www.broward.org/humanservices/communitypartnerships. Children & Family - Gulf Coast JFCS Specialized 24-hour helpline providing information and referral for mentalhealth services, substance abuse prevention and treatment programs,case management, and other specialized behavioral health services. Live Your Life Well can be presented as an in-service training or public presentation.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Outreach Partnership ProgramOutreach Partner for the State of Florida in a nationwide initiative of the NIMH with support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to strengthen the public health impact of research by disseminating the latest scientific findings; informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction; and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination. Operates pediatric dental and eye care clinics in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University. Cost: Free. Serves as a resource for hunger-related initiatives and maintains an updated list of food pantries. HOPE WOMEN'S CENTERS 954-372-7089 991 SW 71st Avenue, N. Lauderdale, FL 33068www.thereishope.orgNo Fee M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pmProvides confidential pregnancy testing, options counseling, limited obstetric ultrasounds, referrals, and STI testing.Fort Lauderdale Center 954-568-2616840 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pmDavie Center 954-452-94592261 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328 M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pmNorth Lauderdale Center 954-726-7464943 SW 71st Avenue, N. Lauderdale, FL 33068 M-Th: 9:00am - 5:00pm; F: 9:00am - 1:00pmJEWISH ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE OPTIONS (JAFCO) 954-749-7230 4200 N. University Drive, Sunrise, FL 33351www.jafco.orgNo Fee M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm Emergency Shelter 24/7Provides services for at-risk children and their families including adoption program, foster care, group homes, case management for family preservation and developmental disabilities program. 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. Please contact us to schedule a donation. Since the 2013/14 academic year, BC students graduate from FIU with an average 3.0 GPA (undergraduate) and 3.4 GPA (graduate) Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309www.myflfamilies.comNo Fee Spanish, Creole M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pmBranch of State Government responsible for the administration of social services.Adult Protective Services (APS)954-375-6093 201 W. Broward Blvd., #510 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301Provides services for frail, elderly and disabled adults who are at risk or are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and disabled adultswho need assistance to remain in their own homes in the community. According to the Broward County Clerk of Courts, Black violated the conditions of his pretrial release related to an oxycodone . The emergency shelter offers 24/7 refuge for children birth-15 years who are victims of abuse or neglect. Meetings are scheduled at various times and locations, 800-272-3900 Southeast Florida Chapter 3323 W Commercial Blvd #260, Provides education and support to Alzheimers patients, families, and caregivers as well as education to the community and professionals about, 954-797-3800 South Florida Region 600 NE 3 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304No Fee 24/7. Housing Options Program 954-357-5099 900 NW 31 Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 Assists Broward County resident individuals or families who are experiencing homelessness with temporary rental subsidies, intensive case management and placement and referral services. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. FamilyReunification Programprovides a one-way bus ticket anywhere Greyhound travels to be reunified with family.Housing First 954-563-4357Provides intensive case management for persons experiencing homelessness who need temporary subsidized rental assistance, while promoting a savings plan and asset building option to help ensure self-sufficiency. 1. Parents & Families / Overview - browardschools.com WELLPATH RECOVERY SOLUTIONS / SOUTH FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL (formerly Correct Care)954-392-3000 800 E Cypress Drive Pembroke Pines, FL 33025Treats adults with severe and persistent mental illness, involuntarily committed to the hospital when community treatment alternatives are no longer effective. Stoneman Douglas Commission Discusses Reunification Process, Broward BIG BROTHERS / BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD954-584-9990 4101 Ravenswood Road, #123,Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312www.bbbsbroward.orgNo FeeProvides children facing adversity with professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. To use this program, a case must be filed in Broward County and a family mediation order must be signed by a Broward judge . Through the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK), prepares children by helping them develop the skills needed to become good readers and successful students. Encourages teamwork at home, school, and other referral resources.Florida Diagnostic & Learning754-321-2205Resources System (FDLRS)provides support services to educators, parents and other professionals who work with exceptional students.Homeless Education Program754-321-1550Identifies homeless students and removes systemic barriers to their education including school enrollment, transportation, andreassignment. Families | Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. Services include integrated intake, assessment and case management, and rent/mortgage and utility assistance. Uses miniature horse interactions with therapeutic play areas and facilitated peer support. ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION800-272-3900 Southeast Florida Chapter 3323 W Commercial Blvd #260Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.alz.org/seflorida No Fee Helpline available 24/7 Provides education and support to Alzheimers patients, families, and caregivers as well as education to the community and professionals aboutAlzheimers disease and other memory disorders. Provides care for qualified patients regardless of ability to pay in-home or at hospice sites. Assists in developing skills for budgeting and life management. Families who are new to ELC Broward early learning programs and wish to register their children can create an account to access eligibility determination services, community resources, and apply for VPK and School Readiness through the State of Florida Office of Early Learning Family Portal. Broward College students succeed at FIU. Financial Assistance - Broward Connections Guidebook PREGNANCY HELP(Central Broward) 527 NE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale Florida 33304 PH: 954-527-0810 - FAX 954-527-0811http://www.pregnancyhelp.me/Mon: 10AM to 3PM - Wed:10:30AM to 3PM - Tues,Thurs & Fri: 11AM:3pmFree - Spanish French Creole Serving Broward - Miami-Dade Mahalia Marcelin - Program CoordinatorWe 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. Shelter services are available 24/7.Lippman Youth Shelter954-568-2801 221 NW 43rd Court Oakland Park, FL 33309Lutheran Services of Florida 954-486-4222 4675 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319Mt. 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.ConnectionsProvides a comprehensive guide to social services in Broward County. On-site Frame Shop and Gallery is open to the public.Parent Education & Parent Support (PEPS)Offers evidence-based parent education classes which meet DCF, ChildNet and Court criteria, and parent skills workshops. Medicaid, Sliding Scale, No Fee for qualified families Spanish, Creole. OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY(formerly Agency for Workforce Innovation) 866-352-2345 TTY:800-955-8771www.floridajobs.orgFlorida Reemployment Office800-204-2418www.fluidnow.com(online application)Provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own.Special Unemployment Compensation ProgramDisaster Unemployment AssistanceProvides assistance to individuals who do not qualify for regularunemployment benefits from Florida or any other state and whose unemployment is a direct result of a disaster.Trade Readjustment Allowance ProgramProvides training, job search, relocation allowances, and other reemployment services to individuals who have been totally or partially separated from their job due to increased foreign imports.Workforce ServicesProvides support services to Career Source to support employers and assist individuals to gain employment, remain employed and advance in their careers. Services include integrated intake, assessment and case management, and rent/mortgage and utility assistance. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers financial assistance with electric bills depending on eligibility. Central West Adult Day Care Ctr. Offers classes for first aid, CPR & AED, water safety, lifeguard instructor and babysitter safety. ARC BROWARD954-746-9400 10250 NW 53rd Street Sunrise, FL 33351www.arcbroward.comSliding Scale Spanish M-F: 8:00am - 6:00pmProvides support and assistance to children and adults with Autism, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other developmental disabilities. six months, Adult 18 and older must present a government Referrals from BSO only. No Fee Telephone for Hearing Impaired Spanish, Creole, Language Line assistance available M-Th: 9:00am - 9:00pm; F: 9:00am - 6:00pm; Operates a 24-hour domestic violence crisis line and emergency shelter. They can cash in these parent dollars for anything from diapers to cribs and mattresses.SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES 954-420-5030 3681 NW 29th Place, Coconut Creek, FL 33073www.sosflorida.comNo Fee 24/7Residential 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. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) . Touchline/SeniorHelpline 954-537-0211Provides daily telephone reassurance call and emotional support for people 60+ years, living alone and in need of someone to check on them. ANN STORCK CENTER 954-584-8000 1790 SW 43rd Way Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317www.annstorckcenter.orgProvides year-round residential programs for adults who are medically fragile and have severe or multiply developmental disabilities. FAMILY REUNIFICATION & STRENGTHENING Agency: Program: Funding - Contracted Capacity: Kids In Distress: Coordinated Family Services: $706,370 - 120 Families: Henderson Behavioral Health: Placement Partnership Program (PPP) $536,833 - 140 Families: Mental Health Association of Broward County: Parent Education: $205,000 - 260 Families: Kids In . Provides carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other emergency home improvements to preserve health and safety and correct code violations in Broward County owner-occupied homes of persons 60+ years. BROWARD COUNTY DENTAL ASSN 954-772-5461 PO Box 2247 Pompano Beach, FL 33061 www.browarddental.orgNo FeeProvides telephone referrals for dental care for children and adults. Lauderhill, FL 33313www.fisponline.orgSome Fees Spanish M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pmProvides suicide prevention education, support for survivors of suicide, legislative advocacy, and program research. Episode 35: Foster Care - A Path to Reunification [Podcast] Child Welfare Information Gateway (2019) Presents information and lessons learned from community-based and government organizations that focus on family support and reunification. Services include individual, couples, family and group therapy as well as support groups and professional training. Clients must be pre-qualified before an appointment can be given. or email, Qualified customers must be prepared to leave Assists income-eligible families with the cost of childcare so they may continue to work and/or participate in training. All winners are available in our searchable awards database, where winning programs are searchable by year, category and state dating back to 2007.