Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services
This agency is known as Gulf Coast JFCS for short. It is a not-for-profit group. They offer a variety of programs to individuals and families in need.
Broward
Broward
Polk County Residential Care Services - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Fishing Program - Freedom Waters Foundation
This group has a fishing program that helps to build upon life skills through fishing and interacting with their volunteers. They take children and adults with life threatening illnesses or disabilities out to fish. Veterans may also join. The group provides tackle and bait. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Boat Outings - Freedom Waters Foundation
Freedom Waters Foundation provides Adaptive Sailing. This program teaches people with disabilities to sail to the best of their ability. Please call or visit website for more information.
Freedom Waters Foundation
This group is a nonprofit. It offers marine-based programs. The group works to enhance the lives of children, individuals with special needs, and veterans. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs Include:
- Adaptive Sailing
- Boat Outings
- Fishing
- Veterans Program
Fort Lauderdale Office
2860 W St Rd 84, Ste 109
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Free Phones for Hearing/Speech Impaired-Florida Telecommunications Relay Service (FTRI)
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
(FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System-The Florida Department of Transportation
This system is a free phone and internet resource that provides real-time traffic information for all of Florida. Callers can also access public transit, airport and seaport information. Please call or visit the website for more info.
- Services:
- Accidents
- Commuter Travel Times
- Congestion
- Construction
- Lane Closures
- Severe Weather Affecting Traffic
AMI Kids
Safe and affordable legal help with immigration. It is family based and the services you get will be made to fit your needs.
We help kids develop confidence and competency in vital life skills and educational areas.
The Programs we offer are:
- Day Treatment
- Family Services- home based family counseling and intervention
- Infinity Schools - alternative school for those unable to perform in public school
- Residential
- WINGS -cares for the special needs of delinquent, pregnant young women
Call for more information.
Child Welfare Services - Department of Children and Families
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Include:
- Adoption
- Becoming a Foster Parent
- Child Care
- Children's Legal Services
- Community-Based Care
- Family Safety
- Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
- Youth & Young Adults
Choices Program, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment-Memorial Regional Hospital
Memorial Regional Hospital, Choice Program provides Intensive Outpatient Program for adults (ages 18 years of age and over). Patients get group therapy 3 times a week and individual therapy 1 times a week plus medication.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Substance abuse
For more information call 954.276.3400 or go to website.