HOMESTEAD POLICE - START OFF SMART

Description:

Start Off Smart (SOS) is a coalition of service providers who work closely with the police department, using a team approach, in order to identify and provide services to families that are at risk of being a victim of violence. Once a family/victim is referred, the assigned Care Coordinator completes an intake and conducts a family assessment. Services could include counseling, financial assistance, job placement, educational opportunities, information and referral, development of a safety plan, re-location, housing assistance, judicial assistance, obtaining a restraining order, etc.

General Information

Hours:

8:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri

Intake Process:

An intake assessment is completed by the Care Coordinator, where goals are discussed with the family and a course of action is agreed upon.

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole

Eligibility:

SOS provides Care Coordination and Advocacy to children and families who are victims of violence and/or are exposed to violence. Other factors such as child abuse or neglect, child chronic absenteeism, child disruptive behaviors, basic needs, also meet the criteria to receive services.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

AKA:

SOS Start Off Smart, Inc.

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

August 12, 2024

Wishlist:

This program is funded by the Children's Trust.

Legal Status:

Public Service

Year Incorporated:

1999

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