Creating Healthy Smiles
Seven-year-old Darrell’s hyperactivity and inability to sit still, combined with his fear of doctors, resulted in a lack of dental care – and that turned into a mouth full of …
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A Lifeline for Mary
Eighty-year-old Mary never imagined that one day she would need assistance from the community. The mother of three had been deeply involved with her church for many years, where she …
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for American youth and a leading cause of death right here in Broward County. Yet, suicide as a cause of death receives …
5 Quick Ways to Relieve Stress
With school back in session, working parents – and adults in general – have a lot on their plates in addition to their responsibilities at work. Here are five quick …
Building a Community of Resiliency
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE/TAPPING By Aisha T. McDonald, LMHCLead Trainer/Coordinator, United Way of Broward County Recently someone disclosed to me that he was confused about what it meant to have Posttraumatic …
Vaping. Is Your Child Doing it?
Vaping, or the use of electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes), has become an epidemic among teens in the U.S., with nearly 5% of middle school and almost 21% of high school …
2021 Florida Legislative Session Summary Report
The $101.5 billion FY22 Budget signed by Governor DeSantis is 10% larger than the current year, even with $1.5B in vetoes. Bolstered by Federal relief funds, many of the programs …
Mental Health and the Pandemic – One Year Later
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for so many people, physically and emotionally. Worry and uncertainty about the virus itself has been compounded by changes in jobs, income, school and …
Back-to-School Anxiety
Returning to the classroom can create anxiety for any child, but the events of this past year may make back-to-school even more difficult for some students. A year of remote …
Latino Initiative: Valeria
Supporting Families, Saving Lives Rompiendo Estigmas Brings Solutions, Helping a Family Thrive United Way’s Latino Initiative, launched in 2016, fosters inclusion, builds relationships, and embraces and energizes Hispanic or …
