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Haitian Community Resource Fair
Health Information * School Resources * Face Painting * Giveaways * Food * Games & More! All free and open to the public.
The Haitian Families Support Committee of the Broward Children's Strategic Plan
Sept. 10 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
Flier (with vendor registration info)
2016 Children's Behavioral Health Resource Fair
Resource Fair * FREE Admission * Food Trucks Available for Lunch. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Broward County Behavioral Health Partnership and Broward County Public Schools Student Services
Sept. 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Coconut Creek
Children with Special Needs Family Resource Fair
Join us for a fun and informative day the whole family will enjoy! Parents can learn more about resources available through special needs organizations in Broward County, while kids can participate in a variety of exciting activities. Special Needs Booths * Activities * Entertainment * Quiet Area * Giveaways & Refreshments.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital At Memorial
Sept. 17 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Davie
Food Truck & Fun Night
Open to the entire community. Bring your family and friends! Food Trucks * Music * Bounce Houses * Raffles * Face Painting & Much More!
Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County
Sept. 21| 5 - 9:00 p.m.
Plantation
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Request For Qualifications
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Communication and Outreach Consulting Services
The Children's Services Council of Broward County (CSC) is requesting qualifications from reputable vendors for development of a new communication and outreach plan, which the CSC will use to educate residents about CSC programs and services as well as community wide resources available for children and families in Broward County.
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Awards, Fundraisers & Community Service
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Chefs Up Front Annual Fundraiser
Join us at this unique event featuring 10 renowned local chefs who will be preparing a 5-course dinner tableside. Each chef will be hosting a table of 10 guests. 100% of the proceeds will go towards Cooking Matters programming throughout South Florida. FLIPANY is the lead partner of Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters and Cooking Matters at the Store programs, which connects families with healthy food by teaching them how to prepare nutritious, tasty meals on a limited budget.
FLIPANY
Aug. 26 | Reception 6:00 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
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CSC Broward Trainings
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Infant Mental Health
Creative Tools to Confidently Lead Groups
Understanding Sexual Orientation Identity
The CSC Online Learning Center (OLC)
This is a free training website created for any person serving children and families in Broward County. The OLC offers quality and relevant courses that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere there is Internet access. Just register, enroll and view.
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Conferences, Trainings
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10-Week Nurturing Parenting and 6-Week Career Advancement
Nurturing Parent Series:
- Topics include: Positive Discipline Strategies, Stress Management, Communication, Building a Child's Self-Worth, Child Development, Family Morals, Values & Rules
Career Advancement Series:
- Topics include: Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Job Search Strategies, Using Job Search Engines, Creating LinkedIn Profile, Telephone Etiquette & Customer Service 101, Tips & Tools for Career Advancement
Jack & Jill Children's Center
Starting Sept. 1
Fort Lauderdale
Maternal Depression Awareness Workshop
Postpartum Depression is the most common complication of childbirth, regularly unrecognized, nevertheless a devastating disorder. Studies estimate that at least 15% to 20% of women who give birth suffer from this condition. It is imperative to educate not only the professionals in this field but the population in general about this disorder. Register today for our next workshop.
The Postpartum Healing and Education Center
Sept. 7 | 9 - 11:00 a.m.
Cooper City
Flier
(with information also on Nurturing Parenting Program® Facilitator Training)
2016 Child Protection Summit: Registration Now Open
The annual Summit is the largest child welfare event in Florida and the Department anticipates more than 2,800 child welfare professionals and related partners, including: attorneys, case managers, child advocates, child protective investigators and supervisors, Child Protection Team staff, child welfare trainers, court staff, DCF staff, relative and non-relative caregivers, foster and adoptive parents, Guardians ad Litem, judges, law enforcement, juvenile justice professionals, educators, service providers, and youth.
The Florida Department of Children and Families
Sept. 7-9
Orlando
Save the Date: 7th Annual Teens' Transition To Life Summit
An informative day for youth with learning differences who are interested in college, vocational education & other options in life after high school. The day also includes workshops intended for parents supporting youth transitioning to adulthood. Registration link will be available on
CSCBroward.org on Sept. 1.
The Children's Services Council of Broward County
Sept. 24 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
"No More Family Secrets" Conference
Free to the public family-friendly event. Free Food and Entertainment * Celebrity Appearances TBA.
Hosanna's Exposed The Conversation
Sept. 24 | 2 - 6:00 p.m.
Hallandale Beach
Flier
(with sponsorship info)
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ONGOING
YouthBUILD
* Get your GED * Gain Leadership Skills * Obtain a national certification in the Construction Industry * Receive hands-on work experience. Eligibility Requirements: Must be between 18-24 years of age, high school drop-out OR currently in an alternative school with one of the following requirements (see flier).
OIC of South Florida
Enrollment Starting Aug. 1
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We'll be showing "Saving Grace," a documentary that focused on HIV/AIDS in Broward County. Come out and support our efforts in spreading HIV/AIDS awareness in our community. Our goal is to get the community to start having conversations about HIV/AIDS and to get our youth to engage in healthy sexual practices.
Broward County Task Force SpeakOut Team
Kick-Off Mentor Program Parent Meeting
Free program for girls 10-18 years old. Leadership * Self Awareness * Education * Service to the Community.
Aug. 27 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Mentor Recruitment: Become a mentor today!
Aug. 28 | 4 - 6:00 p.m.
Davie
My Future...My Choice! Mentoring Program for Broward Girls
Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us every 2nd Saturday. Program activities include: Community Service, Cultural Programs, College Campus Visits, Physical Fitness. Seminars on topics such as: Health/Wellness, Career Counseling, Financial Freedom, College Planning, Self-Esteem. Parent/guardian must accompany student to first meeting.
My Future My Choice Inc.
Beginning Sept. 10 | 10:30 a.m.
Fort Lauderdale
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Because Of Fear, I Said It In Poetry: Speaking Up and Rhyming Out
On-Call Leadership (Working with youth ages 9-17)
2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month
Northwest Gardens Leasing Office
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
Grief Support Groups for the Entire Family
Welcoming children, teens, young adults and families seeking support after the loss of a loved one. In partnership with VITAS Healthcare, the free Peer Support Groups run across Miami-Dade and Broward County. Offering a safe and comfortable environment for participants to explore their emotions along with their peers. Complimentary pizza dinner provided before all group meetings.
Children's Bereavement Center
Every Wednesday of the month
NJCC Counseling Unit No-Cost Services
The Counseling Unit at NJCC provides forensically sensitive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults victimized by the crime of sexual abuse/assault and child victims of physical abuse. Services are also provided to non-offending family members.
Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC)
Flier
Ongoing Grief Support Group
Providing free grief support groups to children ages 3 years old through high school and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Tomorrow's Rainbow
Services occur twice a month on Saturdays or Mondays
Website | Flier
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Pregnant? Warning: Zika can cause certain birth defects. There is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus infection, but there are a number of ways to protect your pregnancy. Please click for resources from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Broward County.
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