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.

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

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

Miami-Dade County Condominium Special Assessment Program.

The Condominium Special Assessment Program is designed to provide funding assistance to help condominium owners in Miami-Dade County pay for special assessment requirements that arise from rehabilitation and repairs due to applicable building integrity recertification requirements.

Please click here for eligibility requirements and how to apply

Mortgage/Rent/Utility Assistance
As Funds Allow. Learn more...
To learn about assistance available from Miami Dade County, visit the ERAP Program website
Food Distribution
FREE Monthly Food Distributions on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month
9 AM - 12 PM
4300 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33140
Free Legal Assistance for Tenant Housing Defense
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.
10 AM - 12 PM
& 1 PM - 3 PM
765 17 Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Registration is Recommended:
Call: 305.673.7491
Email: housing@miamibeachfl.gov
Free Tax Preparation
During tax season.
Please call 305-673-7491 for more information

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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

Location

765 17 Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Free Tax Preparation

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