Family Program

Our Family Program team is dedicated to assessing and supporting the unique needs of each family, connecting them with essential resources and self-help opportunities. Furthermore, our Case Manager is available to assist with resume writing, goal setting, job searches, and family budgeting. Annual family assessments are conducted to enhance our ability to provide effective support.

At Jack & Jill Center, our Family Resource Room offers a private, dignified space where families can select canned goods, diapers, infant supplies, and community gift cards. Additionally, families can access online resources, complete homework assignments, and search for employment opportunities in our welcoming environment.

In the event of a financial emergency, such as unexpected medical, dental, rent, food, or utility bills, Jack & Jill Center families can seek assistance from our Family Program team through the Helping Hands Fund. Please note that this program is exclusively available to Jack & Jill Center families. Community members can explore emergency resources provided by Broward County by clicking here.

Our team works closely with teachers and center administration to identify and refer children who require special services. We have established partnerships with agencies such as Kids Spot, offering Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapies, as well as Cayuga Center, providing onsite Mental Health Counseling.

Entrepreneurship Series: IDEATION (Presented by Broward College)
Offered Several Times a Year:

• Tuesdays, September 12 – October 10, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Tuesdays, October 17 – November 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Spring 2024 Dates TBD

This course is a comprehensive 5-week program designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for launching, managing, and expanding a business, with a particular focus on the crucial process of developing a business plan.

Financial Literacy & Couponing Series (Presented by Consolidated Credit, Inc.)
Thursdays, September 14^th, September 28^th, October 5^th, October 19^th, October 26^th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM and Thursday, October 12^th 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

Topics: Investment Basics (stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency, etc.), Budgeting and Saving, Rebuilding Credit, Couponing, Your Rights as a Renter, Teaching Children about Money and the Difference between Wants and Needs.

First Time Home Buyers Workshop (Presented by The Urban League of Broward)
Tuesdays, October 24, November 7, 14, and 28, 2023.
6:30 PM -8:30 PM
Complete all 4 sessions to receive a HUD certificate that is good for one year. This class is a step-by-step guide for buying your first home. Learn about city, county and state purchase assistance programs for eligible low-to-moderate income families.

Nurturing Parenting Series (Earn $50 gift card for completing this series)
Thursdays, January 25 – March 28, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Topics: Positive Discipline Strategies, Stress Management, Communicating with Respect, Building a Child’s Self-Worth, Family Morals, Values and Rules, Child Development

Individual Monthly Financial Coaching (Presented by Consolidated Credit, Inc)
Starting in January 2024 (Date and Time TBA)
A Financial Coach will be available to help you with your financial goals, including budgeting, saving, improving credit, etc. Complete a minimum of 4 sessions and have $50 deposited into your bank account. Earn 1 volunteer hour per session.

Health Series
Spring 2024- Dates TBD
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Topics:  Impact of Financial Stress on Health and Ways to Help, Exercise Variety Class, Yummy & Healthy Cooking Demonstration, Mental Wellness, Self-Defense

Cooking Matters
March & April 2024- Dates TBD
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Topics: Learn to cook foods that are healthy and yummy, while staying on budget. You’ll receive kits for each recipe, so you can cook along with the instructor.

*Dates, times and classes offered are subject to change.

A Note About our Classes: 

• All Parent Classes are virtual.
• Jack & Jill Center parents will earn a $25 gift card for completing each series. 

To sign up for a series, please contact Adrienne Williams at (954) 463-8772, ext. 264, or adriennewilliams@jackandjillcenter.org