Best Resources For Parents In South Florida
The Children's Trust
3150 SW 3rd Avenue (Coral Way)
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 571-5700
www.thechildrenstrust.org
In 2002, Miami-Dade voters approved a tax aimed at improving the resources and support system needed to help children and their families. Since then, the Children's Trust has published summer and after school program guides and helped families find the resources they need – from academic to youth violence prevention programs.
MomsMiami, Published by The Miami Herald
This is not just another blog. The site offers guides for the different stages of parenting from where to find after-hours childcare to coping with head lice. It also features regular blog mothers (and a handful of fathers) who chime in on issues of the day -- from shopping to holiday activities for kids to the impact romantic movies will have on young girls. It also helps parents find the best places where to swap their children's clothing or booster seats.
Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc.
7990 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33183
(305) 271-9797
www.ptopmiami.org
This parent resource center focuses on families and adults with disabilities. Their programs help families in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties find the best agencies available to help find the best early education programs, vocational programs, employment and college opportunities. The agency also educates families about that laws that protect the rights of children and adults with disabilities.
Broward Family Life Magazine
browardfamilylife.parenthood.com
The monthly magazine lists many resources available to parents on their website from coupons to contests. Every year, they feature a contest -- known as Cover Angels -- to determine which child will appear on their cover. Their popular features include a list of popular baby names and articles on how best to treat everything from ear infections to a how much television your children should watch.
Broward County Public Schools Online Resource Guide
600 SE Third Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 321-0000
www.broward.k12.fl.us
This is a great guide for students looking to apply for financial aid because it includes links and informational guides on what the FCAT is and what parents and students need to know. It also links students to fun activities available through the Department of Labor to help young children think about what careers they may want to pursue.