MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND - BLIND BABIES PROGRAM
Address
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 856-2288
Description:
The Blind Babies Program (BBP) offered by the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Lighthouse) is a family-centered program that engages parents/primary caregivers of blind or visually impaired children, birth through five (5) years utilizing the Parent as Teachers (PAT) curriculum.
Primary Services:
Home Visits: Parent program utilizing Parent as Teachers curriculum. Trained staff build support families, discuss child development/parenting practices, model, consult and coach parent/caregivers.
Playgroups: Playgroups provide parents with the opportunities for positive family interactions that promote positive parenting behaviors. Playgroups meet Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lighthouse facility. Siblings are welcomed.
Support Group: Support groups are intended to provide families the opportunity to build social connections with each other, support child development and make available additional community resources.
Services
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Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
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Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade 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.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade 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.
General Information
Hours:
8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
Intake Process:
Children from birth - 5 years old.
Parent must present medical documents stating eye condition, social worker will then interview parent to determine eligibility.
Program Fees:
Free, no cost to Families
Transportation available
Languages:
English, Spanish
Eligibility:
Must be blind or visually impaired.
Must be a resident of Miami-Dade or Monroe Counties.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 1, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
Yes, call for more information.
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade 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.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade 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.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade 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.
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