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Founded in 1996, Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. has strived to become the leading organization in promoting a legacy of empowerment for Caribbean and other minority communities. MDE provides diverse programs and services to assist minority populations of Broward and Palm Beach counties into becoming self-sufficient members of the community.
Reunifies Haitian, Caribbean, Latino and other families who have had their children removed from the home due to abuse or neglect and who have subsequently made steps toward family reunification.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 220 or ext. 229
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 224
Offers free services for Broward County pregnant women including assistance with medical insurance, prenatal care, HIV testing and nutrition classes. The program culminates with a baby shower party providing essential gifts for the newborns.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 208
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 225
Screens and assists eligible families to apply for health insurance for their children under the age of 19.
Serves as a trainer for sites to assist their families with the application process.
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 207
Assists clients four days a week in preparing applications for Food Stamps and other social services in English, Spanish and Creole.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 232
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 237
Free tax and financial services to low-income Broward County residents between the months of January and April.
This program is sanctioned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 218
Assists the survivors of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti who have relocated to Broward County by alleviating stressors through counseling and supported case management activities to achieve: lack of employable skills, family reunification, communication barriers, and educational training with the ultimate goal of achieving self-sufficiency.
For services, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 258
Offers free health screening and on-going treatment for uninsured and immigrant populations with chronic illnesses in collaboration with Holy Cross Hospital.
For English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 242
Provides free diabetes screenings, linkages to resources and healthy-lifestyle classes to prevent diabetes in the Haitian community. The program is a diabetes disease self-management education initiative for Haitians in Broward.
For English/Spanish/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 206
Reaches into communities in Broward and Palm Beach to offer free and confidential HIV testing with results in 20 minutes along with education and referrals.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 217
Identifies PLWHAs who are not connected to care and facilitates access and retention in care.
For services in English/French/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 202
Promotes HIV treatment adherence, facilitates education on healthy living, and linkages to relevant services in Broward County.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 228
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 241
Assists and follows up with PLWHAs with their medical and other case management needs with HIV system. Peers also take part in guiding clients by providing a positive role model. Program is available in both Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 211
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 212
Assists and advocates for eligible PLWHAs for housing assistance in Broward County
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 240
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 235
Provides individual and group therapy for minority PLWHAs in Broward County.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 217
Offers home and community-based services to promote, maintain and optimize health status of PLWHAs in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 219
Offers job readiness assistance to individuals from other countries to ensure a successful transition in Broward County.
For services in English/Spanish, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 232
Provides guidance to the Haitian, Caribbean and minority parents of adolescents to ensure that their children develop the necessary skills to be drug, alcohol and tobacco-free in Broward County.
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 214
Provides students with academic, life skills training, cultural and community service activities at Broward school campuses after school and during the summer improving their academic performance and chance of success in high school and beyond.
For services in English/Creole, contact 954.315.4530 ext. 237
Provides an evidence-based early literacy-school readiness program that encourages verbal interaction, reading and educational play between parents and their pre-school children who have had limited exposure to educational activities in Palm Beach County.
For services in English and Spanish, contact 561.296.5722 ext. 202
© 2013 MDEI -- Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency certified by Nonprofits First.
