What We Do
WE PROVIDE highly specialized diversion services, mental and behavioral health, substance abuse education services, prevention and treatment services, delinquency prevention and intervention services, parent education, teen pregnancy prevention and education, outpatient treatment, after-school and summer programs, and victim-wrongdoer restorative justice practices.
- Mental Health and Behavioral Health
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Education
- Delinquency Prevention and Intervention
- Parent Education
Our History:
HDC was established in 2001 to promote positive behavior among youth within their families, schools and communities. With the encouragement of organizations like the Dan Marino Foundation, the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the Children’s Services Council of Broward, Harmony Development Center was able to grow into a relevant provider of services to at-risk youth in Broward County, Florida.
We provide programs that serve youth showing one or more of the following risk factors:
- School Behavior and Performance
- Mental Health
- Substance Abuse
- Delinquent Behavior
Our Success Rate
The appropriate HDC program gives a child or teen the tools they need to get their life back on track.
95% of our graduates do not have a new law violation after a year of program completion.
98% of our graduates improve in school attendance and grades.
In 2012, Harmony Development Center launched its Afterschool and Summer programs at James S. Rickards Middle School to address academics, mental health, substance abuse, and delinquent behaviors. Since then, it has secured additional funding and served more than 1,200 students. It has also added an after school site at Sunrise Middle School and two off-school sites at the Village Mobile Park and West Ken Lark Park, funded by the Children’s Services Council. Participants explore drama, music, dance, mathematics, and construction skills. With a 98% improvement in grades and attendance, the program has consistently helped at-risk students stay in school.
HDC Leadership Team
Our Staff
Bridge to New Opportunities (BNO)
YouthForce
Kinship (K.I.S.S.)
Supportive Housing Living
New Day
One Community Partnership4 (OCP4)
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Support Services
HEAL
Healthy Youth Transition (HYT)
Supportive Housing Living
Families Support Team (FST)
Our Recognitions
2005: Recognized by the Children’s Services Council as one of the “Successful Emerging Organizations” at the Child Welfare League of America, Juvenile Justice National Symposium 2005 (Better Outcomes for At-Promise Youth: Innovative Funding Solutions through Collaborative Partnership)
2019 Middle School Partner of the Year award from Broward County Public Schools
2022 Governors Faith and Community Recognition Award-Community Based Initiative
2024-2025 Community Involvement Award-School Based Partner of the Year
Our Locations
Main Office
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12233 SW 55th Street, Suite 801,
Cooper City, FL 33330 - 954.766.4483
- 954.306.2388 (FAX)
Tamarac
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4756 West Commercial Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33319 - 954.766.4483
- 954.306.2388 (FAX)