A Child Is Missing       954-763-1288 Ft. Lauderdale, FL www.achildismissing.org NF Assists law enforcement agencies in locating missing children and elderly. There is no fee but must be referred by law enforcement.   Advocacy Center For Persons With Disabilities 954-967-1493      800-350-4566 800-342-0823      TDD: 800-346-4127 4411 Sheridan Street        Hollywood, FL 33021        www.advocacycenter.org NF, Sp Assists persons with a disability in applying for and receiving services from rehabilitative programs under the Rehabilitation Act.   Agency For Community Treatment Services (A.C.T.S.)          954-598-0617 2800 W Oakland Park Blvd., #303 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 www.actsfl.org NF, Cr   Agape Program Provides residential group care and supervision for adolescent females in foster care.  Each of three separate units houses five (5) youth and a house parent.  The program allows youth to experience positive family and community activities that allow opportunities for them to develop into mature, responsible and productive adults.                    Agape  I                    2721 NW 58th Terrace                    Lauderhill, FL                    Agape  II                    2725 NW 58th Terrace                    Lauderhill, FL                       Agape  III                    2729 NW 58th Terrace                    Lauderhill, FL             Emergency Shelter           1036 NE 3 Avenue           Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304   24-Hour shelter for teenage girls 12-17 years who are in crisis.  All referrals made through Childnet.             Girls Group Home           1048 NE 3rd Avenue           Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304           Provides 24-hour supervision for girls 12-18 years with mental health issues.  All           referrals from Childnet.   Agency For Healthcare Administration         954-202-3200 1400 W. Commercial Blvd., #110 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 M-F: 8:00am – 5:00pm NF, Sp Helps Medicaid consumers navigate through the Medicaid system.  Provides list of doctors and specialists.  Does not determine eligibility.   Agency For Persons With Disabilities           954-467-4218 201 W. Broward Blvd., #305 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Provides case management, training and residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities.   Alliance For Families With Deaf Children                954-370-1145  Spanish: 305-588-5857 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, #105 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 www.affwdc.org SS, Sp, ASL Serves families who have a deaf or hard of hearing child.  Provides  parent education, sign language, child literacy, workshops, resources and home visits by a deaf mentor.  Offers early childhood program for deaf or hearing impaired pre-school children ages 15 months - 2 1/2 years.   Alternate Family Care           954-746-5200 10001 W. Oakland Park Blvd, #302 Sunrise, FL 33351 www.altfam.com Mcd, Sp, Cr Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care Provides in-home clinical services to children placed in treatment foster homes. Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) A secure residential program for severely emotionally disturbed children.  Provides clinical services to children placed at the 17-bed community-based facility  in Hollywood, FL. Therapeutic Group Home Provides clinical services to children placed in a group living setting.  Designed to slowly reintegrate children back into community settings and to maintain them in the least restrictive environment.    Amanda The Panda Parenting Programs www.amandasplace.org SS, PP           Amanda's Place North      754-322-9911           1401 NE 4th Street, Bldg. A           Pompano Beach, FL 33060           Amanda's Place South     954-920-9838           Olsen Center           1301 SE 2nd Avenue           Dania, FL 33004 Provides a place for children 0-4 years to develop and moms and dads to increase their self-confidence as parents.  Offers a time each week for parents to meet one another and receive support from each other, as well as from professionals on staff.   American Red Cross Broward County Chapter  954-797-3800 6710 W. Sunrise Blvd., #111 Plantation, FL 33313 www.redcross.org NF, Sp, Cr, Fr, Italian Provides food, shelter and emergency services to needy families.  Offers classes for baby-sitter safety, CPR, water safety and lifeguard instructor.  Some fees may apply to these classes.   American Therapeutic Corp.      954-938-0919 1001 W. Commercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.americantherapeuticcorp.com Mcr, SS, Ins, PP, Sp, Cr, Italian Provides family and individual counseling services, child behavioral health assessments, screenings, testing, evaluations and referrals.   Angels On Earth Ministries, Inc.            954-237-3101 3150 NW 52nd Avenue, #212 Pembroke Park, FL 33023 www.angelsonearthinc.tripod.com SS Fresh Beginning Provides program to help survivors of violence and abuse.   Ann Storck Center      954-584-8000 1790 SW 43rd Way Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317 www.annstorckcenter.org NF, Sp, Cr Provides after-school care for enrolled pre-school students 0-5 years, and students with special needs from community and public schools.   Arc Broward       954-746-9400      TDD:  954-577-4101 10250 NW 53rd Street      Sunrise, FL 33351 www.arcbroward.com Mcd, Mcr, PP, SS, TTY, Sp In-Home Parents As Teachers Program (PAT) Behavioral parent-training program which includes family education and support for children 0-5 years. Mental Health Center Serves children 5-18 years. Preschool Education & Developmental Training Full day, year-round instructional curriculum offers activities and therapies to facilitate growth for children with and without special needs.  Developmental preschool for children 0-5 years. Classroom structure includes individual and small group active and passive activities and multi-sensory learning opportunities.  Extended care available between 8:00AM-9:00AM and 3:00PM-6:00PM. Rehabilitation Therapy (OT, PT, Speech) Provides education, screenings, evaluations and treatment for speech language, feeding, and fine and gross motor skills. Respite Care Offers families the opportunity to attend to other responsibilities while arrangements are made for their child or adult to attend day programs or stay overnight in a residential setting.  Specialized in-home respite services for children are available. Specialized After-School Program for Children (ABLE) Provides behavior intervention for children 6-21 years who are unable to stay at home after school without        significant family disruption and who cannot participate in other programs due to behavior issues. Summer Camps Kamp Krayola - for children 3-14 years with behavioral challenges. Transitional Services - Youth Links Provides individual advocacy services to targeted students and their families.  Includes IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and its legal and practical implications for parents, the active participation of “Transition Advocates” at IEP meetings for students, and mediation of grievances against public or private providers when rights have been violated.   Archways, Inc.  954-763-2030 919 NE 13th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 www.archways.org Mcd, Mcr, Ins, SS, PP Get Real About Violence Targets the attitudes and behaviors that underlie violence, from bullying at early ages to criminal assault in later years, and teaches social skills that help young people avoid violence with an emphasis on the importance of bystanders as well as perpetrators and victims and reinforces students’ nonviolent behaviors.   Aspira Of Broward      954-981-9221 6920 SW 35th Street Miramar, FL 33023 www.fl.aspira.org NF, Sp Programs include youth against crime and violence, school drop-out prevention, drug prevention, educational/recreational field trips and youth leadership development for the Latino community youth. Youth Leadership Development Program Teaches prevention and leadership skills development using education and community involvement through volunteer services to youth 10-21 years.   Autism Society Of Florida  954-349-2820 P.O. Box 970646 Coconut Creek, FL 33097 www.autismfl.com   Broward Autism Society     954-577-4141 P.O. Box 450476 Sunrise, FL 33345 www.asabroward.org   Best Buddies 954-449-6522 901 S. State Road 7, #327 Hollywood, FL 33023 www.bestbuddiesflorida.org NF, Sp Pairs people with intellectual disabilities in one-to-one friendships with middle & high school students. Also offers a program for adults.   Big Brothers/Big Sisters Of Broward County, Inc. 954-584-9990 4101 Ravenswood Road, #226 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 www.bbbsbroward.org NF, Sp, Cr Provides and supports quality relationships between children 6-18 years and caring trained adult mentors. Offers school-based mentoring, one-to-one program, corporate partnerships, recreational activities and community service. Bigs in Schools Mentoring by volunteers for students 6-18 years, one hour per week at their school or other site in the community, during school hours or after school. Designed to improve academics, school attendance and increase social interaction.   Blind Services 954-497-3360 2200 W. Commercial Blvd., #101 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.dbs.myflorida.com NF, Sp Children and Family Program Assists children 0-22 years, who are visually challenged or have a disease that will lead to blindness, to participate in their schools and society.   Boys And Girls Clubs Of Broward County  954-537-1010 877 NW 61st Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.bgcbc.org Sp, Cr, FEE: $15.00 a Year Serves at-risk children 7-18 years at 13 locations in large and small groups and individual settings. Provides character & leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Vocational training and exploration also available.   Brookwood East   954-757-3833 11461 NW 43rd Street Coral Springs, FL 33065 Mcd, SS, PP, Sp, Cr Provides counseling, independent living skills and employable skills at a therapeutic group home for teen girls 12-18 years in foster care from backgrounds of abuse, neglect and family dysfunction.   Broward Children’s Center, Inc. 954-943-7336 1801 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 www.bcckids.org Mcd, SS, Ins, Sp, Cr, Fr Programs include pediatric skilled nursing facility, group homes for infants, children and young adults with special needs, licensed home health care, PPEC (medical daycare), developmental preschools for special needs and typically developing children, in-home and facility-based respite care, social services/counseling, education for children who are medically complex, medical transportation, physical, occupational & speech/language therapy, before & after-school programs, facility-based primary medical care, and Kids Klinic mobile service for on-site immunizations and physicals at preschools and day care centers. Primary pediatric clinic accessible evenings and Saturdays for children under 18 years. Comp Care 954-943-7638 200 SE 19th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Group Home I 954-786-1609 1216 NE 6th Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Group Home III 954-785-6207  207 SE 20th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Kids Clinic - Mobile Medical Outreach 954-933-0597 114 SE 20th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Preschool North 954-946-7503 205 SE 20th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Preschool South 954-587-0891 2250 SW 31st Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 Respite 954-783-8347 200 SE 19th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Respite Home Care 954-783-1267 200 SE 19th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Therapy North 954-943-9589 104 SE 20th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Therapy South 954-587-0891 2250 SW 31st Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312   Broward Coalition For The Homeless   954-792-2337 954-792-BEDS PO Box 030177 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302 www.help4homeless.org Shelter services for homeless families with children.   Broward Community College 954-201-7400 www.broward.edu Children and Divorce 954-201-3609 Various locations Fee: $40 Provides a 4-hour course for divorcing parents who have minor children that focuses on the concerns parents have regarding their decision to divorce and the impact on the children. This class is required by the court and is to be completed by both parties in a divorce action. Girls Can Program 954-201-2398 NF Offers 6-week workshop of personal development, academic success skills and career focus for girls 13-17 years that concentrates on building self-esteem, assessing interests and values, creating career and educational goals and dealing with psychosocial issues.   Broward Community & Family Health Centers North 954-970-8805 168 N. Powerline Road, # 7 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 South 954-967-0028 2518 N. State Road 7 Hollywood, FL 33021 Provides medical care regardless of ability to pay.   Broward County 4-H Program 954-370-3725 3245 College Avenue Davie, FL 33314 www.broward.org/extension NF, Sp, Cr Signifies four key areas of youth development: Head, Heart, Hand and Health. Includes citizenship, leadership, communication arts and career education, environmental education and individual and family resources.   Broward County Children’s Services Administration 954-357-7880 115 S. Andrews Avenue, #A-360 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.broward.org/children NF   Broward Co. Council Of PTAs 954-525-6759 www.browardpta.com Parents, teachers, students and community members work together to support better education, more resources and safer schools for every child in every neighborhood. Membership is open to all who believe in the national PTA mission and purpose.   Broward County Courts 954-831-6565 201 SE 6th Street TDD: 954-831-6364Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.browardclerk.org Sp, Cr North Regional Courthouse 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 South Regional Courthouse 3550 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33021 West Regional Courthouse 100 N. Pine Island Road Plantation, FL 33324   Family Court Services - Clerk's Ofc. 954-831-7693   Delinquency & Dependency Provides basic general information on how to obtain records. Domestic Violence Intake Unit        954-831-5520 201 SE 6th Street, #248 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Instruction on the law and assistance in the preparation of petitions for temporary injunctions (restraining orders) against domestic and repeat violence. Juvenile Division                              954-831-6311 201 SE 6th Street, #565 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Unified Family Court                        954-831-7752 Community Justice Program Offers mediation for neighborhood disputes including conflicts between children.