Miami Dade County

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Social Service & Welfare Organizations, Public & Social Services, Social Service Organizations

Latitude:25.780784 Longitude:-80.196583
701 NW 1st Ct Fl 14
Miami, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County is a local government agency that provides comprehensive social services to individuals and families in Miami-Dade County. Their Community Action and Human Services department aims to empower families, individuals, and communities by offering a range of services. These services include free child services through the Head Start/Early Head Start program, assistance for economically disadvantaged individuals and families through Community Resource Centers, domestic violence intervention and prevention services, programs for immigrant communities through the Office of New Americans, and mortgage relief assistance. They also offer various home assistance programs such as weatherization assistance, rental and other assistance for the homeless or those facing eviction, home rehabilitation programs, and residential construction mitigation programs. Additionally, they provide senior services like Meals on Wheels, adult day care, home care assistance, and senior volunteer programs. The department also offers substance abuse treatment programs, veteran services, disability services, computer training, and employment services for youth. Overall, Miami-Dade County focuses on addressing hardships associated with poverty and improving the well-being and self-sufficiency of its residents.