Our Campaign for

The Holidays

This holiday season, let’s come together to spread joy and make a lasting impact on children's lives. "A Gift with Reason" is a heartfelt initiative to bring cheer to those who need it most. With your support, we can provide gifts, warm meals, and holiday festivities to children who may otherwise go without during this special time of year.

We need your help supporting our community’s infants and toddlers, who are just starting on their journeys of hope for the future.

How it works. Donations will be used for:

1. Gifts: A carefully selected gift that meets the individuals' developmental needs will be provided.

2. Community Meal: Parents and caregivers, including foster parents, will be invited to our first-ever onsite community Winter Wonderland, where holiday meals and snacks will ensure each family feels the season's warmth.

3. Holiday Festivities: Additionally, funds will support our holiday event, where children and caregivers will enjoy activities like crafts, games, holiday storytelling, kiddie rides, and more.

Together, let’s make this holiday season a reason to celebrate for every child in our community.

Join us in making a difference with “A Gift with Reason.”

Please donate today and help us bring cheer to those who need it most! With your generosity, we can create a holiday season filled with hope, joy, and love.

 

Programs At Our Center

FDLRS-UM Multidisciplinary Educational Services Center

The University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center is one of six regional Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Multidisciplinary Educational Services Centers. Our center provides diagnostic evaluation, consultation, technical assistance, and pre-service and in-service training to families, teachers, school district personnel, and community support providers concerning children and youth with complex medical, emotional, or behavioral problems.

Early Intervention Program

In partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and the University of Miami's North Dade Early Steps Program, the Center is an Early Intervention Birth-Two (B-2) provider for young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Our B-2 program provides related service support including speech and language, occupational, and infant mental health. This program is offered year-round.

Parenting Program

Utilizing the evidence-based model, The Nurturing Program for Parents and their Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges®, the program recognizes that each family has a unique history, value system, cultural identity, and combination of strengths and challenges. Parents and their children learn positive and caring nurturing skills as a family in a group-based setting. Individual family support is also provided as needed through consultation and referrals.

Research

Research institute that is focused on developing evidence-based, best practice models.

Our Referral Link

Please find our referral form and QR code below to register for a screening or evaluation, a birth-to-two center placement, or the parenting program.

FDLRS-Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System

FDLRS is an IDEA-funded state Project of the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). It provides information, training, and support to families to promote effective parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs. Services include assistance in developing family-friendly programs, training, support for services for children with disabilities, and supporting partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement.

M-DCPS Prekindergarten Program for Children with Disabilities

Miami-Dade County Public Schools program provides services for children with disabilities ages 3-5.

211 Miami

A program of Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. is a confidential helpline that connects people in need to community resources available in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. 211 Miami has an extensive database of over 4,000 programs and resources for social service assistance addressing food insecurity, legal help, homeless shelters, and financial assistance programs.