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 15^th Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

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.

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

Three ways to find a site near you:

1. View Interactive Map

2. Dial 2-1-1

3. Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304

Locations can include churches, schools, libraries and more. Kids and teens 18 and under can eat for free all summer long. Looking for your closest Summer BreakSpot site? Let us help!

CALL: 954 801-8283

Location: 3460 Powerline Road Oakland Park, Fl. 33309

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

No cost.

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

Sign up for physical health services

1.Complete consent

2.Create an account

Phone: 1-888-540-5437

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

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.

• School physicals and vaccines

• Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

• Vision and hearing screenings

• Flu vaccine

• Immunizations

• Primary care physician referrals

• Video telehealth appointments are available for sick patients

Once parents are registered in the HEART Program, the school will provide them with the acceptance letter for them to visit the health center at no cost to them. 

Healthcare for the Homeless Program (HCH) office: 954.527.6041

5333 N. Dixie Hwy #201,

Oakland Park, Florida 33334

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday:  8:30am – 2pm
Sunday & Monday:  Closed

PHONE & EMAIL

Phone: (954) 563-9876

Fax:  (954) 563-3670

info@LightoftheWorldClinic.org

Locations:

Fort Lauderdale
871 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
T: 954.567.7141
F: 954.565.5624

Oakland Park
3160 Powerline Road
Oakland Park, FL 33309

All members of our community are eligible to receive medical care including:

Private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Ryan White Grants, and funded for uninsured. Sliding Fee Discount Program available to eligible patients with verification of income.

Client Linkage Services, Please Call: 

954-568-7373 ext 7373 | Text 954-880-9757

Women under 40 without health insurance with a family history of Breast Cancer.

Phone: (954) 294-0582

BROWARD
Behavioral Health: 954.327.4060

Link: https://www.pparx.org/prescription-assistance-programs/

NeedyMeds: A non-profit organization that maintains an extensive database of information about patient assistance programs, state assistance, drug discount programs, and free or low-cost medical care. You can search their database for free on their web site. The site also has information on thousands of programs to help consumers through the application process.

Link: https://www.needymeds.org/

RxAssist: An online database of drug company programs that provide free or affordable drugs and co-pay assistance.

Link: https://www.rxassist.org/providers

Center for Benefits: Provided by the National Council on Aging, this shares information about assistance programs for low-income seniors and young people with disabilities.

Link: https://www.ncoa.org/article/about-the-center-for-benefits-access

RxOutreach: A mail-order pharmacy for people with little to no health insurance coverage.
Link: https://rxoutreach.org/find-your-medication/

Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation: This is a national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications. 

Link: https://www.panfoundation.org/

PHONE: 1-800-366-7741

(954) 722-6400.

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

The Boys Town National Hotline® (800-448-3000) is a free resource and counseling service that assists youth and parents 24/7, year-round, nationwide.

Parenting Support All that knowledge has been adapted and made available to all parents online.

Location: 1801 S. Perimeter Road, Suite 140 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: 954-958-0988

954-357-5775 (Administration)

954-761-RAPE (7273) (24-hr Sexual Assault Helpline)

Email: outreach@GCOFlorida.org

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

• Matching individuals and families to community resources.

• Short-term rental assistance when funding is available.

• Partnered with Broward County we provide case management and rapid permanent housing placement for homeless families.

• Food vouchers when available

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident of Broward County

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness

• Income restrictions may apply, please contact us for more details.

Broward County
1505 NE 26^th Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Phone: 954-630-9793
Fax: 954-332-6777
linkages@ccadm.org

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)

RESIDENTIAL   

• Temporary live-in shelter  

• Behavioral Management Program  

• Family Counseling  

• Individual Counseling   

• Group Counseling  

• Case Management   

• Family Support  

COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES   

• Screening and Assessment 

• Counseling  

• Intervention  

• Case Management  

• Aftercare/Follow-Up for 60 days (about 2 months) 

Florida’s School Readiness Program or SR offers financial assistance to eligible 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. Services vary based on individual needs and range from extended day care to after-school and school-age care in some instances.

Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents can choose from private child care centers or public schools and school-year or summer programs.

Click on the blue words.

Emergency Basic Needs Assistance provides emergency financial services such as rental, utility, transportation, or food assistance to help Broward County individuals and families in crisis meet their basic needs and receive navigation to other resources for long term stability. 

Qualifications:

Participant(s) MUST reside in Broward County. Proof (i.e. utility bill in participant’s name, phone bill and rental leasing, etc.) of residency must be submitted with the application.

Participant(s) are low income, at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Participant MUST show PROOF of Household Income (i.e. copy of WIC, Medicaid, unemployment check stubs, employment or charity care card).
 

Participant(s) can demonstrate an emergency need in the scope of service. Participant(s) must provide statement of reasons for assistance.
 

Participant(s) are an individual (with or without children) or family with children 0-18 years old or up to 21 years old, if still in school.

Participant(s) are not receiving financial services from another organization.

Qualifications:

Loss of employment; reduction in household income or unexpected expenses; received eviction notice or mortgage default letter; received past due utility, final or shut-off notice.

Provides rent/mortgage and utility assistance.

Send in application.

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)

Fax: 754-321-2973

Hours 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Send in application.

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

• 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).

Cost: May be eligible for free if student attends Oakland Park ES.

Discounts: For additional siblings.

To register call (954) 547-8206.

What’s Included in the After-School Care Program?

• Free Transportation from school to Kimling’s

• Free uniform

• Transit Vans Equipped with Child safety and GPS tracking systems

• Martial Arts Classes

• Bully Prevention Workshops

• Character Development Curriculum

• Pay weekly

• Fitness & Exercise

• Fun, Educational Activities

• Day Camp for Early Release Days, Employee Planning Days​ and Certain Holidays

• After School Care until 6:30 pm

• ADD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Children Welcome

Location: 1024 N.E 43 CT, Oakland Park, Fl 33334

What’s Included:

• Transportation from your child’s school to our facility.

• Boxing + Sports Classes

• Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Grappling, Self-Defense & More

• Intro to Sparring/Weapons(optional)

• Bully Prevention Workshops

• Fitness & Exercise

• Access to Dance & Playroom

• Fun, Educational Activities

• Homework Help + Option for On-Site Tutoring

• Camp for Early Release Days, Employee Planning Days​ and Certain Holidays

• Summer, Winter, and Spring Camps

• After School Care until 6:30pm

Ages: 5-12

Program Time: School Dismissal - Until 6 pm

Cost: Sliding scale/ $0-$45 per week

Location: 191 E. Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334

Phone: (954) 776 - 5669

Florida’s School Readiness Program or SR offers financial assistance to eligible 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. Services vary based on individual needs and range from extended day care to after-school and school-age care in some instances.

Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents can choose from private child care centers or public schools and school-year or summer programs.

• 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

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

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

Call 211.

• 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

The 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.

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

Schedule an appointment :(855) 818-4554

CALL: 954 801-8283

Location: 3460 Powerline Road Oakland Park, Fl. 33309

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

Email: outreach@GCOFlorida.org

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

1. Little or no income, and 

2. Little or no resources, and 

3. A disability, blindness, or are age 65 or older.

Phone: 1-888-540-5437

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Here’s how I assist students and the school community:

- Addressing attendance issues

- Supporting families during transitions or with homelessness

- Providing mental health support

- Referring to external agencies for counseling, case management, and other services

- Connecting to community resources and programs

- Offering food assistance

- Assisting with uniform needs

- Facilitating de-escalation, conflict resolution, and small group discussions

- Serving as a safe space for students and parents to seek help

Office Phone: (754) 322 - 7350 Ext: 4343046

Cell Phone: (754) 230 - 0179

Please make sure to leave a voicemail and/or text message if the call is not received.

• Student's full name  

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

• Student's date of birth

• Aetna

• Florida Blue

• Optum / United Healthcare

• Step Up for Students Scholarship