Empowering Parents Through Advocacy
The Advocacy Program at Broward Children’s Center empowers and educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs on important decisions involving their children.
One of our Special Needs Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children, and to help give them the greatest quality of life possible.
It is our goal to partner with families to ensure they are receiving the essential tools and support to effectively advocate for their children.
Our Advocacy Program helps assist families through:
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy Referrals
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Assistance
- Medicaid Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Programs
- Various community resources and support groups
- Family Empowerment Scholarship
- Individualized Family Support Plan (FSP) or Individualized
- Educational Plan (IEP) assistance and support
- Parent Advocacy Toolkit
- Receiving Comprehensive and Preventative Health Care
Additionally, we offer specialized services provided by one of our Special Needs Advocates in both Pompano Beach and Dania Beach, in the client’s home, at the child’s school or service provider, or over the phone as needed.
Caregivers who reside in Broward Country and have a child with special needs (ages 3 to 21), and meet the income criteria are eligible for services.
To inquire about eligibility for the BCC Advocacy Program, to speak to one of our Special Needs Advocates, or for any additional information, and to Apply please contact 954.290.5810 or email us.
