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City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: 305.673.7000

Community Services

" We are dedicated to being responsive to the needs of our youth, elders, and families by providing the highest quality of service and ensuring customer satisfaction with every interaction. "

We are dedicated to being responsive to the needs of our youth, elders, and families by providing the highest quality of service and ensuring customer satisfaction with every interaction.

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Resident & Elder Services

Grocery Program for Elderly
Rent/mortgage and Utility Assistance Program (Subject to Funding Availability)
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Liaison (First Come, First Serve)
Benefits Enrollment
Care Calls for Elderly
Community Referrals and Resources
Tenant Housing Defense Program Provided by Legal Services of Greater Miami Every Thursday: 10AM – 12PM and 1PM – 3PM
Free Tax Preparation for Income Eligible Households (February - April)

Learn More About Resident & Elder Services

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Youth & Family

Parent-Child Program
Parenting Classes
Home-based Parenting Guidance

Family Pathways
Care Coordination
Wrap-around Services
Educational Advocacy
Mental Health Therapy

All-stars (Middle School Youth Enrichment Program)
After-school Programming In Partnership with Teen Club Miami Beach
Academic Support
Entrepreneurship
Summer Camp

Learn More About Youth and Family Programs

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The Office of Community Services (OCS) targets the following populations through partnerships, coalitions and special initiatives.

  • Youth (elementary and high-school-aged) 
  • Elders 
  • Families 
  • Community-based providers needing support to meet outcomes deliverables for the Miami Beach Service Partnership 
  • Through partnerships, coalitions and special initiatives, the OCS serves and advocates for these populations with the primary focus on accessing services offered by community-based providers. Examples of these strategies and direct services include becoming an ACCESS Florida for the Department of Children and Families and an Access Point for the Aging Resource Center, in conjunction with the Alliance for Aging 
  • Coordinating monthly community service projects and public workshops targeting our service population 
  • Implementing the Youth Empowerment Network (formerly known as the (Truancy Prevention Program) serving 50 youth and their families 
  • Conducting home visits and assessments for youth and families facing educational, familial, and service problems 
  • Providing advocacy for those youth facing educational problems including the need for testing and placement in special education programming 


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Services

FREE Legal Assistance for Tenant Housing Defense

Free Legal Advice

This is your opportunity to get free legal advice on housing matters! Every Thursday Miami Beach residents can make in-person appointments to speak with a legal professional for housing issues.

Register

Registration is recommended. Call 305-673-7491 or email housing@miamibeachfl.gov.

Office Hours

10 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM – 3 PM

Free Tax Preparation

During tax season, please call 305-673-7491 for more information

Community Services Partners

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    Feeding South Florida

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    Jewish Community Services

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    Legal Services of Miami

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    Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. ("LHANC")

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    Project UP-START

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    The Chilren's Trust

Office Information

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Alba Tarre

Department Director
We are dedicated to being responsive to the needs of our residents by providing the highest quality of service and support while ensuring customer satisfaction with every interaction.