Resources

S.T.A.R.S. Autism School
10870 SW 113 Place
Miami, FL 33176
305-846-9346
STARS Autism – Different Learning the BRIGHT Way!
www.starsautism.org
A school specializing in individualized services for children with autism and special needs.

Metro Dade Child Development Services
Provides resources and referrals for selection of child care programs, before and after school care programs, summer programs, and subsidized care.
305-373-3521

Community Committee for Developmentally Handicapped/(C.C.D.H.) Human Assistance Network Direction Service/(H.A.N.D.S.)
Offers assistance to help identify and locate services for children with special needs and their families.
305-594-4466 or 305-596-1160

Parent to Parent
Offers families of children with special needs free advocacy, education, information, and support.
305-271-9797

Child Find
Identifies and evaluates children aged birth through 21 years who may have disabilities and would benefit from special education services.
305-274-3501 (for children 3 years and older)
305-243-5600 (for children under 3 years old) North
305-663-5080 (for children under 3 years old) South

Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
Coordinates medical services for children under 21 years of age who have complex medical conditions and meet eligibility requirements.
305-325-2830

Disabled Children’s Relief Fund
Provides grants to families with no health insurance for assistive devices, equipment, and rehabilitative services.
516-377-1605

FDLRS South
Provides support to educators, parents, and other professionals of children with exceptionalities.
305-274-3501