Head Start program; and increase the self-sufficiency of vulnerable residents and special populations.
Title VI Compliance
The Community Action and Human Services Department complies with all Title VI rules and regulations.

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We provide comprehensive social services to individuals and families over the course of the full lifetime spectrum, from before birth to the elderly. Services are designed and coordinated to address and relieve hardships associated with poverty. The service delivery model is strongly client-centered and comprised of many direct services to meet the needs of the entire family.

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Social Security (SSI Benefits for Children)

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Social Security (SSI Benefits for Children)

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We provide free interpreter services to help you conduct your Social Security business, including helping you complete the SSI application and answering your questions. NOTE: the Child Disability Report is only available in English.

Call our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213. If you need service in Spanish, press 7 and wait for a Spanish-speaking representative to help you. For all other languages, stay on the line and remain silent during our English voice automation prompts until a representative answers. The representative will contact an interpreter to help with your call. You may access the information on this page in Spanish.

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Apply For A Child (Under Age 18) | Disability Benefits | SSA

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Share Your Heart - 501(C)3 non-profit organization

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Food distribution at Naranja Community Resource Center. Thank you to Farm Share, our SYH Chaplains, our volunteers and our staff for all your help! So many people to thank... so many people helping behind the scenes during the week... but one thing is certain, with God no one goes unnoticed.

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HOME | UM-NSU CARD | University of Miami

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The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), a collaborative program of the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University opened its doors in 1993 in South Florida in our community. CARD is one of seven state-funded, university-based outreach and support centers in Florida dedicated to optimizing the potential of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), dual sensory impairment, sensory impairments with other disabling conditions, and related disabilities.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects your child's ability to communicate and interact with others. While the cause of ASD is not always unknown, current research shows that some cases of autism may be linked to genetic conditions, such as Fragile X syndrome, chromosome abnormalities, and some forms of epilepsy. Understanding these genetic aspects of autism can help you find the right care for your child.

Tests

Autism Screening
During your child's well-child checkups, your pediatrician may conduct an autism screening. This screening will evaluate your child's behaviors and communication skills.

Genetic Evaluation and Testing
Clinical geneticists provide a comprehensive evaluation - including a physical exam and review of your child's medical history and family history - to see if your child shows characteristics of a known genetic condition. The geneticists then use blood or saliva samples to study your child's genes. Genetic testing can reveal if your child has a genetic condition that has been linked to autism, which can help your child receive personalized care.

Treatments

Early Interventions
Children with autism benefit from early intervention. Early intervention may include different types of therapy - such as physical, occupational, or speech - as early as possible following diagnosis.

Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help children develop motor skills and improve balance and movement. Some children with autism may also need help developing muscle tone.

Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps children with daily activities like dressing or feeding themselves.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy can address behavior problems in children with autism.

Speech Therapy
Speech therapy helps children develop communication and language skills.

Medicines
Medicines can help with some behaviors related to autism, such as aggression or anxiety.

Special Education
School-aged children with autism may need extra support at school through a special education program. You will work with your child's teachers and school to create an individualized education plan (IEP) for your child. Federal law requires that schools provide these plans to parents and children.

Clinical Trials
Clinical trials may include new medicines or therapies to treat autism. Your child may be eligible for a clinical trial depending on their symptoms and their genetics.

Why Choose UHealth?

Innovative treatment designed for you. Using advanced genetic tests, our genetics experts can identify the exact cause of your child's condition and provide medical management based on your child's needs. This means your child may get more tailored testing and treatment options designed just for them.

A team approach to your care. Our clinical geneticists (medical doctors who specialize in genes and heredity) work alongside expert physicians in oncology, neurology, pediatrics, cardiology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and other specialties to give you the most comprehensive care in South Florida - all in one place. Whether you receive care in our multidisciplinary clinics or a general clinic, we ensure you receive personalized treatment specific to your needs. Our dedicated genetic counselors, medical geneticists, and other medical staff support you and your family in all steps of your medical journey.

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)-Medicaid Waiver

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401 NW 2nd Avenue
Suite South 811
Miami, FL 33128
Phone: (305) 349-1478
Fax: (305) 377-5028

Field Contacts

Schedule for Provider & WSC Meetings (2023)

All of our large in person group meetings have been moved to Teams or GoTo meetings. These meetings will occur on the same date and at the same time as scheduled. It is important that you promptly accept the meeting invitations when APD staff sends it to you. Please familiarize yourself with the software application on your device prior to our meeting date/time. We will not be able to provide technical assistance during the meeting to assist you. Please mute yourself prior to entering the meeting room. This is very important as there will be a large number of persons in the meeting. We will mute the audience as well to prevent any disruptions and will pause periodically to answer any questions.

Support Coordinators/WSCs:
August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15 and December 13.

Residential Habilitation/Group Home Providers:
September 13 and November 8.

Supported Employment & Supported Living Providers:
August 23 and November 29.

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who desire accommodations should contact Area 11 ADA Liaison Hillary Jackson at Hillary.Jackson@apdcares.org or call 305-377-5783. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow time to arrange your accommodation.

Provider Enrollment Information - for both New Providers and Existing Providers
Provider Applications are for new Providers and Provider Expansion Request Forms are for Existing providers wishing to expand geographically, provide additional services, or to expand from solo to agency status. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Although APD will accept provider applications at all times, please keep in mind that certain critical needs exist for specific provider types in each APD Region. Each Region will identify critical service needs as defined below. Southern Region Critical Service Needs are as Follows: Pursuant to the iBudget Waiver program, authorized under 1915 (c) of the Social Security Act, and because of critical needs for some specific provider types, APD will no longer operate two open enrollment periods each year for provider applicants of services furnished under the iBudget waiver. Effective immediately, Regional offices will accept provider applications at all times.
Monroe County:
For applicants who reside in Monroe County Residents; all services are considered Critical Services and applications for Monroe County Applicants will be accepted at all times.

Miami-Dade County:
For Miami-Dade County Residents, the following services are considered Critical Need Services:

1. CDC Consultant

2. EAA- Environmental Adaptations

3. Dietitian Services

4. Dental Services

5. Personal Emergency Response System & Service Providers

6. Behavior Analysis Services
Potential behavioral analysis applicants should contact either Dr. Enrique Molina at 305-349-1434. It is recommended that you contact the agency representative listed as soon as possible. Due to the critical need to increase the number of behavioral services providers in this locality, the Southern Region will assist expediting applications. Provider applicants who do not currently have an "APD General" line item eligibility determination in the AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse and need to submit their Letter of Intent to the Southern Region; please email the completed Letter of Intent form toSouthern.Intent@apdcares.org

Provider applicants who do not currently have an "APD General" line item eligibility determination in the AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse and need to submit their Request for the Background Screening Clearinghouse to the Southern Region; please email the completed Request for the Background Screening Clearinghouse form to Southern.Intent@apdcares.org

For Official Transcripts for WSC applicants must be sent to the following address:
Yugoslavia Marte
401 N.W. 2nd ave , S-811
Miami, Florida 33128

Incident Reporting Form Instructions

Critical Incidents must be reported to the APD Regional/Field Office within one hour of becoming aware of the incident. The initial report may be made via telephone, however, an Incident Reporting Form must be filled out and submitted to the Regional Office no later than one business day after initial reporting. Incident Reports, follow-up reports and reports of death should be sent in via email to Southern.incidentreports@apdcares.org. Incident Reporting Form and instructions and a new Operating Procedure #3-0006. They can be found at https://apd.myflorida.com/providers/incident-reporting. After Hours (Monday through Friday 5 PM-8 AM; Holidays, and Saturday and Sunday), please call the Southern Region On Call Phone number 305-299-3366. During normal business hours (8 AM to 5 PM) Critical Incidents shall be called into our office.
Also, keep in mind that you may still contact Regional staff members via telephone if you have questions, concerns, or issues which require immediate attention. southern.behavioral@apdcares.org
Standard APD Regional Office E-mail Addresses
southern.caseloads@apdcares.org southern.CDC@apdcares.org
As you are aware, there are several workflow processes at APD such as submitting cost plans, support plans, significant additional needs, etc. Therefore, APD has created the following standard e-mail addresses you can use to send these types of information to APD. Please use these e-mail addresses to send encrypted confidential information to APD.
southern.complaints@apdcares.org

For LRC

As requested by Region and/or LRC Chairperson

Reactive Strategies

southern.crisis@apdcares.org

Purchasing Plans

Participant Information Update form

Direct Hire Employee [ name change/address change ]

southern.eligibility@apdcares.org

Includes complaints made by or against APD Providers, Waiver Support Coordinators, or APD staff members
southern.forensics@apdcares.org

Documentation for pre-enrollment crisis enrollment

Not for use in SAN submissions

southern.hearingrequests@apdcares.org

Intake and Eligibility applicant documentation for APD pre-enrollment eligibility
southern.incidentreports@apdcares.org

Competency evaluations

Court Orders

southern.medicationerrors@apdcares.org

Regional Hearing Requests
southern.providerenrollment@apdcares.org

Initial report and follow up reports

Death report

southern.QAorQItechnicalassistance@apdcares.org

Medication Error reports

Corrective Action Plan

southern.QSI@apdcares.org

Enrollment ( Solo or Agency Provider Checklist; Provider Application; Provider Reference Form; Background Screening Results - include Exemptions to a Disqualifying Offense; Employment History check; Local Criminal Records check; APD affidavit of Good Moral Character; Proof of Completion of Required Training; Copy of AHCA Medicaid Provider welcome letter; Applicant Signed Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement; Regional iBudget Enrollment Application - Waiver Support Coordinator (WSC ), or, Regional iBudget Provider Enrollment Application - non WSC )

Updates to Provider Demographics ( change of address, phone and email changes )

Provider Expansion Request Forms ( service array and/or expansion within region or additional regions )

residential.referrals@apdcares.org

[ Not for Plan of Remediation ]

Request for technical assistance related to remediation and/or QIO reviews

southern.residential@apdcares.org

Requested documentation for QSI Assessment
southern.SANs@apdcares.org

Placement Referral Packets [ APD licensed homes ]

Placement Referral Packets [ ICF ]

southern.supportedemployment@apdcares.org

ICF transitions into APD licensed home

Licensed Home - census

Room and Board Payment Requests

Corrective Action Plan

southern.supportedliving@apdcares.org

Significant Additional Needs - increase in funding ( be certain to include all supporting documentation )
southern.supportplans@apdcares.org

Caseloads

Employment information

southern.wscselection@apdcares.org

Caseloads

Disaster/Emergency plan

Stipend/Start-Up request

Annual or Updated support plan ( include all supporting documentation for services requested )

Waiver Support Coordination selection ballots

DSM secure email will no longer be accessible to APD after June 30, 2014. Effective July 1, 2014 APD will implement the following email addresses mailboxes for use by Waiver Support Coordinators, providers, and others when sending client-related information to APD. This group of mailboxes replaces secure mailboxes previously used when providing APD staff with information on a broad range of topics intended for evaluation, review and action by APD staff.

Microsoft Office applications (for example, Word and Excel)
This is the preferred method. If you already have Word and Excel version 2007 or higher, this option is already available at no cost. As long as all the confidential APD consumer information is contained within the encrypted document, it can be sent as an attachment to a regular, unencrypted e-mail. If you do this, please remember to not include any information about APD consumers in the body or subject line of the e-mail except the iBudget PIN number which is only known internally to APD staff and APD providers. Below are links to instructions on how to encrypt using Word and Excel.

Word 2013 encryption instructions:
http://intranet.apd.myflorida.com/it/security/policies-and-procedures/encrypt-word-document.pdf

Excel 2013 encryption instructions:
http://intranet.apd.myflorida.com/it/security/policies-and-procedures/encrypt-excel-document.pdf

Encrypted web e-mail
Similar to the DSM web-based e-mail system, there are other free (e.g., SendInc) or paid (e.g., ZixMail) options to send secure, encrypted e-mails to APD. This method encrypts the entire e-mail, including any file attachments, but some still display the subject line so please remember to not include any information about APD consumers in the subject line. While this is an acceptable method of sending confidential consumer information to APD, this requires APD staff to create and maintain separate accounts (user names and passwords) for each different system.

ZIP applications
There are several free and paid "ZIP" type applications (e.g., WinZip) available that can compress one or more files into one ZIP file, some but not all of which can also encrypt the file(s). These ZIP applications that can also encrypt will encrypt any type(s) of file(s) you ZIP. You can then send the encrypted ZIP file which contains the confidential APD consumer information in a regular, unencrypted e-mail to APD. If you do this, please remember to not include any information about APD consumers in the body or subject line of the e-mail except the iBudget PIN number which is only known internally to APD staff and APD providers.

NOTE: Some methods of encryption use a particular type (algorithm) by default. If you are given options, the best encryption type to select is AES 128-bit or higher. If AES is not available, the next best type is 3DES (also known as Triple DES). It is recommended you do not choose regular DES as it has been proven to be a weak encryption method.

Guidance on Setting Encryption Passwords
Whenever you encrypt a file, you must set a password needed to open the document. To make this process easier for you and APD staff, please use your Medicaid Provider Number as the password to encrypt. If you do not have a Medicaid Provider Number, please contact your local field office to let them know what password you will be using.

News & Announcements

APD Resource Directory

Resource Search
A searchable directory of local, state, and national resources and services.

Planning Resources
This directory is a good starting point for finding a variety of natural and community supports, in addition to services provided by government agencies.

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Southern Region | APD - Agency for Persons with Disabilities - State of Florida

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The Mailman Center for Child Development is an academic center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine that addresses concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities and children with special health care needs through:

Research

Clinical service

Training for professionals

Parental workshops

Advocacy

We are one of the top 10 programs in the United States for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and chronic illness. The Mailman Center is housed in a 9-story building with nearly 115,000 square feet of office, clinical, training, conference, and laboratory space and is located on the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus. The Mailman Center annually serves over 19,000 children, youths, and their families.

The Mailman Center for Child Development is an integral part of the Miller School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics. The Center offers extensive research facilities for education and contains everything needed to fulfill its mission of research, training, and services to children with special needs and their families.

The staff at the Center give special care to identifying the concerns and priorities of each individual and family. The family and professional staff then work closely to decide which of those services would best meet all family members' needs.

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Promoting an Inclusive Society

Life's shared journey is enriched by the diverse backgrounds, insights and gifts of others. The full human experience includes and celebrates everyone, and so do we.

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Home | United Community Options of South Florida

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United Community Health Options of South Florida exists to support people of all abilities and backgrounds on their path to achieving their highest potential in an environment that thrives on love, care and respect that feels like home and family.

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305-374-2233

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305-271-9797

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Parent to Parent of Miami is a community resource specializing in providing families of children and adults with disabilities or special needs with information, education and emotional support.

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1-800-447-1636

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Effective July 1, 2022, the McKay Scholarship Program joined the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program under the Unique Abilities category (FES UA). Current McKay families will have the opportunity to remain in their current public or private school choice setting or to utilize the additional options available under the FES UA education savings account model to further customize their child's education experience for their specific needs.
McKay transition to FES: FAQs

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Effective July 1, 2022, the McKay Scholarship Program joined the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program under the Unique Abilities category (FES UA). Current McKay families will have the opportunity to remain in their current public or private school choice setting or to utilize the additional options available under the FES UA education savings account model to further customize their child's education experience for their specific needs.

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1-877-735-7837

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To manage your student's 2022-23 FES-UA account, click here.

A Unique Education for a Unique Child

Children with unique abilities may have different needs when it comes to their education. And we believe they deserve an opportunity to thrive and learn in an environment that will best support their success. The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) enables families to personalize the education of their students by directing funds to where they're needed most. The funds can be used for a combination of programs and approved expenses including therapists, specialists, curriculum, private school, a college savings account and more.

Working with Providers

Specialized services by approved providers include but are not limited to the following:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services

Services provided by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Services provided by a licensed occupational therapist

Services provided by licensed physical therapists

Services provided by listening and spoken language specialists

Other specialized services provided by an approved provider

Specialized services providers must be one of the following:

An organization approved by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) as a provider

An individual licensed by the Florida Department of Health

A staff member, listed under an organization approved as a provider through the Office of Early Learning for Specialized Instructional Services Provider (SIS), which includes behavior analysts licensed by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board

An individual listed on the BACB website as practicing in the state of Florida.

Interested In Becoming A Provider?

Find out about becoming a provider.

Stepping Up To Success

"She progressed like I'd never seen her before, and we were able to do that because of the Gardiner Scholarship." ~Valentina's Mom

FES-UA (Formerly Gardiner) Recipient

"Joshua is going to an in-person school that is simply fabulous. He is super happy and back to learning." ~Joshua's Mom

FES-UA (Formerly Gardiner) Recipient

"The Gardiner Scholarship literally changed our lives. It gave me hope that my son can get help and learn like every other kid." ~Ezra's Mom

FES-UA (Formerly Gardiner) Recipient

Unique Abilities Scholarship Handbook

For more information on FES-UA, download our handbook.

Who Is Eligible?

Students from age 3 through grade 12 or age 22, whichever comes first, who have a specific diagnosis.

Amount varies according to grade, county of residence and disability.

How Does It Work?

The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) provides access to an education savings account (ESA) that functions like a bank account from which you direct funds to pay for tuition and fees for a private school, homeschooling options, therapies, tutoring and more.

Families have the option to purchase services and products through MyScholarShop without having to pay upfront and apply for reimbursement. However, they can still use providers or vendors outside of MyScholarShop for pre-approved purchases by paying upfront and submitting a reimbursement claim.

1. Apply for a scholarship through Step Up For Students. You will need to show proof of your child's age, diagnosis, and residency. Here is a checklist of documents you may need.

2. Once approved, funds will be deposited into an ESA

3. Go to MyScholarShop to find preapproved services and products. Payments to providers and vendors are made directly from the ESA

4. Purchase preapproved services and products for your child's education and request reimbursement.

To learn more about reimbursements, click here >

Interested in becoming a provider? Learn More ›

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Family Empowerment Scholarship (Previously Gardiner) - Step Up For Students

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To manage your student's 2022-23 FES-UA account, click here . Children with unique abilities may have different needs when it comes to their education. And we believe they deserve an opportunity to thrive and learn in an environment that will best support their success.

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Assists homeless in Miami-Dade County through a homeless hotline, shelter referrals and access to information on other homeless services. Homeless Veterans and their families are prioritized for housing and services through the Continuum of Care.

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During open registration, applicants are screened at an interview and are required to provide documentation that will be used to determine eligibility.

Public Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. Some of the factors used in determining an applicant's eligibility include:

Annual gross income (low income is considered 80% of the median income for Miami-Dade County.);

Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and

Immigration status: applicants must either be U.S. citizens or have eligible immigration status.

Additionally, in Miami-Dade County:

at least 40 percent of new admissions must be extremely low-income (30% of area median income or below);

the remaining 60 percent of new admissions can be up to the low-income level (80% of the area median income).

Project-based Public Housing programs are not transferable from state to state.

Eligibility Interview

If your ranking number is selected from the waiting list you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements. Bring the documentation listed below to the housing eligibility interview at the Applicant and Leasing Center. Your interview will determine whether you are eligible for housing assistance.

Picture ID, such as a driver's license

Social security cards for all persons appearing on the application

Medicare and/or Medicaid cards

Proof of age and other documents related to family or household make-up including birth certificates, divorce and custody papers, citizenship, immigration papers, etc.

Proof of all income, including a letter from Social Security, Veteran's Administration, pensions, employment, and child support payments. The verification of Social Security benefits must be requested prior to the applicant's scheduled appointment.

Proof of assets such as bank accounts, life insurance policies, etc.

Your doctor's name, address, and telephone number

Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least two people to contact in case of emergency

Your last three landlords' names, addresses, and telephone numbers and copies of your last three utility bills

Verification of child care expenses

Verification of full-time student status for dependents over 17 years of age and record of attendance for all school-age children

If the head of household or spouse is over 62 years old or over, or a person with disabilities, you may bring verification of medical expenses or anticipated expenses such as health insurance payments, on-going prescriptions, doctor's visits, payback agreements on hospital bills, etc.

If a household member with a disability needs reasonable accommodation a Reasonable Accommodation Request form can be submitted to PHCD. Additional documentation may be required to support the reasonable accommodation request(s).

If accepted for a preliminary interview, you will be required to fill out the Landlord Reference form

If you have been denied housing and would like to exercise your right to an informal review, you must submit the Informal Review Request form

Submittal instructions are included inside the form.

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There is a single online application available only during an open registration period determined by the agency for project-based units. There is a single online application available only during an open registration period determined by the agency for project-based units. There is a single online application available only during an open registration period determined by the agency for project-based units.

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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides a one-time benefit to assist with one month's rent to Miami-Dade County low and moderate income households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To qualify, your household must:

Earn no more than 80% of the County Area Median Income (AMI)

Have a current lease signed by the landlord in Miami-Dade County

Not be a recipient of other rental assistance programs such as Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

Have documentation showing that COVID-19 has created a financial hardship and lowered the household income

If you have any questions you can contact ERAP Call Center at 305-723-1815 or email [email protected]

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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides a one-time benefit to assist with one month's rent to Miami-Dade County low and moderate income households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides a one-time benefit to assist with one month's rent to Miami-Dade County low and moderate income households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To qualify, your household must:

Earn no more than 80% of the County Area Median Income (AMI)

Have a current lease signed by the landlord in Miami-Dade County

Not be a recipient of other rental assistance programs such as Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

Have documentation showing that COVID-19 has created a financial hardship and lowered the household income

If you have any questions you can contact ERAP Call Center at 305-723-1815 or email [email protected]

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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides a one-time benefit to assist with one month's rent to Miami-Dade County low and moderate income households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our Afterschool programs provide a fun, safe place for kids to learn, grow and thrive.

With a focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enrichment, Y Afterschool Programs take place in a caring and encouraging environment at our YMCA Family Centers, School Based and Community Locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. We empower youth by providing programming that, in addition to giving them something to do, builds academic and creative abilities. And, our Inclusion programs allow children, teens and adults with special needs to participate in activities alongside their peers and create a mutual sense of belonging.

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Afterschool Care Program - YMCA of South Florida

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At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our Afterschool programs provide a fun, safe place for kids to learn, grow and thrive.

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Home - Kristi House Children's Advocacy Center

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Kristi House is dedicated to ending child abuse. We coordinate children and families legal, medical, and social services needs. Join us in our fight!

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Home " Florida Shelter Listings " Miami Dade County Shelter Listings

Miami Dade County, FL Homeless Shelters

Miami Dade County, FL list of housing resources we have uncovered: Homeless Shelters, Supportive Housing, Halfway Housing, Transitional Housing, Day Shelters, Low Income Housing, Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers.

Shelter Listings is dedicated to serving the homeless and low-income. We have listed out the shelters and low cost housing services we have in , FL below. This list has homeless shelters, halfway houses, affordable housing, etc. The database consists of over 3,000 listings and includes emergency shelters, homeless shelters, day shelters, transitional housing, shared housing, residential drug alcohol rehabilitation programs and permanent affordable housing.

Types of Shelters and Services we provide

We provide many categories of shelter for those in need and in need of services. They include:

Day Shelters supplement homeless and low-income people when the shelter their staying in only offers shelter on an overnight basis. Case management is often provided and sometimes there are laundry and shower facilities. Meals and basic hygiene may also be offered. Almost all day shelters provide their services free of charge. Any emergency or homeless shelter that allows clients to stay during the day is also classified under this category.

Emergency Homeless Shelters both provide short term relief for the homeless & low-income. Usually there is a maximum stay of 3 months or less. Many of these shelters ask their clients to leave during the day. Meals and other supportive services are often offered. 3 times out of 5 these shelters offer their services free of charge.

Halfway Housing helps transition individuals and families from shelters or homelessness to permanent housing. Length of stay is usually anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Residents are often required to pay at least 30% of their income toward program fees. Sometimes the money they pay in fees is returned to them when they leave. Any emergency or homeless shelter that allows their clients to stay more then 6 months is also classified under this category.

Permanent Affordable Housing is a long-term solution for housing. Residents are often allowed to stay as long as they remain in the low-income bracket but is sometimes limited 3 - 5 years. Residents pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent. Emergency shelters, homeless shelters and transitional housing programs that allow their clients to stay without a maximum stay is also classified under this category.

Drug And Alcohol Rehab programs are intended to treat alcohol and/or drug dependency. The cost of participating in one of these programs and the method of treatment range significantly. The database operated on this website only includes residential rehab programs (not outpatient programs). We also provide Access to Recovery (ATR) Grant programs for substance abuse treatment.

Supportive Housing Programs that provide an alternative living arrangement for individuals who, because of age, disability, substance abuse, mental illness, chronic homelessness or other circumstances, are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support to help them in the activities of daily living; or who need access to case management, housing support, vocational, employment and other services to transition to independent living.

Shared Housing Programs helps bring low income persons together and helps prevent homelessness by providing affordable housing options. This service is good for families, disabled persons, and others wanted more companionship. ShelterListings.org finds these shared housing locations and lists them throughout our website.

Rooming House or Boarding House A rooming house is a building in which renters occupy single rooms and share kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas. The location may be a converted single family home, a converted hotel, or a purpose built structure. Rooming houses are low cost housing and may have as few as three rooms for rent, or more than a hundred. The same goes for boarding houses. We list these types of residences throughout ShelterListings.org.

Transitional housing is affordable low cost supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficient to move toward independent living on their own. Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistanc, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information.

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Home " Florida Shelter Listings " Miami Dade County Shelter Listings Miami Dade County, FL list of housing resources we have uncovered: Homeless Shelters, Supportive Housing, Halfway Housing, Transitional Housing, Day Shelters, Low Income Housing, Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers. Shelter Listings is dedicated to serving the homeless and low-income.

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You may need the following information for all individuals for whom you are applying.

Social Security number and date of birth.

Income information such as job, child support or any other sources.

Resource or asset information such as checking, savings accounts, vehicles, homes, land or life insurance.

Housing expenses such as rent or utilities.

Health insurance information.

All U.S. citizens applying for, or receiving Medical Assistance, including children, are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and identity.

Start a new application for Food Assistance (SNAP), Medical Assistance and/or Cash Assistance

Choose this option if you have not recently applied for benefits in Florida. Do not choose this if you have recently applied and are waiting for a decision. If you are waiting for a decision on an application, please login to your My ACCESS Florida account.

Finish an unfinished application.

Choose this option to continue an application that you started earlier but have not completed the Electronic Signature.

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You may need the following information for all individuals for whom you are applying. Social Security number and date of birth. Income information such as job, child support or any other sources. Resource or asset information such as checking, savings accounts, vehicles, homes, land or life insurance.

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Speech, Language, Occupational, Physical and/or ABA Therapy Grants

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Speech, Language, Occupational, Physical and/or ABA Therapy Grants

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305-243-4617

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Program Contact Information

Phone: 305-243-4617
Email: Umailmancenter@med.miami.edu

Who we are

Early Discovery provides services to young children and their parents, ages 0-5, with special needs throughout Miami-Dade County.

What we do

Early Discovery is an early intervention initiative funded by The Children's Trust. We offer intervention services (Speech, Behavior, Occupational and Developmental Intervention/Therapy) to families throughout Miami-Dade County. We offer between 8-20 sessions.

Who we serve

Children ages 0-5 whose parents have mild concerns about their development or who have an assessment indicating a mild developmental delay. Parents interested in services will receive an assessment to ensure that the child is a good fit for Early Discovery Services.

What we cost

Early Discovery is funded by The Children's Trust, which has

enabled us to provide our services to families at low to no cost. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.

Services are based on a sliding scale fee.

Where we are located

Mailman Center for Child Development
(1601 NW 12th Ave, Miami FL, 33136)

We also provide services via secure video connection (Telehealth)

Services take place in the home, childcare center, therapist office or other location that is convenient for the family.

Arranging an Appointment

To schedule an appointment (in-person or via Telehealth), please call 305-243-4617

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Phone: 305-243-4617 Email: Umailmancenter@med.miami.edu Early Discovery provides services to young children and their parents, ages 0-5, with special needs throughout Miami-Dade County. Early Discovery is an early intervention initiative funded by The Children's Trust. We offer intervention services (Speech, Behavior, Occupational and Developmental Intervention/Therapy) to families throughout Miami-Dade County.

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Thank you for your interest in Autism Care Today!

To apply for a grant, please click here to access the application or see our Apply for a Grant Page to learn more about our program.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at autismcaretoday@gmail.com.

Wishing you all continued health and safety.

Autism Care Today

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ACT Today's goal is to introduce and help facilitate early and on-going treatment by providing the necessary resources (including referrals, funding and guidance) to individuals with autism and their families throughout the United States.

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Act4Me is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non profit organization established in 2009, helping local special needs children with neurological and/or genetic disorders, resulting in developmental delays, get the therapy they need. Act4Me has recently expanded its geographic reach to include both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

Our belief is that every child deserves the right to progress to his or her highest potential, and should not be limited by the lack of or inadequate healthcare coverage to receive the therapies they need.

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Act4Me is a non profit organization helping children with neurological disorders and developmental delays get the therapy they need.Act4Me is a non profit organization helping children with...

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M-DCPS Department of Mental Health Services

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M-DCPS Department of Mental Health Services

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305-995-7100

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305-348-0477
- ADHD
-Anxiety & Fears
-Conduct & Behavioral problems
-Family stress & parenting support
-Mood Problems & depression
-Problems with academic & social skills
-Trauma

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We work closely with each child and their family to provide the highest quality care using treatments that are proven to be effective. Our center offers a wide range of individual and group services to support you. Our services are available both in-person and through telehealth.

We are currently providing clinical services for the following concerns:

Get help

We are here to support you and give you the tools you need to best respond to your child's and family's needs every step of the way.

Call us at 305-348-0477 or submit your information through our contact form.

Summer Programs

We provide many nationally acclaimed summer camp programs.

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Florida International University - Digital Communications

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We work closely with each child and their family to provide the highest quality care using treatments that are proven to be effective. Our center offers a wide range of individual and group services to support you. Our services are available both in-person and through telehealth.

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786-209-2160

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Citrus Health Network (CHN) is in the process of procuring architectural services to design a site plan for a property that CHN has a long-term lease on from the State of Florida. The proposal is for a master plan including the drawings, elevations and technical information needed to submit to funders and for planning purposes.

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The program focuses on helping students develop life skills, increase resiliency and self-esteem, and is funded by the United Way of Miami-Dade. In addition, JCS offers educational seminars and professional development training to school personnel and other community leaders who work with LGBTQIA+ youth in order to increase their understanding of the challenges facing the LGBTQIA+ community and make their lives safer.
We offer referrals for:

Tutoring

ACT/SAT preparation

HIV and other test referrals

Planned Parenthood/Family Planning

Psychiatric consultation

JCS is a founding member and partner with the Alliance for GLBTQ Youth which is funded by The Children's Trust. It is the only non-profit organization in Miami-Dade County exclusively committed to providing prevention, early intervention social services, and advocacy to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, their families, and other community members.

To designate donations to the LGBTQIA+ Youth program please click here.

For information about The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth: http://www.glbtqalliance.com
Other youth resources JCS has a vast array of resources available and provides the professional, caring services on an individual, family or group basis to address problems and challenges facing LGBT persons of any age, regardless of race, ability status, religion, or insurance coverage. Most insurance is accepted and most services are offered on a sliding scale.
If you are in interested in LGBTQIA+ programs or services, please fill out the JCS Access form.

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LGBTQIA+ Youth Programs - Jewish Community Services South Florida

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The program focuses on helping students develop life skills, increase resiliency and self-esteem, and is funded by the United Way of Miami-Dade. In addition, JCS offers educational seminars and professional development training to school personnel and other community leaders who work with LGBTQIA+ youth in order to increase their understanding of the challenges facing the LGBTQIA+ community and make their lives safer.

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The University of Miami Community Pediatrics program provides comprehensive health care services to children and teens in need with the goal of promoting optimal child health and development in underserved communities of Miami-Dade County. We bring medical and behavioral health services into the ne…

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Jackson Healthy System Financial Assistance

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Jackson Healthy System Financial Assistance

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305-585-6000

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The Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (FL Reg #CH10400) and contributions are tax-deductible under IRS regulations. CBC receives 100% of each contribution. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Support Groups

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Support Groups

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786-624-3566

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Social Skills Group

This program is currently suspended due to the pandemic. 8 week program. Children and teens ages 7 to 17 are invited to join this small discussion group to learn how to make, cultivate and maintain friendships. Participants will learn basic conversational skills, and discuss the use of appropriate humor, how to electronically connect with others, and how to manage disagreements. Learn more.

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Support Groups, Therapy Programs and Workshops

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This program is currently suspended due to the pandemic. 8 week program. Children and teens ages 7 to 17 are invited to join this small discussion group to learn how to make, cultivate and maintain friendships. Participants will learn basic conversational skills, and discuss the use of appropriate humor, how to electronically connect with others, and how to manage disagreements.

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786-596-3812

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305-763-2459

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sundari foundation, inc

About Us

Lotus House is dedicated to improving the lives of women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. We provide sanctuary, support, education, tools and resources that empower them to heal, learn, grow and blossom into who they are truly meant to be.

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Here is what your generous support makes possible. sundari foundation, inc Lotus House is dedicated to improving the lives of women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. We provide sanctuary, support, education, tools and resources that empower them to heal, learn, grow and blossom into who they are truly meant to be.