Families First of Palm Beach County (Belle Glade)
Address
1500 Northwest Avenue L, Suite B
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-8710
AKA:
Families First of Palm Beach County (Belle Glade)
Description:
Provides child abuse prevention, health, housing, and behavioral health services for families whose life circumstances impact child and family health and stability. Many of the families served by Families First struggle with domestic violence, homelessness, drug or alcohol abuse, mental or physical health issues or just a change in circumstance that has left them unable to cope. With six programs, Families First helps them build on their strengths and designs individualized plans that meet each family's specific needs.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm, nights and weekends as needed.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 11, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1500 Northwest Avenue L, Suite B
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Mailing
1500 NW Ave L Ste B
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Contacts
Andres Torrens LCSW
Chief Program Officer
Ashaki Sypher
Program Manager Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women
Diana Cardona
http://www.facebook.com/FamiliesFirstPalmBeachCounty/
Melissa Wijngaarde LCSW
Director of Maternal and Infant Mental Health
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 996-8710
Adolescent/Youth Counseling Fax
(561) 721-2809
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling Phone
(561) 318-4225
Child Abuse Prevention Fax
(561) 721-2809
Child Abuse Prevention Phone
(561) 318-4226
Fax
(561) 996-3653
Home Based Mental Health Services Fax
(561) 721-2809
Home Based Mental Health Services Phone
(561) 318-4222
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing Fax
(561) 721-2809
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing Phone
(561) 345-6263
Substance Abuse Education/Prevention Phone
(561) 318-4233
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Children's Behavioral Health Collaborative
Description
Provides individual and family therapeutic services. Services are provided in home or office based on family needs.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm, nights and weekends as needed.
Required Documents
Contact agency for more information.
Eligibility
Children primarily 6 to 22 at risk of developing a mental health disorder and their families.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Assessed by Boys Town of South Florida to begin care coordination services and then refer to Families First for therapeutic services if indicated. Co-located therapists in six schools. Early childhood services.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole
Service Area
Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Boynton Beach
- Canal Point
- Lake Worth
- Pahokee
- Royal Palm Beach
- South Bay
- West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides outreach to women who are at risk of HIV, HIV+ and/or substance abusing. Helps women obtain medical insurance and prenatal care. Also provides HIV testing, pregnancy testing and follow up services.
Hours
Days, Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm; Outreach services provided during nights and weekends
Required Documents
Contact agency for more information.
Eligibility
Women who are pregnant, receiving no or sporadic pre-natal care.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
TOPWA sends an outreach worker out to pregnant women who need services. Outreach workers provide assessments to eligible women and their families. They are referred for appropriate medical and psycho-social services.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole.
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Home visitation program proven to prevent child abuse and neglect. Model positive parent-child interaction, provide support and education on development.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm, nights and weekends as needed.
Required Documents
Contact agency for more information.
Eligibility
Must be pregnant or have a baby under the age of 3 months and live in one of the zip codes listed.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Must make contact with Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies or Home Safe by calling (888) 414-4642. The Mother meets with worker and it is determined that the Mother fits eligibility for Healthy Families, then an assessment worker will contact the Mother. Worker will schedule a time to meet with the Mother and complete an assessment. Mother must score a 13 or higher and be open to services, then the case will be accepted and work will begin with the Mother and family.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole.
Service Area
Belle Glade
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Boynton Beach
- Lake Worth
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Children's Behavioral Health Services
Description
Provides individual and family therapeutic services. Services are provided in home or office based on family needs.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm, nights and weekends as needed.
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Children primarily 6 to 22 at risk of developing a mental health disorder and their families.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Assessed by Boys Town of South Florida to begin care coordination services and then refer to Families First for therapeutic services if indicated. therapists co-located in six schools Early Childhood services.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole
Service Area
Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Boynton Beach
- Canal Point
- Lake Worth
- Pahokee
- Royal Palm Beach
- South Bay
- West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive supportive services to homeless families with disabilities. Services include: achieving stable and permanent housing, education, support and linkages to community resources.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm, nights and weekends as needed.
Required Documents
Contact agency for more information.
Eligibility
Homeless families with disabilities who are coming from shelters, motels, and transitional programs. Families must have documented income.
Fees
Families must pay rent. Rent is based on 30% of the family's documented income for housing.
Intake Procedure
Must already be enrolled with Families First Homeless Resource Center for Assessment.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Royal Palm Beach, Glades Area, Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- Royal Palm Beach
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides outreach to women who are at risk of HIV, HIV+ and/or substance abusing. Helps women obtain medical insurance and prenatal care. Also provides HIV testing programs, and follow up services.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm; Outreach services provided during, days, nights and weekends
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Women who are pregnant, receiving no or sporadic pre-natal care.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact 561-721-2887, TOPWA will send an outreach worker out to pregnant women who need services. Outreach workers provide assessments to eligible women and their families, they are referred for appropriate medical and psycho-social services.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole.
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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