The South Florida Workforce partners with supportive services agencies to bring job seekers government services and resources in one stop. The following is a list of social service agencies that help remove barriers to work and help people become self-sufficient.

Note: most supportive services have certain requirements, i.e., income level, age, etc. Contact the individual agency or check out its website to see if you meet these requirements, or if you are eligible.

Support Services Agencies

Child Support

Elder Affairs

Florida KidCare

Medicaid

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Wage and Hour

Child Support
Every child has the right to the support of both parents until the age of 18. That's the law. Florida now has greater enforcement power than ever to make sure every child receives that support. When one parent or guardian has custody of a child and the other parent does not provide financial support, the Child Support Enforcement Program within the Florida Department of Revenue can help. If you are the custodial parent, you are not alone in your efforts to get money or medical benefits for your child. We're here to help you and your child(ren). For more information on the services offered by Child Support Services through the Department of Revenue please visit our website or contact: http://sun6.dms.state.fl.us/dor The Department of Revenue, State of Florida, (800) 622-KIDS.

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Elder Affairs
The mission of the Department of Elder Affairs is to maximize opportunities for self-sufficiency and personal independence of Florida's elders and to plan, advocate, and administer programs and policies that assure accessible, responsive, and comprehensive services and long-term care (Agency Strategic Plan). Visit the Department of Elder Affairs for more information.

Florida KidCare
KidCare is a health program for children that provides comprehensive benefits similar to the Medicaid program. Call 1-888-540-5437 toll-free or go to your local County Health Department or visit the website.

Food Stamps & Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET)
The Food Stamp Program provides low-income individuals and families with food benefits until they are able to become self-sufficient. The Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) Program is funded through a grant provided to the Department of Children and Families by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS).

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Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a state agency under the Department of Education. VR provides services for eligible persons with physical or mental disabilities. These services are designed to assist an individual to enter, regain or retain employment. Visit the Florida VR/OAOC website.

Wage and Hour
This agency is responsible for the enforcement of federal laws that cover payment of minimum wage and time-and-a-half for hours over 40 in a work week. For more information call (305) 598-6607 or visit their website.