Scholarships Now Available
Community Advisory Committees are currently accepting applications for their annual scholarships in the amount of $1,500. Scholarships are awarded to individuals from CAC target areas that are currently enrolled in a college or vocational program, or have plans to attend college or a vocational school in the Fall.
- Download the application
(2.2 MB)
Community Service Centers
Miami-Dade County has so much to offer families. You can receive free computer training classes, assistance with childcare, family support services, energy assistance, emergency food and shelter, and so much more. These and many more services are available at your Community Service Centers.
Elderly Services
Miami-Dade County is a great place for seniors! There are a variety of programs and services available to help our elderly residents remain active, engaged, and improve their quality of life.
Miami-Dade County Needs You
You are the missing piece of the puzzle, become active in your community through citizen participation by attending your local Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings. CAC’s are utilized to foster and sustain civic engagement in communities located in targeted areas.
Community Action and Human Services
Streamlining the delivery of resources to targeted communities including children, seniors and families through advocacy, education and service delivery.
Head Start now accepting applications for the 2013-14 School Year
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Miami-Dade County's Head Start / Early Head Start Program is still accepting applications for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages three (3) and four (4) years old to participate in the 2013-2014 program year. To be eligible, children must be at least three years of age on or before September 1, 2013.
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Caring for the elderly -- "There's no place like home"
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Olga Reinoso sits in her favorite chair and looks out the window at the children playing in the park across the street from her apartment. At 84 years of age, Ms. Reinoso is one of many seniors and individuals living with a disability who rely on the Home Care Program provided by Miami-Dade Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD). |
Utility assistance available
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Miami-Dade County is currently assisting individuals and families with paying their utility bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program assists individuals with paying their utility bills (gas and electric), individuals may qualify to receive up to $900.00 in assistance. |
Child Care Waiting List and Applications
Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services and the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. jointly provide child care services for children ages 0 to 5 years of age. You can apply for this service online.
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ChildCare Providers can use the
"Provider login" link
in the left column of the
Child Care Online Lookup application
to report your monthly attendance.
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