Homeless Resources

Obtaining Identification

Assistance for persons experiencing homelessness obtain their birth certificate and State of Florida identification card.

Birth Certificate: An original birth certificate can be obtained by written request to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the county where you were born. There is usually a fee for this service. To find the address and phone number of the Bureau of Vital Statistics for the county of your birth, look in the local library for the directory of the city in which you were born. You can also phone information for the telephone number. Dial 1 (area code of the birth county) 555.1212 and ask for the Bureau of Vital Statistics. This is usually a free call.

Social Security Card: For information on obtaining your Social Security card, you may phone or go in person. U.S. citizens need a certified copy of their birth certificate or baptismal record. Non U.S. citizens need their birth  certificate and legal papers, such as a passport, visa, green card or work authorization permit. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Social Security Office1.800.772.1213 or 1.877.253.4720
3201 W Commercial Blvd., Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale 
3511 N Pine Island Road, Sunrise 
500 N Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines 
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Identification Card: To get an identification card, you can apply for one at any driver’s license office. You must: Be 12 years of age or older. Present your official Social Security card.

  1. Have two items of identification, one of which must list your full name and date of birth, and a second supporting document, such as: birth certificate, school record stating date of birth, baptismal certificate, family bible record,
    passport, Florida vehicle registration certificate, court order which includes name, voter registration card, marriage license or certificate, Florida or out-of-state driver license, military ID card.   
  2. There is no fee for Florida homeless. You must present documentation of homelessness.

Support Services

Broward County Transit Bus Service
Information regarding bus service in Broward County		954.357.8400
Holy Cross Hospital
4725 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale		954.771.8000
  
  
  
  
LifeNet4Families954-792-2328

Coordinated Entry and Housing

If you are homeless, call Broward County’s Homeless Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR) Helpline operated by Homeless Helpline.
Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR) Helpline Operated by
    Homeless Helpline		954-563-HELP (4357)

Coordinated Entry and Housing

If you are homeless, call Broward County’s Homeless Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR) Helpline operated by Homeless Helpline. Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR) Helpline Operated by
Homeless Helpline954-563-HELP (4357)

Emergency Housing Shelter

All homeless housing interventions, with the exception of Covenant House, Women In Distress and Lippman Center are accessed through Broward County’s Homeless Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR) Helpline operated by Homeless Helpline. Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR) Helpline Operated by

Homeless Helpline954-563-HELP (4357)
The following housings require entry from the Homeless Helpline (954.563.HELP [4357]) or the TaskForce Outreach Team. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  





• Central Homeless Assistance Center (CHAC) operated by
Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.    954.779.3990
Emergency housing with comprehensive rehabilitative services for men, women and families. Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team.
• Hope South Florida (Family Day Respite)    954.563.HELP (4357)
Emergency and rapid-rehousing for homeless families and veterans. Admission through the Homeless Helpline.
• North Homeless Assistance Center (NHAC)  operated by
Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.    954.935.3000
Emergency housing and a comprehensive recovery program for men, women and families. Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team.
• Salvation Army (Individual Day Respite)    954.524.6991
1445 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team.
• South Homeless Assistance Center (SHAC) owned
and operated by Broward Outreach Center    954.926.7417
Emergency housing and a comprehensive recovery program for men, women and families. Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team.

The following housings do not require entry from the Homeless Helpline or the TaskForce Outreach Team.
• Covenant House    954.561.5559
733 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Emergency/temporary housing and crisis intervention for youth under 21 and youth with babies. 24-hour intake.
The Lippman Family Center
221 NW 43rd Court, Oakland Park.
Short term crisis and runaway housing for abused, troubled and homeless adolescents (12-17 years).
24-hour intake.		954.568.2801
Women In Distress   
954.761.1133
Emergency/temporary housing and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence. 24-hour crisis line intake.