Social Service Programs

View the Social Services Programs flyer for a printable version of all City of Tamarac Social Services groups and programs. We also publish a monthly newsletter for your convenience.

To become a volunteer with the City of Tamarac, please call (954) 597-3642.

Can You Help?

Food Drive

You can make a difference! Please help us collect non-perishable food to help benefit those in our community. Take part in our food drive.

Carry-On Care Kits Campaign

The City of Tamarac would like to provide care packages containing one-week's worth of personal care necessities to destitute women, men, and children.  Please help us with these special Carry-On Care Kits.

Social Services Programs/ Groups

Blood Pressure Screening

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Tamarac Pharmacy.

Center for Hearing and Communication - Amplified Phone

Friday, April 8, 2019. Provides amplified phones and TDDs free of charge to Florida residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. .

Feeding South Florida

Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In partnership with Feeding South Florida, the City of Tamarac will be hosting a distribution to bring fresh fruits, vegetables and pantry items to our community. Interested parties must call (954) 597-3626 to register. First come, first serve. Must meet income guidelines.

Free 911 Cell Phones for Seniors

2nd Monday of each month at 9:00 am. Call (954) 597-3642 to set up an appointment. Donations of cell phones are accepted.

Hear for Good

Free hearing tests and discount hearing aids through the non-profit foundation, Hear for Good Inc. Consultations are by appointment only. Please call (954) 597-3642. Please note this service is not available during the summer months of June, July, and August. 

HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention Seminar

Please join us for an HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention Seminar on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. presented by the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.

Parenting Group

Group presented by Memorial Hospital Systems. When: Every Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Peace of Mind

Are you looking for Peace of Mind? Please join Licensed Psychologist from Jewish Family Services for group sessions on various topics.
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Positive Adjustment Group

Learn coping skills on how to adjust to life changes including losing a loved one, health, daily living activities, moving, etc. A licensed mental health therapist will facilitate this important group for all seniors.
When: Every Monday, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Senior Lawn Enforcement Program

Do you need help with your lawn? We have a Senior Lawn Enforcement Program designed to allow youth to give back to those in need. Teens will assist adults with limited mobilities by completing outdoor duties such as light gardening, sweeping porches & driveways, trash/debris pickup and other light yardwork.  To qualify you must be a Tamarac resident, 55+ years of age, and be an adult with a limited disability. 

Senior Social

Join us for bagels and coffee and an educational lecture.
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:00 am

SHINE Counselor

Serving Health Insurance Needs for the Elderly. Questions regarding your Medicare/ Medicaid insurance? Call the Area Agency on Aging and Disability resource center to speak to a SHINE counselor: (954) 745-9779.

Special Needs Child?

Do you have a child with special needs? The City of Tamarac is creating an interest list for families interested in a future Parent & Family Support Group. If you are interested in participating in this group, please call (954) 597-3642 to be added to our interest list.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

Hurricane Season begins June 1st. If you or someone you know needs to be registered for Broward County's Special Needs Shelter including transportation to the special needs shelter or Red Cross Shelter during hurricane evacuation, pre-registration is required. Please call Broward County Hurricane Preparedness at (954) 357-6385. Please read the flyer for information on special needs shelter, volunteering for hurricane season and information on the Vulnerable Population Registry (page 1 and page 2 of flier), for those who elect to stay home in the event of a hurricane or other disaster AND are at risk due to a disability, frailty or health issues.