Health and safety

• The Miami-Dade County Health Department's Special Immunizations Program will provide free back-to-school immunizations for children between the ages of 2 months and 18 years at various locations. Additional free events will take place on Aug. 6 in Tamiami Park and on Aug. 11 in Miami Springs. Find out what types of immunization your child needs.
• Make sure to find the right primary care provider for your child, as well as information on insurance options such as Florida KidCare.
• Do your part to make sure your child arrives at school safely by learning more about the importance of car seats, booster seats and seat belts.
• The Miami-Dade Police Department offers helpful child safety tips for inside and outside the home, while Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue provides a list to make sure your child arrives at school and at home safely.

Preparing for college

• It's never too early to start investing in your child's college education. Prepay the cost of college tuition with the Florida Prepaid College Plan.

Tutoring

• From October 3 through May 15, experienced educators will be available to help children from grades K-12 reinforce their school work in a small group setting for FREE. Students must bring their assignments, textbooks, workbooks or whatever they want extra help on and tutors will guide them.

Free and low-cost activities

• In preparation for the upcoming school year, children can receive free book bags and school supplies Aug. 15 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Free food, kids’ activities, like bounce houses, music, and other entertainment, will be provided at this event.
• All work and no play makes for one cranky kid. Reward your child's dedication to academics. Enjoy a day at one of Miami-Dade Park & Recreation's tot-lots or playgrounds. If your kids need coaxing to step away from the couch and video games, have them visit smallstep.gov to learn the importance of staying active and eating healthy.
   

Helping underprivileged kids get ready for school

• Many kids in our community need your help in order to get ready for school. Find out more information on how to contribute school supplies.

To learn more about the County’s back-to-school guide residents can visit http://www.miamidade.gov/infocenter/09-back_to_school.asp.