DADE COUNTY
AGENCY NAME: CENTER FOR FAMILY & CHILDREN ENRICHMENT, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: KATHY GREEN, CLINICAL COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1825 NW 167TH STREET
CITY, STATE: OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA 33055
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 624-7450
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: 4-17 MALES & FEMALES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 200 MONTHLY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS
AGENCY NAME: SWITCHBOARD OF MIAMI-NEW INCENTIVES PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: MELISSA MARTINEZ, COUNSELOR
STREET ADDRESS: 75 SW 8TH STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 358-1640 EXT.32
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT-RISK YOUTH, DRUG AN ALCOHOL’S AND RUNAWAYS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 120 A DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: ART INSTRUCTION
AGENCY NAME: SWITCHBOARD OF MIAMI-FAMILY PACT PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: VICKI RUBIN, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 75 SW 8TH STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 358-1640
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: NONRESIDENTIAL COUNSELING CINS/FINS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 20
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: COUNSELING AND EDUCATION
AGENCY NAME: THE BERTHA ABBES CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: PHIL MCGUIRE
STREET ADDRESS: 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD.
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 893-7400
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: SEVERELY EMOTIONAL DISTURBED SEED AND EH CHILDREN
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 625
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: TEACHING, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
AGENCY NAME: SWITCHBOARD OF MIAMI-LINK PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: NELDA BARRON, COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 75 SW 8TH STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 358-1640
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUNG ADULTS 12 TO 20
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: NOT APPLICABLE
AGENCY NAME: PERRINE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: SAMUEL MCKINNON, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 9955 WEST INDIGO STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 233-9325
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LOW INCOME-TARGETED ARE YOUTH 8 TO 18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 400
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: SOCIAL WORK
AGENCY NAME: RAINBOW CLUB
CONTACT PERSON: HARLENE WALKER, SUPERVISOR
STREET ADDRESS: 6120 N.W. 7TH AVENUE
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 758-1369
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: PREGNANT AND PARENTING ADOLESCENTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 40 TO 45
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DROP-IN-CENTER ACTIVITIES WITH MOTHER AND CHILDREN (CHILDCARE).
AGENCY NAME: MIAMI-MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: LUISA M. PEREZ-BRITO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2141 SW FIRST STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33135
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 643-1660
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK YOUTH AGES 13-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 5
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: TUTORING, SUPPORT COUNSELING
AGENCY NAME: METRO-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT-YOUTH SER. BEREAU
CONTACT PERSON: DETECTIVE TRUITT, DETECTIVE
STREET ADDRESS: 9105 N.W. 25TH STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 471-2160
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: PREVENTION PROGRAMS (PALS) ANY JUVENILES IN GANGS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI
CONTACT PERSON: RANDEE-SUE KRAMER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1790 SW 27TH STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33145
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 445-0555
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: HIGH RISK DELINQUENTS AGES 17
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 26
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: MENTORING PROGRAM, VOLUNTEER SUPERVISION TIME.
AGENCY NAME: HERE’S HELP INC.
CONTACT PERSON: STEVE SAFFRON, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 15100 N.W. 27TH AVENUE
CITY, STATE: OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 685-8201
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: DRUG ABUSE AGES 13-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: RESIDENTIAL 18
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA SE-DIVISION
CONTACT PERSON: KELLY GRIMM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSISSTANT
STREET ADDRESS: 800 N.W. 15 STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI. FLORIDA 33136
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 324-1262
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES BIRTH TO 18 YEARS OLD
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 400 MONTHLY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: VOLUNTEERS FOR INFANTS, TEACHER ASSISTANCE OR ANY OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE
AGENCY NAME: ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: ANITA RAFKY, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT
STREET ADDRESS: 3650 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 576-1512
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: HISPANIC & OTHER MINORITY GROUPS 5 TO 19, MALES AND FEMALES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 1400 YEARLY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: FIELD TRIPS & EVENTS WITH IN 22 SCHOOLS. HAITIAN COUNSELOR NEEDED.
AGENCY NAME: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MIAMI, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: STEPHANIE GRAY, YOUTH COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2805 SW 32ND AVENUE
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 32233
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 446-9910
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 5-15 MALES & FEMALES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 1000
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: TUTORS, HOMEWORK GROUP, ETC.
AGENCY NAME: AFTER SCHOOL HOUSE
CONTACT PERSON: MACEO PICKETT,. DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 6121 SW 68 STREET
CITY, STATE: SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 667-0555
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH 7TH GRADE
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 50
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: TUTORING
AGENCY NAME: HRS FOSTER CARE & ADOPTIONS & RELATED SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: CHRIS OBIOHA, COUNSELOR
STREET ADDRESS: 11540 SW 1ST STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33140
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 325-2684
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: 0-18 YEARS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 25-50
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: SOCIAL WORK AND CLERICAL SUPPORT STAFF.
AGENCY NAME: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
CONTACT PERSON: PAUL SWEENEY, JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, PRO. DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 4343 WEST FLAGER SUITE 404
CITY, STATE: MIAMI. FLORIDA 33134
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 372-7800
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 11-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 8,000 YEARLY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: CASE MANAGEMENT INTAKE CONFERENCE PICK-PROGRAM (PROVIDE TRAINING FOR JOBS) PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUPS.
AGENCY NAME: OPA LOCKA EARLY INTERVENTION
CONTACT PERSON: DR. TERRI CONWARD, DIVISION DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1701 N.W. 30
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 620-7094
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 181 MONTHLY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE LEVEL
AGENCY NAME: ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: ANITA RAFKY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
STREET ADDRESS: 3650 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 576-1512
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MINORITY YOUTH AGES 5-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 100
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (JUNIOR HIGH) FOR FIRST TIME OFFENDERS, GANG MEMBERS AND UNRULY CHILDREN WITH DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS. THIS AGENCY ALSO ORGANIZES CLUBS IN PARKS IN INNER CITIES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GANGS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD STAY WITH ONE CLASS FOR THE ENTIRE SEMESTER AND WOULD ASSIST THE TEACHER IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
AGENCY NAME: THE BERTHA ABBESS CHILDREN’S CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: BLANCA GARCIA
STREET ADDRESS: 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD.
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 893-7400
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: SED AND EH CHILDREN
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 625
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE DUTIES OF THE INTERN DEPEND ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM. THIS MAY INCLUDE CONTROL OF CLASSES IN THE SUPERVISION OF A SOCIAL WORKER AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH THE CHILDREN.
AGENCY NAME: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MIAMI, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: STEPHANIE GRAY, YOUTH COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2805 SW 32ND AVENUE
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 32233
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 446-9910
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALES AGES 5-17
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 200
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. OFFERS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, AND ATHLETIC LEAGUES.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD HAVE TO WORK IN THE SUMMER, AS THIS AGENCY CANNOT ACCOMMODATE THE INTERN FOR 40 HOURS PER WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. INTERN WOULD ORGANIZE AND SUPERVISE THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES.
AGENCY NAME: JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI
CONTACT PERSON: JUDITH LIEBER, ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1790 SW 27TH STREET
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33145
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 933-9820
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: HIGH RISK DELINQUENTS UP TO AGE 17
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 26
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY WORKS WITH JUVENILES WHO HAVE BEEN GIVEN ALTERNATIVE SANCTIONS. IT ORGANIZES AND SUPERVISES COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. ALSO PROVIDES FAMILY AND GROUPS THERAPY AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PARTICIPATE IN-HOME AND OFFICE COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUAL GROUPS, AND FAMILIES. INTERN WOULD ALSO HELP OUT WITH THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM.
AGENCY NAME: OPA LOCKA EARLY INTERVENTION
CONTACT PERSON: DR. TERRI CONWARD, DIVISION DIRECTOR OR MARTIN LASSER
STREET ADDRESS: 1701 NW 30
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 633-6841
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 181 MONTHLY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: URBAN LEAGUE (RAINBOW CLUB)
CONTACT PERSON: JULIA SCOTT
STREET ADDRESS: 6120 NW 7TH AVENUE
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127
COUNTY: DADE
PHONE NUMBER: (305) 696-4450
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: PREGNANT AND PARENTING ADOLESCENTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 40 TO 45
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: