About Us
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HANDY, Inc. is an award winning non profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1985 to meet the fundamental needs of Broward County's foster care children and those who have been placed in the care of non-relative and relative caregivers under protective supervision.
We provide direct services to children ages birth to 23 years who have been removed from their homes due to domestic violence, substance abuse, physical and/or sexual abuse, and abandonment. We serve older youth who are aging out of the foster/relative care system. We serve youth who may be homeless or on the verge of homelessness. We do not discriminate – we help the children who need help.
In Fiscal Year 2008-2009 HANDY provided free services to a total of 1,932 children touching their lives 16,500 times.
HANDY’s programs provide children with safety and well being, education, social and recreational activities, and advocates to give these children a voice.
All programs are provided free of charge to children/youth thanks to the support of philanthropists, corporations, foundations and grantors.
Awards
- “Neighborhood Builder Award, Neighborhood Excellence Initiative” 2009 - Bank of America
- “Director’s Community Leadership Award” 2008 US Department of Justice, Director of the FBI
- “Award for Dedication to Foster Children” 2003 Florida’s Children First
- “Welfare of Children Award” 2003 The Broward County Council of PTA
- “Heart Award” 2000 Children’s Consortium
- “Non-Profit Award Public / Private Partnerships” 1997 Florida Department of Children and Families
- ”Outstanding Service to the Courts” 1993 Supreme Court of Florida United Way Community Impact Partner
HANDY's Programs
HANDY’s services include:
- life skills training
- academic tutoring
- mentoring
- emergency food, rent and clothing assistance
- educational scholarships
- and a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow
HANDY is the most stable “family” some of these kids have ever known. We are a constant in their lives, and never give up on them. They form lasting bonds here with the staff and with each other, learning to have healthy relationships and transforming into vibrant, capable adults.