Social Service Programs

COVID-19 Food Assistance

For food assistance, Seniors can call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to find food distribution sites near them or ADRC at 954-745-9567 to inquire about their shopping assistance program.

Food Distribution Sites

Food Distributions taking place in Tamarac are as follows:

Saturday May 30, 2020 8:00 am-11:00 am – Korean United Methodist Church, 6501 W. Commercial Blvd

Wednesday June 3, 2020 9:00 am-11:00 am – Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd

Saturday June 6, 2020 8:00 am-11:00 am – Korean United Methodist Church, 6501 W. Commercial Blvd

Monday June 8, 2020 9:00 am-11:00 am – Community Christian Church, 10001 W. Commercial Blvd

For rental assistance, residents can call 2-1-1 to inquire about assistance from United Way or the Family Success Center at 954-357-5000.

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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

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. 

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 Enhancement Program

Do you need help with your lawn? We have a Senior Lawn Enhancement 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).  The Vulnerable Population Registry is for residents at risk due to disability, frailty or health issues, regardless of age, who elect to stay at home in the event of a hurricane or other emergency. The Registry is a partnership between Broward County and municipalities to help emergency responders better plan for recoveries from hurricanes and other emergencies. It is not a guarantee of assistance.