Challenges-Developmental/Medical

CHALLENGES- DEVELOPMENTAL/MEDICAL

ANN STORCK CENTER, INC.                                                  954-584-8000

1790 SW 43^rd Way (Fort Lauderdale)

A pre-school program for children birth to 5 years old, which are developmentally delayed or disabled. Includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, cognitive stimulation, nutrition, and family support. ®

ARC BROWARD, INC.                                                                954-746-9400

10250 NW 53^rd St. (Sunrise)

A residential training program for children 16 years old and over, includes medical, behavioral support, and recreation. A developmental pre-school for birth to 5 year olds, providing education, rehabilitation therapy, case management, recreation, and transportation. J

730 NW 49^th Ave. (Coconut Creek)

Provides supervised 24 hour residential care and training for males 9-15 years old, developmentally disabled. J Ë

ARCHWAYS – Assessment                                                           954-763-2030

919 NE 13^th St. (Fort Lauderdale)

Must be assessed by TANF intake department. Assesses clients to establish appropriateness for services.

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.                               954-941-1228

200 SE 19^th Ave. (Pompano Beach)

Serves children with developmental delays or medically fragile between the ages of 3-13 years with a continuum of services, hours included. J Ë¾

Extended Care

200 SE 19^th Ave. (Pompano Beach)

Provides extended day care for developmentally challenged children.

Outpatient Clinic

104 SE 20^th Ave. (Pompano Beach)

Provides service for children newborn to 21 years old with developmental delays in speech/language, motor movements, feeding and daily living. J

A Place to Grow

            Pompano Beach Location                                                954-946-7503

            25 SE 20^th Ave.

            Fort Lauderdale Location                                               954-587-0891

            2250 SW 31^st Ave.

Before and After school care for children birth to 5 years old with a variety of disabilities, including developmentally delayed, autistic and medically fragile children.

BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Child Find                                                                                       954-767-8522

Resources and referral services for children birth to 22 years old at risk of developing special needs and are not receiving educational services. J ®

Exceptional Student Education                                                    954-767-8520

9703 SE 3^rd Ave., 9^th Floor (Fort Lauderdale)

Provides specialized education and services for gifted students and students with disabilities.

Family Counseling                                                                          954-767-8550

Provides counseling for families, encouraging teamwork with home and school for disabled or handicapped children, ages 5 to 22. J

CHILDREN’S CANCER CARING CENTER                            954-659-5416

PO Box 630218 (Miami)

Only free treatment center for childhood cancer in the southeastern United States. Provides medical care and treatment, diagnostic tests, chemotherapy, radiology, radiation therapy, surgery, physician services and granting patient’s wishes. Also holds family events and a children’s summer camp all at no cost to families. For age 20 years or younger with suspicion or diagnosis of childhood cancer. J ®—

CHILDREN’S DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT

CENTER, INC.                                                                               954-728-8080

417 S. Andrews Ave. (Fort Lauderdale)

Provides service for children ages birth - 3 who are premature or high risk and are developmentally delayed. —Ë¾®

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY                                                954-467-4540

525 NE 13^th St. (Fort Lauderdale)

Provides ongoing case management for developmentally disabled children. ®

EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY            954-792-8772

6951 W. Sunrise Blvd. (Plantation)

Speech and physical therapy and evaluations for children.

GROTTO OF BROWARD                                                           954-782-9804

6278 N. Federal Highway, #221 (Fort Lauderdale)

Provides dental care for children under 18 with developmental disabilities. ® J

MANKES PEDIATRIC THERAPY                                       305-654-6051

1045 NE 179^th Terrace (North Miami Bch.)

Provides occupational therapy for infants to young adults, specializing in neurological and developmental needs.   J —ËÒ¾

MAILMAN CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT            305-243-6801

University of Miami, Dept. of Pediatrics

1601 NW 12^th Ave. (Miami)

Provides service for children, including developmental evaluations and referrals, clinical psychology, speech and language development, nutrition, social work and audiology.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BROWARD COUNTY

954-584-7178

3117 SW 13^th Ct. (Fort Lauderdale)

Physical, occupational, speech and music therapy. Parents are encouraged to

take an active role in their child’s progress and development. In the integrated classes children with disabilities interact with children without disabilities, creating a rich learning experience and understanding. THE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM is provided for children who are medically fragile and cannot attend classes at the center.