Legal Services
Dade Legal Aid
305-579-5733
Dade Legal Aid ("DLA") provides free civil legal services for low-income children, foster youth, individuals and families in need in Miami-Dade County.Legal Aid Service of Broward County
954-765-8950
Legal Aid Service of Broward County provides free access to justice to the underserved and vulnerable in Broward County.ACLU Florida - Broward County Chapter
954-753-2258
The Broward Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is a broad-based community of people from many trades and walks of life including homemakers, businesspersons, lawyers, students, educators, health care workers, and all who love liberty and the guarantee of liberty in the U.S. Constitution.ACLU Florida - Greater Miami Chapter
786-363-2700
The Greater Miami Chapter is dedicated to equality and justice; our mission — as a 5500+ member collective of like-minded and committed activists — is to ensure that Miami-Dade County stands tall in the eyes of the nation as a community that respects and upholds the Constitution.
Local 211
Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties 211
2-1-1
For Miami-Dade and Monroe County residents, dial 2-1-1 for help before reaching out to anyone else.Broward County 211
2-1-1
For Broward County residents, dial 2-1-1 for help before reaching out to anyone else.Family
Children's Services Council of Broward County
954-377-1000
The CSC's mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, and resources necessary to enhance the lives of the children of Broward County and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.ConnectFamilias, Inc
305-854-2973
ConnectFamilias mission is to Build equitable, inclusive healthy communities where children and families thrive and succeed. CF is built on the premise that children do better when their families are strong, and parents do better when they live in places that help them succeed and become productive citizens.Family Resource Center of South Florida, Inc
305-374-6006
The Family Resource Center of South Florida has been championing the rights of children to grow up in a healthy and safe environment. Their mission is to help prevent and treat child abuse and neglect through the strengthening of families.Miami Dade County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (FAPA)
305-469-1157
FAPA is a support group for foster, adoptive, kinship, and nonrelative caregivers and all children they serve. They provide workshops, networking, field trips, conferences, teen programs, mentorships, and more.Harmony Development Center
954-766-4483
Harmony Development Center provides behavioral, mental health, tutoring, pregnancy prevent, delinquency prevention and intervention, and substance abuse services to the youth servicing the needs of the Juvenile Justice and School systems in Broward County, Florida.Branches Inc.
305-442-8306
Branches provides life-changing opportunities to help working families and their children break the cycle of generational poverty through After School Enrichment Programs, financial coaching for individuals and businesses, youth development programs, tax preparations and emergency relief.Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
954-537-1010
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County provides after-school programs for young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.Pace Center for Girls, Broward
954-561-6939
Pace provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. We provide academic support, counseling and therapy services to girls in middle and high school.SOS Children's Villages - Florida
954-420-5030
SOS Children's Villages - Florida promises every foster child a place of Healing, Hope and Home.FCAA (Family Christian Association of American)
305-685-4881
FCAA serves communities and helps its members achieve independence through an emphasis on Christian Values, Strong Families, and Self-Determination. They serve families through many programs, like Head Start/ Early Head Start, After School Care, Sports/ Wellness, Teen Clubs, Summer Youth, and partnerships with other Community businesses and organizations.Heart Gallery of Broward County
954-918-3008
The Heart Gallery's mission is to provide innovative programs that help to promote the adoption and enrichment of Broward's foster children.Be Strong International
305-969-7829
Be Strong International's mission is to provide holistic educational services and resources to youth and parents in broken families in order to develop and maintain healthy relationshipsChildNet
954-414-6001
ChildNet's mission is to protect abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Broward and Palm Beach County.Camelot Community Care
727-593-0003
For over 30 years, Camelot Community Care has been serving children and families experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral health and substance abuse issues. As a Non-Profit charitable organization, we accomplish our mission of enabling children and families to realize their fullest potential by stopping the cycle of abuse and neglect in families and in our community. No child should have to recover from their childhood and you can join us in keeping children safe and creating a bright future for our most important resource.Children's Harbor
954-252-3072
Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited nonprofit agency with a mission to provide a safe harbor and support to at risk children, youth, and families-keeping brothers and sisters together, strengthening families, and guiding youth towards independence.Crockett Foundation
754-666-3928
The Crockett Foundation focuses on key initiatives for middle-school students. Programs are designed around attendance, behavior, and course-performance with an emphasis on technology. Some of the programs set themselves apart by providing students with iPads, purchased by the Crockett Foundation, to enhance learning. Upon successful completion of key programs, students are awarded their own tablets. The Foundation’s goal is to keep them learning year-round while being technologically savvy.HANDY Inc
954-522-2911
HANDY serves: - Children and youth ages nine to 25 years old, who have been removed from their homes due to domestic violence, substance abuse, physical and/or sexual abuse, and abandonment. These children have been placed in Foster Care, or Relative/Nonrelative Care to avoid them from entering the Dependency System. - Older youth who are aging out of the Foster/Relative Care System. - Youth who may be homeless or on the verge of homelessness. - Youth who have been involved in the Juvenile Justice system. - Youth who identify as LGBTQ. - Crossover youth (youth that has been in the dependency and the Juvenile Justice systems). - Youth who are currently unemployed and/or been out of school for over a semester or have dropped out.Jack & Jill Children's Center
954-463-8772
A school for children of high-need working families, fighting to break the cycle of poverty in South Florida. We strive to achieve our mission by focusing on both the child and the family unit as a whole, offering family strengthening programs so that the entire household, children and parents alike, have the tools they need to succeed in life.Crime Prevention
Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade and The Florida Keys
305-471-8477
Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade and The Florida Keys is a community-based organization that gives residents the opportunity to become involved in the fight against crime in Miami-Dade County and The Florida Keys.Crime Stoppers of Broward County
954-493-8477
Broward County Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization dedicated to solving and preventing crime in Broward County Florida.Domestic Violence
Florida Coalition on Domestic Violence
1-800-500-1119
Florida Coalition on Domestic Violence ensures the safety of victims of domestic violence by developing partnerships with community organizations to create a seamless system of services.Miami-Dade Advocates for Victims - Safespace Foundation, Inc.
305-285-5904
The Safespace Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization committed to the advocacy and empowerment of domestic violence victims, their children and survivors of domestic violence through our collaboration and support of the Miami-Dade County Advocates for Victims Program (AVP), and other entities that provide emergency shelter, transitional housing and financial assistance to these individuals. We also pledge to educate our community on the destructive impact domestic violence has on our children, families, congregations and work environment in order to ensure social justice and support for the victims while planting the seeds of positive change for the future.Monroe County Domestic Abuse Shelter
305-743-5452
The Domestic Abuse Shelter is a non-profit organization, providing comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse.Women In Distress of Broward County
954-760-9800
Women In Distress provides a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter program, individual counseling, support groups and professional trainings, which are aimed at educating the community on domestic violence. Our confidential services are offered, free of charge, to victims of domestic violence no matter their race, sex, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, immigration status or language spoken.WomensLaw.org
1-800-799-7233
WomensLaw.org provides information that is relevant to people of all genders, not just women. Our Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on WomensLaw.org.
Elderly
The Pantry of Broward
954-358-1481
The Pantry of Broward serves seniors in need living on low, fixed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout Broward County.S.T.E.P.S. In The Right Direction, Inc
305-231-9936
S.T.E.P.S. In The Right Direction, Inc is a home care provider that services Hialeah, FL 33012. Home care services allow seniors to remain safely in their own home while receiving medical care or assistance with personal care and other daily tasks. Services vary, but some providers offer companionship services or skilled home health care services for individuals who require ongoing health monitoring, assistance with administering medications or wound care.Alliance for Aging, Inc.
305-670-6500
Alliance for Aging can connect you to services for meals, recreation, adult daycare, personal care, legal help, transportation and more.Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
954-745-9779
The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates programs, funds services, and is the prime advocate for Broward County residents 60 years of age or older.Florida Department of Elder Affairs
850-414-2000
The Department provides most direct services through its Division of Statewide Community-Based Services, which works through the state’s eleven Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to deliver essential services to a vital segment of the population. The Department also directly administers a wide range of programs, ranging from the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Office of Public and Professional Guardians, and the Livable Florida Initiative to SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) and CARES (Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services).Senior Citizen Law Project of Broward County
954-765-8955
The Senior Citizen Law Project of Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida provides free legal assistance to Broward County senior, 60 years of age or older.Miami-Dade Elderly Care Planning
786-469-4851
Services include helping people who require crisis intervention and need in-home care and regular monitoring. Emphasis is given to assisting functionally-impaired people, enabling them to avoid institutionalization.Medical Supplies Available At Affordable Medical Supply
954-484-7599
Affordable Medical Supplies provides incontinence supplies, gauze, wipes, tape and gloves. They work with the client to get them supplies at a discounted price or free if possible. They will also work with Medicare to provide the client with the supplies they need.Employment
NANA - Gould's Resource Center
786-601-7830
NANA - Gould's Resource Center is a re-entry program that helps with employment, education, social services, and development of small businesses.CareerSource South Florida
305-594-7615
Career seekers and employers can access our full suite of hiring and training services at any full-service center. Center Days and Hours of Operation are the following: Mondays – Fridays: 8 AM to 5 PMU.S. Department of Labor Disability Resources
People with disabilities need good jobs too, and several U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) agencies assist people with disabilities in seeking meaningful work and succeeding once on the job. DOL also advises employers on effective strategies for recruiting and retaining qualified people with disabilities, as well as educates federal agencies and federal contractors and sub-contractors about their obligations related to affirmative action and nondiscrimination in hiring.Food Assistance
Grab and Go Meals (Miami-Dade Libraries)
Seven breakfasts and lunches provided weekly by Sisters For Abundant Living from January 8 - June 5, 2021. Children 18 years and under can get free grab and go meals at participating library locations on select days and times through June 5. Depending on the location, meal boxes will be distributed at different times, either Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays, at participating branches. Meals will be available on a first come, first served basis until they run out.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
850-300-4323
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.Feeding South Florida
954-518-1857
Feeding South Florida is the largest, most efficient food bank serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.Farm Share
305-246-3276
Farm Share is a nonprofit organization based on the idea to distribute fresh food -Free of Charge- to families throughout FloridaSUNCAP
The SUNCAP Program is a special Food Assistance Program for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).General Assistance
Miami-Dade 311
311
The 311 Contact Center provides a fast, simple and convenient way for you to get information on local government services. You can call Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The 311 Contact Center is closed on Sundays and holidays.Broward 311
311
The 311 Contact Center provides a fast, simple and convenient way for you to get information on local government services.Urban League of Broward County
954-584-0777
The Urban League of Broward County is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering communities and changing lives in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, jobs, justice, housing, and health (E, E, J, J, H, H).Eviction Protection for Residents of Florida
Stay in your home through June 30, 2021, even if you are behind on rent.Health
Florida Kid Care
1-888-540-5437
Quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids. From birth through the end of age 18, Florida children are eligible for head-to-toe coverage, even if one or both parents are working.Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation
954-593-5603
Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation's mission is to help children fight cancer by providing emergency financial assistance to ensure access to basic human necessities. Advocacy, emotional support and respite options encompass our supportive care services for families served.Gilda's Club South Florida
954-763-6776
Gilda’s Club South Florida, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, is dedicated to providing support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer, family members and friends of those diagnosed, children, and people who have lost someone to cancer.The Arc of South Florida
305-759-8500
The Arc of South Florida will be the premier provider of services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will be an advocate for diversity of opportunities, enhancing individual life choices as a member of the community.MACtown, Inc.
305-758-4485
The mission of MACtown, Inc. is “Furthering the Independence of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”.Easterseals South Florida
305-325-0470
Easterseals South Florida provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.Project ACT – Access to Care through Testing
305-576-1234
Provides mobile units that reach people with preventive screenings for HIV, STD’s, heart health and more as well as counseling, referrals and linkages to a neighborhood health centerFlorida Division of Blind Services
305-377-5339
The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. To apply for services you must first download and complete the Application for Services Form and submit it to your nearest Division of Blind Services office.Home Healthcare Assistance
Catholic Hospice Services
800-533-3933
Catholic Hospice provides control, comfort and choices to those with serious, life-limiting illnesses. At their welcoming Inpatient Care Centers, a family of specialized providers is trained to provide comfort care based on an understanding of your specific condition. Catholic Hospice also cares for the whole person with special programs like Pet Peace of Mind and spiritual support for those of all faith traditions. And that care extends to your family – with bereavement and counseling services.United Homecare
305-716-0710
United HomeCare is a non-profit home health and community care organization serving South Florida. We are dedicated to providing proven quality services in the comfort of our clients' own homes and communities.
