MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND - BLIND BABIES PROGRAM

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.

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:

March 21, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Yes, call for more information.

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

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