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Using the link below, please submit the name(s) of any students with chronic absences or tardies that need to be addressed.

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Children's Services Counsel Summer Programs

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Children's Services Counsel Summer Programs

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CSC Summer Site Locations – Children’s Services Council of Broward County

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes.

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Background

SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation's most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. SNAP is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS). ESS is responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP using federal guidelines.

Eligibility

SNAP eligibility rules and benefit levels are, for the most part, set at the federal level and uniform across the nation, though states have flexibility to tailor aspects of the program. Individuals must pass all eligibility rules to receive food assistance benefits. Find out more about eligibility rules.
Ineligibility
Ineligibility: Individuals are ineligible for SNAP if they:

are convicted of drug trafficking,

are running away from a felony warrant,

purposely break Food Assistance Program rules,

are noncitizens without a qualified status, or

are a student who attends an institution of higher education at least half time, in some circumstances.

SNAP Benefits

Households can use food assistance benefits to buy breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, dairy, and plants and seeds to grow food for your household to eat. Households cannot use food assistance benefits to buy nonfood items such as pet foods, soaps, paper products, household supplies, grooming items, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vitamins, medicines, food to eat in the store, or hot foods. For more information on SNAP Benefits, go to Food Assistance Program Factsheet.

For Out of State Agencies seeking to verify information with Florida's Department of Children and Families Economic Self Sufficiency Program regarding a client, please send an email to @email.

The Electronic Benefits Transfer Card

Once approved for SNAP and/or TANF benefits, your re-loadable EBT card will be mailed to your mailing address on file.
Learn more about EBT cards
SUNCAP

The SUNCAP Program is a special Food Assistance Program for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You may be eligible to receive food assistance benefits through the SUNCAP Program without any additional application, paperwork, or interviews. If you already receive food assistance benefits in the regular Food Assistance Program, you may be automatically put in the SUNCAP Program when you become SSI eligible. If your food assistance benefits will go down because of SUNCAP, you may choose to continue receiving your food assistance benefits under the regular Food Assistance Program.

For more information, go to the SUNCAP Brochure

Online Purchasing Pilot

Did you know as of May 2021, Walmart, Amazon, Aldi, BJ's Wholesale Club, Freshfields Farm, Hitchcock's Markets, Publix, Mt. Plymouth IGA and Whole Foods are accepting SNAP payments online? More retailers may join the online purchasing pilot as it progresses. Updates and other important information will be shared with all SNAP benefit recipients as soon as it is available.

Fresh Access Bucks

Fresh Access Bucks (FAB), an initiative of Feeding Florida, is a USDA funded statewide nutrition incentive program that encourages SNAP recipients to redeem their benefits at farmers markets, produce stands, CSAs, mobile markets, and community grocery outlets to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Find out more about Fresh Access Bucks here: https://www.feedingflorida.org/food-access/fresh-access-bucks

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation's most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. SNAP is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS).

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They provide cooked meats, foods, Clorox, gloves, clothes, medicines and housing for families.

CALL: 954 801-8283

Location: 3460 Powerline Road Oakland Park, Fl. 33309

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Legal Aid Service of Broward County provides free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County.

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Areas of Legal Service - Broward Legal Aid

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Legal Aid Service of Broward County provides free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County. We provide assistance in the following areas of civil law:

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Funded by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, the Kinship Project provides free legal assistance to eligible relatives and non-relative caregivers raising children in Broward County.

Stablishing a stable placement

Temporary custody for qualifying families

Petitions for guardianships and adoptions

Advanced directives, wills, living wills and trusts

Public benefits; Immigration

Kinship Rights: 954.736.2430

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Children & Education - Broward Legal Aid

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Legal Aid Service of Broward County gives a voice to children in our community by providing free legal representation to income-eligible residents of Broward County. In helping children overcome different obstacles, and improving their access to education, foster care services, healthcare, and housing, we ensure that they have the support they need to live successful and productive lives.

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Tomorrow's Rainbow provides free grief support groups for children ages 3 years old through high school and their caregivers. Specialized groups are offered twice monthly and meet year-round.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is available for those struggling with an array of mental health challenges including trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression.

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Since 2005, Tomorrow’s Rainbow has been providing free grief support groups to children, teens and thier families incorporating the therapuetic use of art, play, games and horses.

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Sistrunk Pop-up Pantry May 28th 2022

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Location :  The North Broward Christian School

1107 nw 6th St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

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Registration(1 per Child/Adult diaper request)

Do you need Childrens diapers?

Please select the Childs diaper size(If needed):

Please Select an Adult diaper size(ONLY If needed):

Select a period supply item(If needed):

Which financial hardship do you qualify under?

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Urban League of Broward County and Hispanic Unity of Florida partnered with the Florida International University's Metropolitan Center to launch a Broward Equity Initiative - an academic research project that produced two comprehensive reports: The State of Black Broward and The State of Hispanic and Immigrant Broward.

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24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 954-761-1133

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46,865 SAFE
EMERGENCY SHELTER NIGHTS

Emergency shelter included food, clothing, safety planning, counseling and therapy, and pet assistance and shelter. More than 60% of the survivors served in the emergency shelter were children ranging in ages from newborn to teens.

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Every donation helps our community overcome the challenges of domestic violence. There are many ways you can help, click below to find out more.

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Telehealth in partnership with families from home or school.

Provide care via tablet, smartphone, or computer connected to WiFi.

No cost.

Medical care available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.

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Report an Absence: Three options:

Option 1: Online Absence Form
Click on the "CONTACT" link in the top navigation bar of the school's website. Then select the "Report Absence Online" link to complete the online form.

Option 2: Attendance Hotline

754-322-7352

Option 3: Note for the Attendance Manager
A written note can be delivered to the Attendance Manager to excuse an absence.

101 NW 15th Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

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Each parent/guardian of a child within compulsory attendance age is responsible for their child’s school attendance. When a child must be absent, the parent must report the reason for absence to the school’s Attendance Manager.
To report the reason for your child’s absence, the District offers three options:
Option 1: Online Absence FormClick on the “CONTACT” link in the top navigation bar of the school’s website. Then select the “Report Absence Online” link to complete the online form.A copy of the form will go to the school’s Attendance Manager and to the custodial parent(s). (Make sure your contact information is up-to-date with the school.)
Option 2: Attendance Hotline
Locate the Attendance Hotline phone number on the “Report an Absence” page.
Call the School’s Attendance Hotline number.
Leave a detailed message that includes the student’s name, student ID or birthdate, grade level, reason for absence(s) and date(s) of absence(s). You can check the status of your child’s attendance report via Pinnacle 24-48 hours after reporting it to the school’s Attendance Manager. Option 3: Note for the Attendance ManagerA written note can be delivered to the Attendance Manager to excuse an absence. Check with the school’s main office for delivery information. Include the following information on the note:
1. Student’s first and last name2. Student ID or birth date3. Grade level (include the teacher’s name for elementary students)4. Date(s) of absence5. Reason for absence6. Parent first and last name7. Parent contact information
* Parent includes either or both parents of a student, any guardian of a student, any person in a parental relationship to a student, or any person exercising supervisory authority over a student in place of a parent. Approved Reasons for Excused Absences from Policy 5.5 (Attendance)Parents should report the reason for an absence within two school days. If requested by the school, the parent must provide documentation of an illness from a licensed health care practitioner.Students must be in school unless the absence has been permitted or excused for one of the reasons listed below:
1. Illness of student (Physical or Mental Health)2. Illness of an immediate family member3. Death in the family4. Religious holiday5. Required court appearance or subpoena6. Special event 7. Scheduled medical or dental appointment8. Student has a communicable disease
Students on field trips, attending alternative to suspension programs, or in internal suspension programs are not considered absent.
Links to the Attendance Policy Policy 5.5: Attendance
Norma 5.5: Asistencia Escolar
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Política 5.5: Frequência Escolar

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 The School Board and BCPS Superintendent will provide an update on the pass-through metal detectors at District high schools on day two of the new school year, including efforts to ensure a smoother, more efficient process.

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Our approach can make a meaningful difference for your child and your whole family.

Family-centered treatment enables parents and caregivers to become better equipped to build nurturing relationships with their child, teach their child complex skills within the context of daily routines, and learn to respond effectively to challenging behaviors.
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WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children.

WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services.

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WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services.
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WIC EBT Card

Florida WIC clients use a WIC EBT card to purchase WIC approved foods at authorized WIC grocery stores. If you have a WIC EBT Card and have questions or problems using your card, call WIC EBT Customer Service at 1-866-629-1095.

Check your balance before shopping. You can do this by calling WIC EBT Customer Service at 1-866-629-1095 or by going to the WIC EBT website. If there is a WIC EBT Point of Sale (POS) machine at the store, you can also slide your card and enter your PIN to get your balance.

How do I apply for WIC?

* Note: Use the WIC Prescreening Tool to see if you might be eligible for WIC. Prescreening Tool is available in multiple languages.

To apply for WIC, contact a local WIC office. Find the local phone number in the list or call 1-800-342-3556 and ask for the phone number of your local WIC office.

The local WIC office will give you an appointment to see if you are eligible for WIC. At this visit, your household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed.

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Get legal advice.

For $30, schedule a 45-minute session with one of the attorneys and receive support from the team.

They help with legal issues including:

Divorce / custody

Landlord / tenant

Debt / collections

Estate planning

Immigration

Criminal records

Hours:

Third Saturdays
9:00am – 12:00pm

Address:

1100 N Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

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Mental Health America of Southeast Florida

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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. Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. 24-Hour Helpline Services 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.
Behavioral Health Info Line 954-396-4636 Specialized 24-hour helpline providing information and referral for mental health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment programs, case management, and other specialized behavioral health services.
Special Needs Connections 954-537-0211 www.211specialneeds.org Care Coordination 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 Child Care Resource & Referral Provides referrals for quality childcare, early learning programs, and community resources. Help Me Grow 954-537-0211 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.
Teen Hotline 954-567-8336 www.teenspace211.org Provides information, referral, crisis intervention, and non-judgmental listening services for youth, to help them with issues of adolescent and young adulthood.

Provides daily telephone reassurance call and emotional support for people 60+ years, living alone and in need of someone to check on them. Touchline/Senior Helpline 954-537-0211

Serves families and friends of alcoholics 19+ years, who believe their lives are affected by someone else's drinking (Al-Anon), and youth under 19 years (AlaTeen). Meetings are scheduled at various times and locations, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS & ALATEEN 888-425-2666 - 888-4ALANON www.southfloridaal-anon.org
No Fee 7 days a week Spanish, French

Provides education and support to Alzheimer's patients, families, and caregivers as well as education to the community and professionals aboutProvides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Offers classes for first aid, CPR & AED, water safety, lifeguard instructor and babysitter safety. Some fees may apply to these classes.ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION 800-272-3900 Southeast Florida Chapter 3323 W Commercial Blvd #260
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.alz.org/seflorida No Fee Helpline available 24/7 954-797-3800 South Florida Region 600 NE 3 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304 No Fee 24/7
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Mental Health Team Offers emergency response, mental health, case management, and support services to survivors of a disaster.
Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders. Operates dementia-specific helpline for information, resources, and counseling. 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.

ANN STORCK CENTER 954-584-8000 1790 SW 43rd Way Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317 www.annstorckcenter.org
Provides year-round residential programs for adults who are medically fragile and have severe or multiply developmental disabilities. 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.

ARC BROWARD 954-746-9400 10250 NW 53rd Street Sunrise, FL 33351
Sliding Scale Spanish M-F: 8:00am - 6:00pm Provides support and assistance to children and adults with Autism, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other developmental disabilities. 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. Also offers adult day and residential programs and employment for adults and children​
ABLE (Alternative Behavioral Learning Environment) Provides after-school care for youth, 3-21 years with developmental disabilities and behavior issues that prevent participation in other available programs. All-day care is available on non-school days and summer.
Parents As Teachers Program (PAT) Offers family education and support, case management, mental health and applied behavioral analysis for parents of children with special needs, birth-10 years.
Preschool Education & Infant Stimulation Provides certified teachers with a low student/teacher ratio for full-day year-round, instructional curriculum of activities and therapies to facilitate growth for children with developmental disabilities. Operates a developmental preschool for children,18 months-5 years, with extended care available before and after school hours.
Respite Care Provides care and supervision to children with developmental disabilities. Also available in the family home.

ARCHWAYS 954-763-2030 919 NE 13 Street Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304 Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, French, Creole, Italian Provides behavioral healthcare to persons suffering from severe and
persistent mental illness or mental illness/substance abuse issues. Treatment services include case management, nursing/medical care, psycho-social rehabilitation, outpatient treatment, psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, supported employment services, residential supported housing and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Also provides prevention through education to youth and adults in the community on various topics including substance abuse prevention and
violence prevention.

Provides services for individuals with autism and their families across the autism spectrum and throughout the life span.

Medicaid, Sliding Scale Spanish, Creole Provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults including individual and family therapy, case management, peer support, parent advocacy, and drug testing. In-home services are available.

No Fee Provides children facing adversity with professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. Offers specialized mentor programs for youth 13-21 years in protective custody and transitioning out of foster care, and children who have one or both parent(s) incarcerated. One-to-one mentoring programs include community-based adult mentors for youth 6-17 years, school-based adult and high school student mentors for youth in grades K-8, and adults mentors for young adults 16-23 years who are aging out of the foster care system.

No Fee Provides telephone referrals for dental care for children and adults. Offers dental care for underserved children at the annual "Give Kids a Smile" event.

BROWARD COUNTY FAMILY SUCCESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION BROWARD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 954-357-8100 ​TTY: 954 357-2844
Administrative Offices 950 NW 38th Street, Oakland Park, FL 33309
Telephone for Hearing Impaired Upon Request (website can be translated to many languages) Hours and fees vary by location Manages more than 6,500 acres, encompassing regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks and natural areas. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, target range, multipurpose stadium, observatory, mountain bike trails, dog parks, velodrome, educational farm and stables, disc golf courses, and more.
Broward County 4-H Program 954-357-5270 Offers hands-on education and fun projects for youth 5-18 years, in
a wide range of areas including marine science, food, and nutrition, photography, horticulture, small animals, horses, computers, and more. Also offers leadership opportunities through participation in public speaking, environmental awareness summer camp, 4-H Congress and Legislature Week.
Family Nutrition Program 954-756-8519 Offers nutrition education program for families and individuals who are on a limited budget
Swim Central 954-357-7946 / 954-357-SWIM 3700 NW 11 Place Lauderhill, FL 33311 Provides water safety classes through public elementary schools, charter schools, daycare centers, and summer camps. 954-357-6367 TTY: 800-955-8770
Edgar P Mills Multipurpose Center 900 NW 31 Avenue #3000 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 www.broward.org/familysuccess
No Fee Spanish, French, Creole, American Sign Language Telephone for Hearing Impaired M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm
Assists individuals and families to achieve economic and social stability.
Family Success Centers provide social services information, referrals and services to assist individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills, and accessing the services for self-sufficiency. Services include integrated intake, assessment and case management, and rent/mortgage and utility assistance. 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. Offers monthly workshops on a variety of financial topics.
North Region Family Success Ctr 954-357-5340
Annie L Weaver Health Center 2011 NW 3 Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 M-Tue: 7:30am-5:30pm, W-Thu: 7:30am-6:30pm, F: 7:30am-5:00pm
Northwest Region Family Success Ctr 954-357-5000 10077 NW 29 Street Coral Springs, FL 33065 M,W,Th,F: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tue: 8:00am-6:30pm
Central Region Family Success Ctr 954-357-5001
Edgar P Mills Multi-Purpose Center 900 NW 31 Avenue #3000 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 M-F: 7:45am-6:30pm
South Region Family Success Ctr 954-357-5650
Carver Ranches 4733 SW 18 Street West Park, FL 33023 M,W,F: 8:30am-5:00pm; Tue, Thu: 8:30am-6:30pm
Davie Family Success Ctr 954-797-2054 4700 Davie Road #B Davie, FL 33314 M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm
Community Action Agency 954-357-5025 900 NW 31 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Provides assistance to low income Broward County residents through two federally funded programs. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. The Community Service Block Grant assists individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills and accessing services that are needed to become self-sufficient. Services may include case management, tuition and education assistance (including books and/or supplies), and other services needed to remove barriers
to employment and self-sufficiency.
Housing Options Program 954-357-5099 900 NW 31 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Assist Broward County resident individuals or families who are experiencing homelessness with temporary rental subsidies, intensive case management and placement and referral services. Family
Reunification Program provides a one-way bus ticket anywhere Greyhound travels to be reunified with family.
Housing First 954-563-4357 Provides 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. Assists in developing skills for budgeting and life management.

Provides culturally competent violence and substance abuse education, mental health services, and appropriate referral, treatment, and follow-up services. Utilizes collaborative partnerships to provide programs that address body image, bullying, character, depression, relationships and offers a peer counseling curriculum. 754-321-0000 600 SE 3rd Avenue, 7th Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301No Fee Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese M-F: 8:00am - 8:00pm
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Office of Prevention Programs 754-321-1655 www.browardprevention.org
BLAST 954-575-5998 (Building Lasting Attitudes & Strategies for Tomorrow) Family-centered program for awareness, education, prevention and early intervention of behavior problems of at-risk children, grades K - 12. Provides individual and group counseling focused on anger management and substance abuse prevention.
Family Counseling 754-321-1590 Provides short-term counseling for families with a child enrolled in any Broward County school, that addresses school-related problems, mild depression, family communication, adjustment to significant family changes, interpersonal difficulties and minor substance abuse.
Before & After School Childcare 754-321-3330 Provides before and/or after-school childcare at elementary and middle schools, and maintains a list of additional private providers approved by the School Board.
Guidance 754-321-2584 / 754-321-2585
BRACE (Broward Advisors for Continuing Education) 754-321-2587 Advisors work with guidance counselors to provide students with information on scholarships, financial aid, and the college application process. Information on technical schools, military options, and workforce entry is also available.
Health Education 754-321-1575 Provides education to maintain the health and well-being of students.
Innovative Programs 754-321-2070 Specially designated public schools that offer opportunities for in-depth experiences and study in specific areas of interest.
Seagull School Homebound Program 754-321-7320 Provides an in-home school for medically fragile children who cannot attend classes in a school setting.
SEDNET 754-321-3400 (Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children Network) A multi-agency cooperative effort between the Broward County School Board, Department of Children and Families, parents/caregivers, children's agencies, community mental health centers, and other organizations to improve the service delivery system for SED children and adolescents.
Student Support Services 754-321-1618 Federally funded remedial programs at various elementary and middle schools to help children reach their grade level in reading and math.
Child Abuse Services 754-321-1569 Provides case consultation and support services for children, identified or at high risk for child abuse, abandonment or neglect including victims of domestic violence and sexual behavioral problems.
Child Find 754-321-7200 Provides resources, screening, and referral for children, 0-22 years at risk of developing special needs and not receiving educational services. Offers free evaluations for hearing, vision, speech/language, and developmental functioning.
Exceptional Student Education (E.S.E.) 754-321-3400 Provides specialized education and services for gifted students and students with disabilities.
Family Counseling-IDEA Students 754-321-3430 Provides counseling to emotionally handicapped, SED and/or autistic students, 5-22 years and their families. Encourages teamwork at home, school, and other referral resources.
Florida Diagnostic & Learning 754-321-2205
Resources System (FDLRS) provides support services to educators, parents and other professionals who work with exceptional students.
Homeless Education Program 754-321-1550 Identifies homeless students and removes systemic barriers to their education including school enrollment, transportation, and reassignment. Provides supplemental academic and counseling
case management services.
Psychological Services 754-321-3400 Provides psychological testing and other support services for students including educational placement.
SALT Program 754-321-3400 (Specialized Auditory Language Training)
Assists parents to foster the growth of their children, 0-5 years with hearing impairment, and emphasizes parent/child interaction.
Social Work/Attendance 754-321-1618 Provides supportive counseling services and attendance intervention (including individual, group or family counseling, student/family psychosocial assessments, and parent education) for students and families based on individualized needs to increase student achievement. Offers special intervention and case management services for students experiencing behavioral problems, homelessness, child abuse, teenage pregnancy or other special situations.
Strategic Planning Office 754-321-1891 Provides at-risk students with the necessary tools to foster personal, academic and social growth leading to school completion.
Suicide Prevention 754-321-3425 Each school has a staff person, trained on the signs and symptoms of a child in crisis, who can be contacted regarding a student who may be suspect for suicide.
Title 1 Office 754-321-1400 Provides federally funded remedial programs at various elementary and middle schools to help children reach their grade level in reading and math.

BROWARD HEALTHY START 954-563-7583 6301 NW 5 Way #5000 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 No Fee
Provides care coordination and outreach services to pregnant women and infants up to 3 years. Educational and support services available based on risk factors and need.

Legislatively designated local health planning entity delivers health and human service innovations at the national, state and local level through planning, direct services, evaluation, and organizational capacity building.Provides behavioral health and child welfare services. No Fee Spanish, French, Creole 24/7 Provides emergency homeless shelter for men, women and families with children. Current residents receive meals; primary medical and dental care; mental health diagnosis, treatment and psychiatric services; and substance abuse education, prevention, intervention and treatment including 12-Step programs. Access to child care, parenting education, support groups, family therapy, educational services, including GED classes, vocational assessment, job readiness, job training and placement services, life skills and computer classes. Referrals for emergency shelter services must be received via the
Medicaid, Sliding Scale, No Fee for qualified families Spanish, CreoleCAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE 954-958-0988 1925 S. Perimeter Road, #120 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.camelotcommunitycare.org
Office Hours - M-F: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Service Hours - M-F: 8:30 am - 8 pm & weekends by appointment

In-Home Counseling Provides 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. Offers assessment, family and individual therapy.
Solutions for School Success Offers 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 Development Provides 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 Transitions Offers 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 Care Provides foster parent recruitment, training and licensing services, and placement and monitoring of children in foster care, 0-17 years. Parents must meet DCF requirements. Counseling services are provided to children who require in-home intervention for emotional and behavioral issues. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator Services The 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 Broward A community-based, voluntary home-visiting program that promotes positive parent/child interaction and healthy childhood growth and development to prevent child abuse and neglect.
HIV Planning Council Oversees funding and services for Broward County Ryan White Part A program.
Living Healthy/Tomando Control de Su Salud Offers a 6-week workshop, in English & Spanish, to empower older adults with various chronic diseases to take control of their health.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Team Contracted 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 Broward Works 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.
Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357 (954-563-HELP). Provides outreach and support to individuals (and their families) with autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairment with other disabling conditions and related disabilities. 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).

CENTER FOR HEARING AND COMMUNICATION 954-601-1930 - TTD: 954-601-1938 Video Ph: 954-642-2351
2900 W. Cypress Creek Road #3, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Medicare, Private Pay, Sliding Scale American Sign Language M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm Provides interdisciplinary clinical and support hearing healthcare services for children and adults. Services include hearing screening and testing, hearing aid evaluation, hearing aid repairs, assistive device counseling, psychological evaluation and counseling, support groups, career development, educational workshop and specialized no-cost phone equipment for Florida residents with hearing difficulties.

Provides adoption assistance, child abuse and neglect prevention, family counseling and emergency care for children.Manages the Broward child welfare system for foster care, adoption, protective and related services for abused, neglected and abandoned children. Provides case management, independent living and adoption services, and subcontracts with social service agencies to provide child welfare services including family preservation and strengthening, residential group and shelter care and foster home management.Evidenced-based and court-approved individual and group training, for moderate to high conflict divorced couples and parents living in separate households, to reduce parental conflict and risk factors that influence the child's post-divorce adjustment. Supervised visitations and therapeutic supervised visitations also available on and off-site.Connects families with childcare resources and provides community-based parenting classes and in-home parenting education.Provides suicide prevention education, support for survivors of suicide, legislative advocacy, and program research. Callers in crisis should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

CINS/FINS PROVIDER AGENCIES 954-486-4222 Through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and local social service agencies provide help to children and their families to reduce or stop behaviors that may otherwise require families to go to court as last resort.
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.
FLORIDA INITIATIVE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (F.I.S.P.) 954-384-0344 7149 West Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313
www.fisponline.org Some Fees Spanish M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun Program (Solutions Unlimited Now) Early intervention and prevention program that teaches problem-solving, coping and social skills to adolescents.
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 Counseling Provides family counseling to stabilize a crisis, keep families intact, minimize out-of-home placement, provide aftercare services for youth returning home from shelter services and prevent the involvement of families in the juvenile justice and dependency systems.
Shelters Provide short-term, primarily voluntary, services including crisis intervention, shelter, food, clothing, case management, and counseling. Shelter services are available 24/7.
Lippman Youth Shelter 954-568-2801 221 NW 43rd Court Oakland Park, FL 33309
Lutheran Services of Florida 954-486-4222 4675 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Mt. Bethel Human Services 954-766-6058 597 NW 9th AvenueFt. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Community-Based Connections 954-524-9797 1033 Sistrunk Blvd., #201 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

​ Branch of Broward County Government responsible for the planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation for human services programs including behavioral health and childcare licensing. Provides resources, advocacy, leadership, coordination, and oversight for early care and education from birth to 12 years and supports access to school-age care to ensure children's success in school. Assists income-eligible families with the cost of childcare so they may continue to work and/or participate in training. Through the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK), prepares children by helping them develop the skills needed to become good readers and successful students. Offers developmental screenings for children whose families participate in the school readiness program.

HOPE Clubs (Helping Overcome Problems Effectively) Provides curriculum, support, and materials for middle schools, high schools or colleges to establish clubs.GILDA'S CLUB 954-763-6776 119 Rose Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org
No Fee Provides social connections and support groups, workshops, education and activities for anyone living with cancer, along with families and friends. Offers bereavement services for adults and children.
Noogieland Offers social and emotional support for children and teens living with cancer, or those who have, or have lost, a loved one with cancer. Provides events and teen groups to meet the special needs of adolescents. School re-entry program assists children, their classmates, and teachers following a cancer diagnosis or treatment.

GOODMAN JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (formerly Jewish Family Service) 954-370-2140 5890 S Pine Island Road #201 Davie, FL 33328 Insurance, Medicare, Sliding Scale Hebrew M: 9:00am-7:00pm, Tue & Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm, W: 9:00am-5:00pm, F: 8:00am-4:00pm Provides individual, couples, family, group and in-home counseling. 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.
Joshua's 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 one's current and future needs, including free planning consultations, educational seminars, and a special needs resource fair.

Provides prenatal care, parenting, education and support services to reduce infant death, and temporary assistance for basic needs (food, one-time partial rental assistance, and vouchers) to low-income Broward families who meet income eligibility. No FeeHEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION 954-765-0550 1100 W. State Road 84 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315www.hmhbbroward.org
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Cribs for Kids Provides cribs for and education to families in need of a safe sleeping environment for an infant.
Fatherhood Mentorship Program Provides individual and group education to help men develop the skills needed to become and remain active in their child's lives.
Forget Me Not Provides individual and group bereavement support to families who have experienced the loss of a baby.
Healthy Families Provides education and case management to pregnant or parenting families living in targeted zip codes to prevent abuse and neglect.
Mahogany Project Provides intensive case management including childbirth education, nutrition, breastfeeding and infant care to high-risk mothers in the 33311 zip code.
Mothers Overcoming Maternal Stress (M.O.M.S) Program
Provides in-home counseling, parenting education and case management for pregnant women or mothers, with children through the age of 1 year, who are experiencing symptoms of depression and other stressors.
Teen Collaborative Project Provides in-home case management to at-risk teenage girls during their pregnancy and up to their child's second birthday.

​HISPANIC UNITY OF FLORIDA 954-964-8884 | 5840 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33021 www.hispanicunity.org | Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) is a non-profit founded in 1982 by community leaders to ease the acculturation transition for newcomers from other nations.

Provides confidential pregnancy testing, options counseling, limited obstetric ultrasounds, referrals, and STI testing.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. Emergency shelter for children 0-12 years who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Independent living program supports youth, 13-21 years, living in the group home to eventually live on their own.

Senior Caregiver Program Offers support to grandparents, 55+ years, who are raising their grandchildren. Assists with daycare, after-school care, and camp.Bi-weekly support group. Fort Lauderdale Center 954-568-2616 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Davie Center 954-452-9459 2261 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328 M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
North Lauderdale Center 954-726-7464 943 SW 71st Avenue, N. Lauderdale, FL 33068 M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pm

KIDS IN DISTRESS 954-390-7654 819 NE 26 Street Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, Creole Provides child and family strengthening services to prevent child abuse, preserve the family and treat children who have been abused or neglected. The emergency shelter offers 24/7 refuge for children birth-15 years who are victims of abuse or neglect. Offers individual and family counseling, adoption and foster care services, supportive housing and family preservation programs. Operates pediatric dental and eye care clinics in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University.

www.lightoftheworldclinic.org Fee for Lab Services only Spanish Tue-Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm, F: 9:00am-3:00pm, Sat: 8:00am-2:00pm Provides free medical care in over 13 different specialties to uninsured, low-income or no-income residents of Broward County. Clients must be pre-qualified before an appointment can be given.

Provides information and referral to the public and private community. Offers resources and education for the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of mental health, and advocacy for and empowerment of people with behavioral illness.).

Consumer Support Offers a range of peer-to-peer social activities, support groups and educational opportunities including groups for anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar/depression as well as Recovery workshops and Schizophrenics Anonymous meetings. Connections Provides a comprehensive guide to social services in Broward County. 2019 pick up a new copy of Connections at the MHA office. You can also view online at (

A community arts organization and fully-functioning art studio where instruction and mentoring are offered. Arts disciplines include painting, drawing, pottery, textiles, 2D & 3D design, sculpting, design, music, drama, and creative writing. On-site Frame Shop and Gallery is open to the public. Cooperative Parenting & Divorce (Co-Parenting) Evidenced-based and court-approved individual and group training, for moderate to high conflict divorced couples and parents living in separate households, to reduce parental conflict and risk factors that influence the child's post-divorce adjustment. Supervised visitations and therapeutic supervised visitations also available on and off-site.

Parent Education & Parent Support (PEPS) Offers evidence-based parent education classes which meet DCF, ChildNet and Court criteria, and parent skills workshops. Specialty tracks are available for parents of infants, children, and teens. In-home and hands-on parenting available for ChildNet referred clients. Fee-based parent education and anger management are available by request. I'm Thumbody (2nd grade) Thumbody, Too (kindergarten) Provides group self-esteem programs that introduce mental health, resilience and bully prevention themes. Promotes respect for self and others, responsibility for behavior and sources of safe help.
Listen to Children (MHA Listeners) Offers an elementary school-based mentoring program that pairs children with screened, trained, supervised volunteers who provide weekly support focused on self-esteem, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Live Your Life Well A national public education campaign designed to help people better cope with stress and enhance their well-being. Live Your Life Well can be presented as an in-service training or public presentation.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Outreach Partnership Program Outreach 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. Provides in-service training, public presentations, and literature through public education.
9Muses Art Center 7139 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313 M-F: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pmwww.9musesartcenter.org
Member Phone: 954-746-9162

Parenting Enrichment Classes Fee-based community workshops are available on parenting subjects including communication, listening, positive discipline and stress management.
954-763-5010 1100 W Sunrise Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 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. 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. Social skills and successful community integration are reinforced.
Public Policy Initiatives Supports and advocates public policy and agendas consistent with the values of access, choice, and empowerment.
Seth Line 954-578-5640
Peer Support Warm Line 866-964-3714 Provides a "warm line" offering peer support, information and referral, and telephone reassurance to any person seeking a caring and supportive listener. Contact us by phone only.

MOUNT BETHEL HUMAN SERVICES

Provides support, advocacy and educational resources for persons living with serious mental illness and their families. 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.NAMI BROWARD 954-316-9907 4161 NW 5th Street, Plantation, FL 33317 www.namibroward.org No Fee Spanish M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm

PARENT'S INFORMATION & RESOURCE CENTER 954-785-8285 817 N. Dixie Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
www.pircinc.org Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale Spanish, French, Creole M-F: 9:00am - 6:00pm, Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm Provides 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.

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. We are a Catholic ministry and we serve people without regard to age, gender, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances. The program operates out of four of the five archdiocesan pregnancy help centers: Hollywood, North Dade, South Dade, and Fort Lauderdale.(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 http://www.pregnancyhelp.me/
Free - Spanish French Creole Serving Broward - Miami-Dade Mahalia Marcelin - Program Coordinator
EWYL (earn while you learn) Through our EWYL program, the woman is able to come for pregnancy and parenting classes. They learn about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting in individual or group sessions. Classes include Bonding with your unborn baby, What's safe and what isn't?, Preparing for childbirth, Breastfeeding your baby, Learning to discipline with love, Toilet training, Baby's 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. Through counseling, we work towards improving their Life Skills.
Project Joseph - Better Man, Better Dads. At each center, there is at least one trained mentor who provides small group education to fathers, counseling and material assistance. Fathers may attend an entire program of 18 modules divided into three blocks of six: Becoming a Better Man; Parenting; Future Planning. Both Moms and Dads are "paid" Parent Dollars for every session they attend. They can cash in these parent dollars for anything from diapers to cribs and mattresses. Residential community of single-family homes, a community center, and a program services building that serves children in foster care and allows brothers and sisters, who are typically separated while in foster care, to reunite and maintain their family connection. 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 an after-care program for young adults transitioning out of foster care that helps them find housing, employment, finish their education and raise their own children.

SOUTH FLORIDA HUNGER COALITION 954-372-2007 599 SW 2 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.southfloridahungercoalition.org Serves as a resource for hunger-related initiatives and maintains an updated list of food pantries.

Tomorrow's Rainbow provides free grief support groups for children ages 3 years old through high school and their caregivers. Specialized groups that incorporate our herd of miniature horses are offered twice monthly and meet year-round. Because grief is a life-long journey, children and teens may stay in group for as long as they like and may return at any time. ​ Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is available for those struggling with an array of mental health challenges including trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression.

Offers support for families facing any stage of illness, including hospice care and caregiver support. Provides care for qualified patients regardless of ability to pay in-home or at hospice sites. Offers individual counseling for youth who have experienced a loss within the past three months and group counseling for youth who have experienced a loss more than three months ago.

UNITED COMMUNITY OPTIONS 954-584-7178 (formerly United Cerebral Palsy) 3117 SW 13 Court Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 www.unitedcommunityoptionssfl.org Provides support and services for people with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities, and their families. Offers group residential homes, early intervention programs, after-school care, in-home respite, and educational programs.

UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DRUG PREVENTION (formerly Commission on Substance Abuse) 954-760-7007 1300 S Andrews Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316 No Fee Coordinates community efforts in the area of substance use/abuse services. Provides education, training, and collaboration to foster, develop and enhance drug-free efforts throughout Broward County www.drugfreebroward.org

WELLPATH RECOVERY SOLUTIONS / SOUTH FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL (formerly Correct Care) 954-392-3000 800 E Cypress Drive Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Treats adults with severe and persistent mental illness, involuntarily committed to the hospital when community treatment alternatives are no longer effective.

No Fee Telephone for Hearing Impaired Spanish, Creole, Language Line assistance available M-Th: 9:00am - 9:00pm; F: 9:00am - 6:00pm;WOMEN IN DISTRESS 954-760-9800 Hotline: 954-761-1133 PO Box 50187, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074 www.womenindistress.org
Shelter: 24/7 Operates a 24-hour domestic violence crisis line and emergency shelter. Provides counseling for men, women and children including support groups and individual advocacy services. Also provides legal advice and representation for victims of domestic, dating and stalking violence at injunction (restraining order) hearings.

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. Serves youth as well as adults, families and recent immigrants who may be unemployed or underemployed, economically disadvantaged, or face barriers to employment.

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Behavioral Health support and programs for families in need of additional services including rehabilitation, counseling, and daycare.

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MECCA is an academic development program with expectations that all participants will conduct themselves as if in a school environment. This program is strictly voluntary, and the goals are to assist in math/reading remediation, college placement, and career development. MECCA is open to all K-12 students seeking tutoring.

MECCA Tutoring is open to all Broward Schools K-12 Children! Once registration is complete below, your child can attend the same day!
Register for MECCA Tutoring MECCA FLYER

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MECCA is an academic development program with expectations that all participants will conduct themselves as if in a school environment. This program is strictly voluntary, and the goals are to assist in math/reading remediation, college placement, and career development. MECCA is open to all K-12 students seeking tutoring.

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Children’s Bereavement Center® (CBC) and adult division Lift From Loss® provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

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FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Children's Bereavement Center® (CBC) and adult division Lift From Loss® provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

Peer grief support groups are open-ended. Participants may join groups at any time during the year after attending an Orientation. Because grief is unique to each individual, children and their families decide their length of participation at the CBC. Losses can be recent or in years past.

All peer grief support groups are FREE

Groups for all ages (4+)

Orientations held weekly, registration is required

Groups are available for:

Elementary School Groups (Younger: kindergarten - 2nd grade; Older: 3rd - 5th grade)

Middle School Groups

High School Groups

Young Adult Groups for 18-30-somethings

Adult Groups (English, Spanish and Creole coming soon)

Groups facilitated by mental health professionals

Activities include music and art therapy & candle lighting ceremonies

Groups meet virtually every week in the evening via Zoom

Participants decide how long they wish to attend group

Open to anyone who has lost a loved one as a result of illness, accident, suicide or homicide

Dedicated perinatal and infant loss groups for child loss before birth or during infancy

Groups welcome all those touched by the loss of a loved one and are non-denominational, culturally diverse and welcoming of all identities

For young children, we are working with our art and music specialists to create activities that our elementary-aged participants can complete at home with their parents or caregivers.

If you or someone you know needs support after the loss of a loved one:

PLEASE CALL 888-988-5438 or e-mail support@childbereavement.org TO REGISTER FOR OUR FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS or fill out this form and we'll call you back during business hours. Calls are returned during office hours Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm unless there is a holiday. Registration is required.
Looking for a resource on how to talk to a grieving child? Click HERE!

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FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Children's Bereavement Center® (CBC) and adult division Lift From Loss® provides FREE grief support groups for children, teens and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Peer grief support groups are open-ended. Participants may join groups at any time during the year after attending an Orientation.

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Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

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Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We're here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school. Text HOME to 741741.

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Boys & Girls Clubs provide safe places where kids can be themselves and participate in fun programs that build their skills for school, the workforce and life.

For parents, the Club is a support system you can count on — providing mentors, meals and meaningful life experiences for youth ages 6-18 after school and during the summer.

Nan Knox Unit

832 Nw 2Nd St

Fort Lauderdale

FL 33311 9010

Phone: 954-463-6392

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Explore innovative programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives.

Engage. Inspire. Empower.

For Kids and Teens of All Ages and Interests.

Ensuring the safety of children is fundamental to the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs.

These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for America. Inspiring all kids to lead. To succeed. To inspire.

Safe, fun online learning platforms for young people to socialize and build critical skills.

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Explore innovative programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. For Kids and Teens of All Ages and Interests. Ensuring the safety of children is fundamental to the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs. These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for America.

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Join the Pre-Registration List for the 2024-25 school year to be among the first notified when applications open.

Partners in Public Education

Florida offers a wide variety of educational options within the public school system, including magnet schools with specific themes, charter schools with unique approaches, and other innovative models.

Every child has unique needs and sometimes the best school may be one other than the one he/she is assigned. To support the transportation costs associated with traveling to a different public school than the one the student has been assigned, families of K-8 students can benefit from a transportation stipend of $750.

Bridging the Gap: Supporting Students Through Transportation Stipends

Easy to Apply: Families can easily apply for the stipend through Step Up For Students.

Financial Assistance: $750 stipend per eligible household to help with transportation costs.

Access to Education: Enables students to attend a Florida non-virtual public school different than their assigned school.

Frequently Asked Questions >

Handbooks

For more information, download our handbook.

Who Is Eligible?

A new Transportation Stipend is now available for K-8 students in Florida to help cover the costs of transportation to any non-virtual public school they attend outside of their assigned school zone, regardless of household income. Students who previously benefited from a Transportation Scholarship in the 2023-2024 school year will be given preference for this stipend.

Legislative Updates

Find out about new pieces of legislation affecting Florida scholarship programs

How Does It Work?

The new Transportation Stipend goes into effect on July 1, 2024, and applications for the 2024-25 school year will be available in the fall. Priority to receive the transportation stipend will be given to students who received a Transportation Scholarship during the 2023-24 school year.

New families interested in the stipend can fill out pre-registration form for the 2024-25 school year and will be among the first to be contacted when the application is available.

Pre-register now >

Stepping Up To Success

"Without Step Up I don't know if I would be able to reach the goals I'm about to reach."

Step Up Scholarship Recipient

"I've always felt education was No. 1 over everything, I always wanted to prove it to myself."

Step Up Scholarship Recipient

"Private school is different. The classes are smaller...There's not one teacher that doesn't care (here)."

Step Up Scholarship Recipient

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How to complete an FTC/FES-EO application

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24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

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SSW can make a BBHC referral for mental health counseling. Please request to met with the SSW.

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Broward Behavioral Health Coalition – A Better Behavioral Healthcare to Better Our Community

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Low cost health insurance.

Phone: 1-888-540-5437

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Healthy Kids and KidCare now has year round open enrollment! Applying is easy! It takes approximately 6 weeks to process a complete application. Coverage only begins after your child's eligibility has been determined and the first month's premium has been received, if required.

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The Community Café is open to anyone who is in need.

Community Café:

Monday - Saturday

7:30 am - 11:30 am

1 NW 33rd Terrace Lauderhill, FL 33311

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Parking Lot Project:

Monday - Friday

4 pm - 8 pm

(954) 792-2328

Services: Tutoring and homework help, showers, food, and case management.

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LifeNet4Families provides a gateway to stability for people in Broward County experiencing hunger, homelessness and poverty.

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The Alternative Behavioral Learning Environment (ABLE) program provides an enriched and specialized afterschool program for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges who are ages 3 to 21. Board-certified behavior analysts conduct assessments and develop behavior plans for students and certified teachers provide academic instruction in science and literacy. The program also provides social skills training, physical fitness activities, cultural arts and recreation activities, case management, and nursing services. Our staff-to-child ratios are based on each child's needs. The program currently operates during the school year from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday in accordance with the Broward County School calendar. Hours are extended for early release days. On non-school days, including designated teacher workdays and winter/spring breaks, services are provided from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ABLE program is funded primarily through the Children's Services Council of Broward County with support from United Way of Broward County. Broward County Child Care License #45012

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Toddlers & Children ABLE Afterschool Program Camp ABLE Family Support Program Preschool Services Respite Care Rehabilitation Services Arc Broward gives young learners with disabilities a space to grow and thrive! [...]

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Phone: (954) 725-8434

Email: outreach@GCOFlorida.org

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Water Bill Assistance - Gateway Community Outreach

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If your water has been disconnected or you are a month behind in Broward County we can help.

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Delivering Essential Items to Children Impacted by the Child Welfare System.

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Delivering Essential Items to Children Impacted by the Child Welfare System

Our main program delivers items to foster, kinship, and biological families with an open child welfare case right to their door within 48 hours after a referral is made. Our goal in delivering these items is to ease the burden of the family who is stepping up to care for these vulnerable and hurting children. We strive to provide the highest quality items to children, making sure they are feeling loved and worthy with every single delivery.

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Supporting Hands Delivering Essential Items to Children Impacted by the Child Welfare System Our main program delivers items to foster, kinship, and biological families with an open child welfare case right to their door within 48 hours after a referral is made.

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Bayview Therapy is a premier counseling and psychology group practice in South Florida with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, Florida.

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Grief & Loss Counseling | Fort Lauderdale | Coral Springs | Plantation, FL

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The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality early learning services for the state’s children and families:

The School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a network that helps families identify and select quality child care options that best meet their needs.

For additional Early Learning information, call 866-FL-READY (357-3239).

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The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality early learning services for the state's children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Christian Migrant Association, DEL delivers three programs:

The School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a network that helps families identify and select quality child care options that best meet their needs.

For additional Early Learning information, call 866-FL-READY (357-3239).

Gold Seal Quality Care Program

The Gold Seal Quality Care (Gold Seal) program was established in 1996 to acknowledge child care facilities and family day care homes that have gone above the required minimum licensing standards to become accredited by recognized agencies whose standards reflect quality in the level of care and supervision provided to children. Effective July 1, 2021, the Gold Seal program was transferred to the Department of Education from the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Emergent/Elementary Literacy Micro-Credential

School Readiness (SR) child care personnel and VPK instructors interested in pursuing the Emergent or Elementary Literacy Micro-Credential can earn a completion stipend of $2,000. The literacy micro-credentials provide instructional personnel with high-quality, evidence-based online course content to build their literacy knowledge and skills to effectively support literacy learning for students, birth through grade 12.

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Academics Florida is a national leader in education. Florida students are closing the achievement gap, improving graduation rates, and taking more Advanced Pl.

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The FCP is available to all students and their families residing in Broward County and enrolled in any school within the county. Services are FREE and confidential.

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You had our back. Now we have yours. NSU Health's Veterans Care offers affordable vision services to veterans and their families in our South Florida facilities. From convenient scheduling to a broad range of eye care specialties, you will get the help you need at the gold standard you deserve. Reach out to speak with specialized representatives who are knowledgeable about veteran care: , select option 2 (Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.).

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WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children.

WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services.

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WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services.
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WIC EBT Card

Florida WIC clients use a WIC EBT card to purchase WIC approved foods at authorized WIC grocery stores. If you have a WIC EBT Card and have questions or problems using your card, call WIC EBT Customer Service at 1-866-629-1095.

Check your balance before shopping. You can do this by calling WIC EBT Customer Service at 1-866-629-1095 or by going to the WIC EBT website. If there is a WIC EBT Point of Sale (POS) machine at the store, you can also slide your card and enter your PIN to get your balance.

How do I apply for WIC?

* Note: Use the WIC Prescreening Tool to see if you might be eligible for WIC. Prescreening Tool is available in multiple languages.

To apply for WIC, contact a local WIC office. Find the local phone number in the list or call 1-800-342-3556 and ask for the phone number of your local WIC office.

The local WIC office will give you an appointment to see if you are eligible for WIC. At this visit, your household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed.

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Student's full name

Student's ID number (begins with ‘06')

Student's date of birth

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ABA Centers Of Florida | Top Rated ABA Therapy & Autism Care

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ABA Centers of Florida | Florida’s #1 ABA Therapy Provider | Certified ABA Therapists | Most Insurance Accepted. No Waitiing List. Get a Free Consultation

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All families, adults, teens and children are welcomed.

Services offered:

Anticipatory Grief Support for Children and Teens

Children's Grief Support

Grief Support Groups

Individual and Family Grief Support

"The Nature of Grief" Workshop Series

Service Location

550 West Cypress Creek Road Suite 550
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
United States

561.848.5200

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We are there for anyone who has had a loss. All families, adults, teens and children are welcomed.

Services offered:

Anticipatory Grief Support for Children and Teens

Children's Grief Support

Grief Support Groups

Individual and Family Grief Support

"The Nature of Grief" Workshop Series

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Hospice of Broward County - Counseling & Grief Support

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We are there for anyone who has had a loss. All families, adults, teens and children are welcomed. Services offered: Anticipatory Grief Support for Children and Teens Children's Grief Support Grief Support Groups Individual and Family Grief Support "The Nature of Grief" Workshop Series Call for more information.

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Students experiencing housing instability (whether residing with a parent, legal guardian, caregiver, or unaccompanied children and youth) are those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.

This includes sharing the housing of other persons “doubled-up” due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar situation; living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative accommodations; living in emergency or transitional shelters; abandoned in hospitals; living in a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings. Migratory children and youth living in circumstances described above also qualify for McKinney-Vento Homeless Education services.

HOW CAN HEART HELP ELIGIBLE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND YOUTH?

Access to school supplies and uniform items

Coordination of transportation to school of origin (certain rules apply)

Referrals to school-based and community-based services (e.g.; school social work services, family counseling services, medical, dental, mental health, and social services referrals)

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Give your child the optimal oral health care they deserve. Services: pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and more.

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Services provided include: SNAP assistance, housing resources, affordable health care, and grandparents support.

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Each month The Pantry of Broward's staff and volunteers prepare over 600 nutritional food boxes for their clients, but this could not be possible without your help.

One of our missions is to improve our clients quality of life by relieving them from the stress of food insecurity.

Each of our clients meet with one of our Program Service representatives regularly to review their individual needs and together they determine how The Pantry of Broward can best help them during these fast, unpredictable, changing times. Typical services provided include:

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At Applied ABC, we utilize a family-first approach that helps create a personalized support structure for children. Whether you're a healthcare partner referring a child who could benefit from ABA or a parent ready to take the next step for your child with autism, you can get started here.

ABA Personalized to Meet Unique Needs

Our ABA therapy services help children acquire new skills and take on new challenges, from verbal communication to independent living!

Our flexible therapy options allow families to access our services in a variety of settings:

Home-based autism therapy

In-center treatment options*

In-school special education support

Social Skills Groups

*Center-based therapy only offered in select states

How to Start Receiving ABA Therapy Services

Getting started with Applied ABC is easy! As soon as you have an official autism diagnosis, we pair you with a local ABA provider. Here's what our onboarding process looks like:

1. Obtain an official autism diagnosis.

2. Fill out our Getting Started application.

3. Provide medical and insurance information.

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Autism Therapy at Home - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - Home Based Behavioral Therapy for children and young adults ages 0-21. We strive to provide the best possible clinical techniques for children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and other pervasive developmental disorders.

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Adults and children might be eligible for SSI if they have:

1. Little or no income, and

2. Little or no resources, and

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We value education as a key component for living a healthier and more prosperous life. Our education and youth development programs provide young people with the critical skills they need to excel academically, avoid at-risk behavior and become engaged members in their communities.

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Broward County Public Libraries HelpNow - Online Tutoring

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Camp Erin is a free overnight weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives.

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Department of Children and Families provides Refugee Services. They help refugees who are new to Florida. Clients can get help getting a job, learning English, legal services, and more. Please call 904.723.2000 for more information.

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To Learn more about any of C.G Smith’s programs or access program services, please contact: Michael.Houghtaling@smithcmh.com or dial 954-321-2296,

Services:

-Adult and Youth Outpatient

-Comprehensive Child & Adolescent Treatment Program

-Family Strengthening Program

-New Day Diversion Program

-Targeted Case Management

-Peer Support Services

-Transition to Independence Process (TIP)

-HEAL Trauma (Healing and Empowering All Living with Trauma)

-Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments

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Florida Health: School-Based Dental Sealant Program

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Is the service free to my family?

Yes. DOH-Broward bills Medicaid and Florida KidCare dental insurance, if available. Any services not covered by Medicaid or Florida KidCare are provided at no cost to families.

What is a dental sealant?

A sealant is a thin coating applied to the biting surface of molars to protect against cavity-causing bacteria. The treatment has been proven to be 86% effective in preventing tooth decay. It is colorless, tasteless, and non-toxic.

What services does the Broward Dental SEALS program provide to my child?

Dental assessment

Toothbrushing

Dental sealants (if needed)

Fluoride treatment for cavity prevention

Toothbrush, toothpaste, and flossers

Dental education book

If needed, referrals for follow-up care

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The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) Sealing and Educating All Little Smiles (SEALS) program provides sealants and other preventive dental services to children in elementary and middle schools.

The program began in 2016 where dental hygienists visited 52 elementary schools and served over 10,000 students. The 2017-18 school year, SEALS visited 134 Title 1 elementary and middle schools in Broward County with over 33,000 children participating and more than 73,000 teeth were protected from cavities by sealants. Since the 2016 school year, every Broward County public elementary, middle, and charter schools will be visited.
Who qualifies for the Broward Dental SEALS program?

All students in grades Pre-K through 8th at public and charter elementary through middle schools in Broward County

Call your child's school to see when dental services will be provided during the school year

Is the service free to my family?
Yes. DOH-Broward bills Medicaid dental insurance, if available. Any services not covered by Medicaid are at no cost. If the child does not have Medicaid, DOH-Broward will pay for this service. You will never receive a bill from us.
What is dental sealant?
A sealant is a thin coating applied to the biting surface of molars to protect against cavity-causing bacteria. The treatment has been proven to be 86% effective in preventing tooth decay. It is colorless, tasteless and non-toxic.
What services does the Broward Dental SEALS program provide to my child?

Dental assessment.

Toothbrushing.

Dental sealants (if needed).

Fluoride treatment for cavity prevention.

Toothbrush, toothpaste and flossers.

Dental education book.

If needed, referrals for follow-up care.

Will my child leave the school?
No, the program's dental hygienists will set up portable dental equipment in the school during school hours.
Do I need an appointment?
No, your child will bring home a consent form or you can print out and complete the consent form at the bottom of this page. The forms need to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to your child's teacher. You can contact your child's school to find out which dates the program will be visiting during the school year.
Does the Broward Dental SEALS program replace a regular check-up by a dentist?
No. This program does not replace a complete dental check-up by a dentist. A letter is mailed home to each participant's parent and/or legal guardian explaining the services received at the visit and a referral for follow-up care (if needed). If your child has a dentist, you will call your dentist's office follow-up care. If your child does not have a dentist, please call DOH-Broward for an appointment at 954-467-4705.
How does the Broward Dental SEALS Program work?
Portable dental equipment is brought to the school and set up in an assigned area. The dental hygienists provide an assessment to identify if any decayed teeth are present. They clean the teeth, place a dental sealant on all healthy permanent molars, and apply a fluoride varnish. They also provide each student with personalized oral hygiene instructions. The friendly environment encourages children to participate, and the hygienists will never force any child to do anything they are unwilling to participate in.
When will the dental team arrive to my child's school?
The program visits each school once per school year. The length of the visit is based on the total number of completed permission forms returned to the Broward Dental SEALS program. The average visit is 4-6 days. Contact your child's school to find out when the dental services will be provided.
Do you treat children you have already treated in previous years?
Yes. When the dental hygienists see children treated in the past, the dental sealants that were previously placed is checked and they check for new cavities.
Will you treat children with allergies, medical conditions, or special needs?
Yes. Our teams of licensed dental hygienists are trained in many aspects of healthcare. They will be able to see any child whose medical history was reviewed and cleared by a Department of Health physician or dentist.
Can my child eat and drink after this visit?
Yes, the material we use allows for immediate eating and drinking. However, sticky or hard foods should be avoided as the sealant may come off or break.
Why were some children not called out of class to receive dental services?
In order to participate, a child must turn in a permission form that was completely filled out and signed by their parent or legal guardian. If we did not receive a completed form, we cannot see your child. We also could have received a form that was not completely filled out, in which case we send a blank form and instructions back to your child's teacher to return to you. If the new form is complete, we can see your child. Please fill out the entire form and return as soon as possible to your child's teacher to ensure your child will be seen.
How do I get a permission form?
Each elementary and middle school has been given permission forms. Most schools are putting the consent forms in the First Day of School packets. If you did not receive a form, please ask the school's front office or your child's teacher to give you one. There is a link to the forms below. To make sure your child can be seen, fill out every line and don't forget to sign the back of the form! After filling out the entire form, have your child turn it in to their teacher.
Does the Broward Dental SEALS Program replace a regular check-up by a dentist?
No. This program does not replace a complete dental check-up by a dentist. A letter is mailed home to each participant's parent and/or legal guardian explaining the services received at the visit and a referral for follow-up care (if needed). If your child has a dentist, you will call your dentist's office follow-up care. If your child does not have a dentist, please call DOH-Broward for an appointment at 954-467-4705.
What happens if you find cavities?
If a child has an area of possible tooth decay, we will alert the parent/legal guardian in the letter mailed home. If there is an urgent need such as an infection, pain, or swelling, the parent will be called immediately. Please write your address on the permission form.
Questions or concerns?
Please call the SEALS Program at 954-847-8196
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes.

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SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation's most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. SNAP is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS). ESS is responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP using federal guidelines.

Eligibility

SNAP eligibility rules and benefit levels are, for the most part, set at the federal level and uniform across the nation, though states have flexibility to tailor aspects of the program. Individuals must pass all eligibility rules to receive food assistance benefits. Find out more about eligibility rules.
Ineligibility
Ineligibility: Individuals are ineligible for SNAP if they:

are convicted of drug trafficking,

are running away from a felony warrant,

purposely break Food Assistance Program rules,

are noncitizens without a qualified status, or

are a student who attends an institution of higher education at least half time, in some circumstances.

SNAP Benefits

Households can use food assistance benefits to buy breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, dairy, and plants and seeds to grow food for your household to eat. Households cannot use food assistance benefits to buy nonfood items such as pet foods, soaps, paper products, household supplies, grooming items, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vitamins, medicines, food to eat in the store, or hot foods. For more information on SNAP Benefits, go to Food Assistance Program Factsheet.

For Out of State Agencies seeking to verify information with Florida's Department of Children and Families Economic Self Sufficiency Program regarding a client, please send an email to @email.

The Electronic Benefits Transfer Card

Once approved for SNAP and/or TANF benefits, your re-loadable EBT card will be mailed to your mailing address on file.
Learn more about EBT cards
SUNCAP

The SUNCAP Program is a special Food Assistance Program for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You may be eligible to receive food assistance benefits through the SUNCAP Program without any additional application, paperwork, or interviews. If you already receive food assistance benefits in the regular Food Assistance Program, you may be automatically put in the SUNCAP Program when you become SSI eligible. If your food assistance benefits will go down because of SUNCAP, you may choose to continue receiving your food assistance benefits under the regular Food Assistance Program.

For more information, go to the SUNCAP Brochure

Online Purchasing Pilot

Did you know as of May 2021, Walmart, Amazon, Aldi, BJ's Wholesale Club, Freshfields Farm, Hitchcock's Markets, Publix, Mt. Plymouth IGA and Whole Foods are accepting SNAP payments online? More retailers may join the online purchasing pilot as it progresses. Updates and other important information will be shared with all SNAP benefit recipients as soon as it is available.

Fresh Access Bucks

Fresh Access Bucks (FAB), an initiative of Feeding Florida, is a USDA funded statewide nutrition incentive program that encourages SNAP recipients to redeem their benefits at farmers markets, produce stands, CSAs, mobile markets, and community grocery outlets to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Find out more about Fresh Access Bucks here: https://www.feedingflorida.org/food-access/fresh-access-bucks

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Florida Section 8 Housing is a program funded by the federal government that provides rental assistance to low-income individuals and families.

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The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

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Florida Section 8 Housing is a program funded by the federal government that provides rental assistance to low-income individuals and families.

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Broward Health offers 24/7 emergency behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention when needed.

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Behavioral Health

One in five adults in the U.S. suffers from a mental health condition. Our Broward Health specialists ​​provide effective and integrated treatment for individuals faced with complex psychiatric problems.

Exemplary Behavioral Health Specialization

Asking for help with depression, substance abuse, or mood swings is a sign of strength - and our Broward Health team is ready to help you manage your mental health concerns.

Broward Health offers 24/7 emergency behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention when needed. Our comprehensive behavioral health team including physicians, nurses, counselors, and social workers, provide round-the-clock services to support each patient's unique needs across a variety of behavioral health conditions.

Behavioral Health Conditions We Treat

Acute mental illness

Behavioral disorders

Depression

Dual disorders

Emotional disorders

Mood Disorders

Psychosis

Schizophrenia

Inpatient Care Provides Safe Setting for Healing

Our experienced Broward Health team provides a full range of behavioral health treatments, including inpatient care for those requiring specialized services. Our specialty care provides comprehensive treatments in a safe setting. We believe in a full-service model of care that considers all the influences of life, including:

Biological

Environmental

Psychological

Social

Why Choose Broward Health?

Broward Health is committed to excellence in all we do. Our team meets regularly with a focus on maintaining clinical and service excellence in all aspects of your neurosurgical experience, including:

Broward County's first CyberKnife®, in use at Broward Health North

Continuous evaluation and measurement of our performance

Ensure we provide the highest quality care possible, tailored to every patient

Specialized care through our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services

Work with each patient so your stay is as pleasant and comfortable as possible

Nguyen, Hung, MD

Psychiatry

1101 W Broward Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

954-527-6041

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Behavioral Health Services in Broward County: Health & Psychiatry | Broward Health

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Broward Health provides affordable and professional behavioral health services. Discover care options to assist you in better managing your mental health. Read now!

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The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) provides routine immunizations for infants, children, and adults to decrease vaccine-preventable diseases.

All immunization services are offered at the Children’s Reading Center and Museum: 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie, FL 33325 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Thursday. No appointment necessary. For more information, please call 954-467-4705.

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The Florida Department of Health in Broward County provides routine immunizations for infants, children and adults in order to decrease vaccine-preventable diseases.

All immunization services are offered at the Children's Reading Center and Museum: 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie FL 33325 from 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and from 10:00am-7:00pm on Thursday. No appointment necessary. For more information, please call 954-467-4705.

Note: Please bring a copy of immunization record to each visit. Parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 18.

Children and Adolescents: Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children, and teens from potentially harmful diseases. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly - especially in infants and young children.
Vaccination services include:
Adult Immunization Services: The need for immunizations doesn't end when you reach adulthood.

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The 2018 More than a Meal study, in partnership with Meals on Wheels America and Brown University, proved the importance of the nutritious meals and safety checks that Meals on Wheels chapters all across the country provide.

Meals on Wheels America engages in research to demonstrate the impact and value of Meals on Wheels programs that are addressing hunger and isolation among millions of seniors each year. This work supports their commitment to ensuring that local programs have the tools and resources they need to meet the growing demand for services in their communities.

Learn more about their initiatives here.

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Services provided by Meals on Wheels South Florida

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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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Phone: 1-888-540-5437

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211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country.

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211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.

What are you looking for today?

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Referrals to help and resources were made by the 211 network in 2022.

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People call 211 for assistance with housing, homelessness, and utility bills every year.

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If a student is in crisis and has an immediate need to speak to a mental health professional, they are advised to contact the following 24/7 resources:

First Call for Help:  2-1-1

Mental Health Hotline: 754-321-HELP (4357)

National Crisis Text Line:  741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

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Phone: 754-321-2951

Fax: 754-321-2973

Hours 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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Registration Support

Assistance with the registration process

Assistance in completing standard forms required for registration (i.e., lunch forms, transportation forms, health forms, code of student conduct, emergency information)

Introduction to district procedures and information about school calendars, school hours, discipline procedures, etc.

Community Support and Resources

General orientation on BCPS programs, community resources, health care services and social services

Information about adult ESOL courses offered through BCPS

Information about academic programs such as magnet, choice, etc.

Interpretation services through the Multilingual Team of Bilingual Intake Facilitators

Screening and identification of potential English Language Learners

Transcript review and programmatic assessment

Workshops and events

Informal advising on college and career readiness

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Bilingual/ESOL / International Welcome Center (Parent Outreach Office)

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