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YOU WEATHERED THE STORM. LET US HELP YOU THROUGH THE AFTERMATH. Project C.O.P.E. is here to help you cope so you never lose hope. OUR PROVIDERS OFFER GROUP COUNSELING, FAMILY COUNSELING, AND COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS AT NO COST. WHETHER YOU ARE CALLING FOR YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE, 211 INTRODUCES YOU TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND SERVICES – FROM MENTAL HEALTH TO HOUSING INSTABILITY. 211 provides local referrals to a variety of services, including the following: Veterans Support Trauma/Violence Prevention & Intervention Suicide Prevention Domestic Abuse Prevention Employment Assistance Grief And Loss Health Services Housing/Shelter Legal Services Mental Health/Counseling Services Food and Meals Tax Assistance Child Care/Early Learning Disaster Planning & Recovery PUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST. The key to overcoming obstacles is building resilience. Finding ways to adapt with a healthy mindset in challenging situations can increase resiliency in individuals. The following tips will assist in coping with a disaster or traumatic event. Process the event in your own time: Re-establish a routine and remember, feelings can come and go in waves. You and your family may be moody and withdrawn at certain times, frozen with grief and fear at other times. There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to feel after a traumatic event so don’t try to dictate what you/your family should be thinking or feeling. Connect with others What communities do you belong to and how can you sustain contact with a sense of balance? Asking yourself these questions and finding small ways to build connections can go a long way in fostering resilience. Avoid consuming too much media or reliving the trauma: Repetitious thinking or viewing horrific images over and over can overwhelm your nervous system, making it harder to think clearly. Partake in activities that keep your mind occupied (read, watch a movie, cook, play with your kids), so you’re not dedicating all your energy and attention to the traumatic event. Don’t rush decisions: Making big life decisions about home, work, or family while traumatized will only increase the stress in your life. If possible, try to wait until life has settled down, you’ve regained your emotional balance, and you’re better able to think clearly. Additional Resources Project C.O.P.E. (Kreyòl Ayisyen) PDF, opens in a new tab Project C.O.P.E. (Español) PDF, opens in a new tab Florida Disaster – Make a Plan opens in a new tab Disaster Distress Helpline – Crisis Counseling and Support opens in a new tab Call or text 1-800-985-5990 For Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ASL callers): Connect directly to an ASL agent by selecting the “ASL Now” option on the helpline website or call 1-800-985-5990 from a videophone.
Independent Living If you are in foster care currently, view the Independent Living section for Youth and Young Adult centered information including your rights and expectations. Youth and Young Adults If you’re a youth or young adult in Florida’s child welfare system, we know that you’ve likely been through a lot. Because of this, we want to make sure that you’re in a place – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – where you can recover, grow, and feel the love that you deserve. Youth and Young Adult Resources Caregivers Information and resources for Caregivers and Other Caring Adults. Caregivers and Caring Adults Resources Children's Ombudsman The single state authority on mental health and substance use disorder, and responsible for the oversight of a statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults through a community-based provider network. Children’s Ombudsman Resources Office of Continuing Care The Florida Department of Children and Families recognizes that the transition into adulthood can be tough for young people. For current and former foster youth, it can be even more difficult without an existing support system. The Office of Continuing Care, part of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity, offers free, one-on-one help for young people who are about to or have recently transitioned out of foster care, aiming to make the leap into adulthood a positive experience. If you are between the ages of 18 and 26 and you have or will age out of foster care in Florida (including extended foster care), give us a call! The Office of Continuing Care, part of Hope Florida, provides these services: Connects you to existing resources in your area to help you thrive as an independent young adult. Guides you in accessing special services available to former foster youth. Gives you a support system to help you with the next steps on your path to adulthood. When you call the Hope Line, you’ll speak with a Hope Navigator who walk with you on the path to independence. Call 833-GET-HOPE (833-438-4673) Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT) Access local resources online by visiting HopeFlorida.com and choosing "I Need Help."
Foster Care Foster Care Contact the Foster Information Center Call the Foster Information Center 1-833-678-3735 Request a Call or Email Learn about foster care Overview You have something unique to offer our system of care! Foster parents are integral members of a child’s “team” and ensure all the child’s needs are met. Foster Care Overview How Do I Become a Foster Parent? Prospective foster parents work with local community organizations to complete the licensing process. More Information about becoming a foster parent Meeting the Challenges of Fostering Foster parents are not tasked with this alone, each child comes with a team dedicated to their well-being. More Information about meeting the challenges of fostering Support, definitions, and resources Support Fostering You don't have to become a foster parent to support fostering. More Information about supporting fostering Fostering Definitions Terms and definitions. More Information (PDF) about fostering definitions Resources Find useful resources. More Information about foster care resources More foster care topics Rewards of Being a Foster Parent Many foster parents and their families choose to keep their homes active and continue accepting children because they find the experience so meaningful and rewarding. More Information about the rewards of being a foster parent Levels of Foster Care Licensure This licensure type is designed for relatives and non-relatives who have an existing relationship with the child from whom they are seeking licensure. More Information about foster care licensure levels Contacts If you are interested in learning more about whether fostering is right for your family, please call Florida’s Foster Information Center toll-free at 1-833-678-3735 . More Information about foster care contacts
Broward County Water and Wastewater Services — County Commission Meeting, Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM Agenda item 1.G (board_appointments) MOTION TO APPOINT Kit Jordan to the North Perry Airport Community Advisory Committee in the “one resident from the City of Pembroke Pines, nominated by the District 1 County Commissioner” category. (Commissioner Rich) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material 1-G, dated August 20, 2026, submitted at the request of Commissioner Nan Rich. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor McKinzie was inaudible during the vote. ACTION: (T-11:28 AM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie requested being shown voting in the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. Exhibits: Regular Meeting Additional Material 1-G, dated August 20, 2026 Source: https://broward.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=MADA&ID=1404835&GUID=05EA0B2D-A59B-4081-822D-1E98BB0E55AD
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