​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Human services department (HSD) “In Action” 1 day tour is being offered to students who are enrolled into any higher education institution in the country and who are interested in learning more about human services careers in government.

This is an incredible opportunity for students to learn about the work that is being done in Broward County and the many ways we serve this community. Students will visit the County offices in Government Center East during the first half of the tour where they will learn about the important roles within human services and then go to the agency they selected during the second half of the tour​ for an in-person experience about the services provided to the citizens of Broward. 


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Kindly note, students will need to make arrangements to transport themselves from one location to the next as we are not providing transportation from the County offices to the agencies. ​Also, lunch is not being offered during the tour. Students are welcomed to bring their own lunch, purchase food in the many surrounding restaurants or they can purchase lunch in our cafeteria​


Please make a selection (1st and 2nd choice) after watching the following video, and from the list below, of the agency you would like to visit during the tour. Currently, we are only able to offer students one site visit per tour. 

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  • ​​​​BARD - The Broward Addiction Recovery Division has a variety of programs geared to meet the needs of adult clients (i.e. 18 and older) as they continue to sustain their recovery from drug and alcohol use. Their programs are customized to service clients at various levels of care utilizing a wide array of treatment modalities. They have a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical, medical and nutritional services to meet the needs of our clients. Services range from Detoxification, Residential, Outpatient and Medication Assisted Treatment.
Learn More about BARD

  • EVSD - The Elderly and Veterans Services Divisio​n, utilizing a holistic service delivery approach, empowers elders, veterans of all ages and their families/caregivers to improve their quality of life through supports that promote self-sufficiency and aging in place. Division services include Customer Relations and Senior Services, Community Care for the Elderly, and Behavioral Health.
Learn More about EVSD

  • ​FS​AD - The Family Success Administration Division provides emergency assistance and case management services through 4 programs to prevent the citizens of Broward County from experiencing homelessness, evictions, foreclosures, loss of electric and water services and assist with tuition, financial management, employment, transportation, nutrition, and childcare.
Learn More about FSAD

  • CISD - The Crisis Intervention and Support Division was established to align the synergies of the direct service programs at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC) and Justice Service for a joint approach to public safety. CISD provides services at no cost to program participants. The Nancy J. Cotterman Center is the County's only Certified Sexual Assault Program, Accredited Child Advocacy Center, and Child Protection Team in Broward County. NJCC serves survivors of child abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Services includes therapy, advocacy, case coordination, crisis intervention, forensic medical exams, forensic interviews, accompaniment, and psychological evaluations.
​​​​Learn More about CISD​

  • ​​HOSS-D – The Housing Options, Solutions, Support Division in partnership with the community, is working primarily to assist Broward County homeless in finding safe, affordable, and clean new lodging and to ensure Broward County constituents’ rights are respected. All the HOSS-D sections work closely with other governmental, state, and local organizations to address the root causes of homelessness and how to create and enhance sustainable solutions.​​​​
Learn More about HOSS-D​​

  • ​​CPD - The Community Partnerships Division is responsible for the comprehensive system of care that addresses the physical and behavioral health needs of Broward County residents, including those with disabilities. CPD provides public centered grants administration, policy development, and procurement opportunities and participates in community development and outreach activities.
Learn More about CPD

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Below are the application dates and deadlines. Students are encouraged to apply early as spaces are limited. PLEASE MAKE SURE to call or email us to cancel if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to make room for ​other interested students.​


​​Application Deadline
Tour Dates
May 22, 2024
May 28, 2024
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​To apply, please click on the link below. We will reach out to you after you apply soon thereafter for a follow up.


Submit App​lication​

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If you have any additional questions, please call 954-357-6463 or email hsduniversitypracticumprogra​m@broward.org​​​​​
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