Resources

Metro Dade Child Development Services
Provides resources and referrals for selection of child care programs, before and after school care programs, summer programs, and subsidized care.
305-373-3521

Community Committee for Developmentally Handicapped/(C.C.D.H.) Human Assistance Network Direction Service/(H.A.N.D.S.)

Offers assistance to help identify and locate services for children with special needs and their families.
305-594-4466 or 305-596-1160

Parent to Parent
Offers families of children with special needs free advocacy, education, information, and support.
305-271-9797

Child Find
Identifies and evaluates children aged birth through 21 years who may have disabilities and would benefit from special education services.
305-274-3501 (for children 3 years and older)
305-243-5600 (for children under 3 years old) North
305-663-5080 (for children under 3 years old) South

Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
Coordinates medical services for children under 21 years of age who have complex medical conditions and meet eligibility requirements.
305-325-2830

Disabled Children’s Relief Fund
Provides grants to families with no health insurance for assistive devices, equipment, and rehabilitative services.
516-377-1605

FDLRS South
Provides support to educators, parents, and other professionals of children with exceptionalities.
305-274-3501