Community resources in the South Florida that are available to assist families in times of need are Community Action and Human Services of Miami-Dade, Florida Department of Children and Families, Family Central (Miami-Dade), and The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade.

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Community Action and Human Services of Miami-Dade empowers families, individuals and communities through the provision of comprehensive social services such as Head Start/ Early Head Start, Community Resource Centers, and Domestic Violence Assistance.

• Community Action and Human Services of Miami-Dade: https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/socialservices/home.page

The Florida Department of Children & Families has several programs that can help Florida families including ACCESS Florida, Adult Services,  and Child Care.

• Florida Department of Children and Families: http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs

Family Central (Miami-Dade) provides family services such as Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) and Nurturing Parenting Program for Parents.

• Family Central (Miami-Dade): https://www.familycentral.org/mdcfamilysupportservices

The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade seeks to create change for women and girls through advocacy, investment, and impact. They connect women in the community to services and programs.

• The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade: https://womensfundmiami.org/resources/