Who Qualifies

• Refugees: All clients with this immigration status are eligible for refugee services
• Asylees: Asylum is granted to individuals that fit the refugee definition. 
• Parolees: Cuban & Haitian parolees are eligible for refugee services (no restrictions on the type of parole). Parolees of other nationalities are ineligible for all services. The only exceptions are a few persons of any nationality paroled into the US with the specific notation “Paroled as a Refugee” or “Paroled as an Asylee” on their I-94 or other documentation. 

How to apply

Parents meeting the above critera must be:

• Referred by a refugee service agency for child care financial assistance.
• Working and or attending education/training program a minimum of 20 hours per week; OR participating in  employability services.
• Contact one of the offices below to schedule an appointment.
• Bring the referral form with you to the appointment.

These documents are required:

• Completed referral from the referring agency 
• Immigration documents 
• Social Security Cards for all household members (if applicable)
• Documentation of age for all children (i.e. Birth Certificate, Court Records)
• Income documentation for parent/guardians, and spouse if applicable
• Current photo ID of client (and spouse if applicable)
• If you are enrolled in a training/educational activity, bring original documentation with proof of enrollment, (i.e., validated class schedule reflecting hours of enrollment)

Locations

Eligibility Offices

Open Monday - Friday  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Miami Gardens
16401 NW 25 Avenue, Room 107
Miami, Florida  33054
305-626-7969
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Naranja
13955 SW 264 Street
Miami, Florida  33032
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