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Section III - County Commission Services
 Human Services
(See Also Children's Services, Elderly Programs and Sexual Assault)
Programs under the Human Services Department include:
• Evaluation, Training, Grants and Research
• Family Services
• Refugee Services
• Homeless Assistance
• Community Action Agency
Hotline and Help Lines
Disabilities Help Line
First Call for Help
Victim Hotline
First Call Seniors
Phone Friend
Sexual Assault Treatment Center
24-Hour Hotline
Substance Abuse
Teen Hotline |
954-467-4218
954-537-0211
954-537-0211
954-522-5220
954-523-1222
954-765-4159
954-761-RAPE
954-831-1551
954-467-8336 |
Program Development, Research and Evaluation
954-357-6978
www.broward.org/programdevelopment/grants.htm
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Suite A-300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
This Division is responsible for monitoring and evaluating human services provided by not-for-profit and for-profit community agencies through contracts with Broward County.
The Division's research and program development activities facilitate improvements in health, housing, human and community development services. The Division conducts community needs assessments and pertinent research as a prelude to developing training and monitoring the department's business plan. Through its Training Academy, it provides training and technical assistance to strengthen community services provision.
Staff conducts certification reviews of human services agencies to ensure the achievement of minimum administrative and programmatic thresholds, and to promote high performance standards in the provider community. They maintain a central repository of contracts and related documents for the Human Services Department. The Division also assists the department and community in identifying and securing federal, state and foundation funds for the provision of human services in Broward County.
Family Success Administration Division
www.broward.org/family
Governmental Center Annex
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A370
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
In partnership with community organizations, this division provides convenient access to human services for Broward County residents. Through its Family Success Centers, it delivers an array of services integrated in a client-friendly atmosphere, including:
• intake and assessment
• Family Matrix Case Management program
• emergency financial assistance
• employment information and referral
• child care information and referral
• housing counseling and assistance
• substance abuse counseling
• individual, group and family psychotherapy services
North Regional Family Success Center
954-786-2121
2011 N.W. 3rd Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(Serves Broward County east of 441 from the Palm Beach County line south to Commercial Boulevard)
Central Regional Family Success Center
954-497-1432
4200 N.W. 16th St., 5th Floor
Lauderhill, FL 33313
(Serves Broward County south of Commercial Boulevard to State Road 84)
South Regional Family Success Center
954-985-1920
Carver Ranches Multipurpose Center
4733 S.W. 18th Street
Hollywood, FL 33023
(Serves Broward County south of State Road 84 to the Miami-Dade County line)
Northwest Coral Springs Regional Family Success Center
954-761-2121
10077 N.W. 29th St.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(Serves Broward County west of 441 from the Palm Beach County line south to Commercial Boulevard)
Other programs of the Family Success Administration Division include Refugee Services, the Homeless Program and the Community Action Agency.
Refugee Services
954-537-2929
Human Services Building
2995 N. Dixie Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
This section provides services for refugee and recent entrants through bilingual and culturally competent case management.
Homeless Outreach Program
954-497-1432
4200 N.W. 6th St., 5th Floor
Lauderhill, FL 33313
The Homeless Program’s goal is to assist homeless individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency. Type of assistance provided includes employment and housing referral; placement in emergency/transitional shelter; intensive case management, family reunification, supportive counseling and bus passes.
Community Action Agency (CAA)
CSBG (Self-Sufficiency Case Management Services)
This program provides self-sufficiency services to residents near or below state poverty level guidelines to help stabilize the family and prevent homelessness. It also provides financial assistance to pay utility bills, rent and mortgage, educational costs, job training costs and child care costs for persons entering the work force. This agency has temporarily relocated. Call the Family Success Center closest to where you live for directions, or contact:
CAA Manager
954-761-2121
LIHEAP (Electric)
North of Oakland Park Boulevard 954-786-2121
South of Oakland Park Boulevard 954-497-1432
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