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How do I select a Rep Payee? |
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| Select a Payee who is concerned about your well-being and who will visit with you regularly. Usually someone will select a relative or friend. There are times when non-profit agencies are recommended by local Social Security offices. |
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What should I tell my Payee |
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| Any changes to your status: living arrangements, marital status, hospitalizations, trips outside of the US, any additional aid received from governmental agencies. |
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What If I Don't Think I Get Enough Spending Money from My Payee?
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| Speak with your Payee about how your money is being spent. Your Payee should show you records of your account and how money is spent on your needs. Then talk with your payee about how you want to use your money. |
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My Payee Received A Large Check For My Past Benefits. How Should That Money Be Spent? |
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| Sometimes it takes a while for benefits to be processed. Social Security may send a lump sum of benefits in back payments. In that case, your Payee must spend the money on rent and a security deposit, food, and/or furnishings. The rest of the money can be used to pay medical expenses, education, and debts. |
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How Much Money I Am I Allowed To Keep In My Account? |
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| The client is allowed to keep up to $2000 in their account. Any larger sum of money must be spent within a six month period. |
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What are the age requirements in order to qualify for services? |
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| In order to receive services you must be age 60 and over. |
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Do I need Medicaid in order to receive services? |
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| Medicaid coverage is not a prerequisite. The Elderly Services Program for Miami Beach is funded by The Alliance for Aging. The Elderly Services Program for Overtown is funded by The Alliance for Human Services |
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Are there fees for services? |
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| No, all services are free of cost. |
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What types of elderly services does your agency provide? |
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The Elderly Program for Miami Beach provides:
- Caregiver Training and Support
- Gerontological Counseling
- Homemaker Services
- Psychosocial Assessment Evaluations
The Elderly Program for Overtown provides:
- Case Management
- Gerontological Counseling
- Homemaker Services
Psychosocial Assessment Evaluations |
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If I am an undocumented immigrant, and there is domestic violence in my home, do I risk losing my children? Deportation? |
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| Nothing will happen to you. |
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How does this program benefit my kids? |
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| It helps them obtain better communications skills, develop their self-esteem, address anger management and incorporate conflict resolution techniques. |
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If my kids are removed from my care, how long does it take for me to get them back? |
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| It all depends on what the court decides. |
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Is my information, while attending the Parents Now program, kept confidential? |
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What happens if I don't attend this program? |
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| You will have a police record. |
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How does attending the program benefit me? |
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| First time offenders who complete the program - complete the community hours, show improvement at school - will not have a police record. |
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If I am rearrested, what happens? |
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| You will have to go to court and the judge will decide if you must serve a 21 day jail sentence at the Juvenile Center.
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What happens with my record if I am rearrested? |
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| Your record will not be cleaned and you will have the offense on your permanent record. |
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What happens if I am an undocumented immigrant? |
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| If the requirements of the program are met, nothing will happen. |
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Do you discriminate against undocumented immigrants? |
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Can you continue to provide assistance once the program has been completed? |
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| Yes, you can always return for consultations.
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How does the application process work so I can enroll my child in the Go-Kids-Go! Program? |
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Parents may come to any of the centers to fill out the application forms. They are asked to be aware of each centers requirements, schedule and classes. We offer the GO-KIDS-GO! Program at 6 different locations to better serve you:
- Happy Kids Byron - 7118 Byron Ave, Miami Beach
- Happy Kids ABC - 2217 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach
- Happy Kids Too - 1700 Jefferson Ave, Miami Beach
- Happy Children of Overtown - 2101 NW 3rd Ave, Suite #106, Miami
- AME Enterprises - Kiddie Ranch Preschool - 2470 NW 14th Street, Little Havana
- Edison Private School - 3720 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah
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What is the daily schedule of the GO-KIDS-GO! Program? |
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| The After-school schedule during the regular academic calendar is from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break, the schedule is from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The schedule at Edison Private School may vary. Parents will be informed at registration time. |
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How many children are in each group? Is there the possibility that my child will be left out because she/he is shy? |
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| Each group is made up of no more than 15 children. Being shy is not a reason to be left out at our centers. We view this as an opportunity to work with the child and the family members through our social skills program. Furthermore, we encourage family involvement to assist in bringing out the unique qualities of each child. |
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What kind of activities is my child going to participate in during the program? |
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Each center has a different schedule. The activities your child will participate in will vary according to the location schedule where he/she is enrolled:
- Happy Kids Byron: Social Skills, Music (recorder), Sports, Nutrition, Yoga and Reading
- Happy Kids ABC: Social Skills, Sports, Nutrition, Yoga, Reading, Journalism and Video Production
- Happy Kids Too: Social Skills, Music (Latin Percussion), Sports, Nutrition, Yoga and Reading
- Kiddie Ranch: Social Skills, Flamenco Dance, Sports, Nutrition and Reading
- Edison Private School: Music
- Happy Children of Overtown: Social Skills, Sports, Nutrition, Yoga, and Reading
Every location provides homework assistance all year long and water safety lessons during the Summer. |
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If my child has special needs, can he/she participate in the GO-KIDS-GO! Program? |
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| Yes, all children can participate in our program. At Happy Kids Byron, we have professionals that support the teachers with the inclusion process so we can provide the best service to every child. To enroll in the program, parents and child must have an initial interview to determine if the program is going to be adequate for the child. If we find we are not able to fulfill all of the childs needs, the family will be referred to a more adequate program. |
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What would my daughter be doing if she is enrolled in the Girls Reach High Leadership Program? |
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| The Girls Reach High Leadership Program has a curriculum with varied topics that is carried out throughout the 1 year program. When necessary, the counselor will make the appropriate changes to the curriculum to better benefit each girl. Some of the topics include: self-control, interpersonal relationships, verbal and non-verbal communication, self-concept, social awareness, values clarification, social risk-taking, and cooperation in groups. |
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How does the counselor teach the topics? |
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| The counselor provides handouts with the topics, discussion ensues, and the group engages in activities for the day. They review the information together and the counselor uses examples to illustrate and make the topics clearer. In this manner, the girls are encouraged to relate to their personal life and share their experiences with the group. |
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Does the program have to be carried out in group format? |
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| Not necessarily. The counselor provides group and individual therapy to the clients. Some girls feel more comfortable when they realize other girls of the same age have similar problems. Group format then becomes an indirect way to encourage them to share their experiences and become more open to learn and share. If one of the girls wishes to talk to the counselor individually, the counselor will provide the appropriate services. |
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Will my parents know what I said to the counselor? |
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| No. There is a confidentiality agreement between the counselor and the client when the girl is enrolled in the Girls Reach High program. Information will be shared with parents only if the counselor finds that the information or situation learned may become dangerous or harmful to the client or to others. |
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What are the requirements to participate in the Girls Reach High program? |
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| The teenage girl must be between 13 and 18 years of age. |
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