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Sponsors are an integral part of S.T.E.P.S. in the Right Direction, Inc We are part of a network dedicated and committed to helping the elderly, families and children. The agency routinely and effectively communicates emerging service needs and problems, and collaborates with all public and private sponsor agencies to address difficult and complex barriers and issues facing our community on an everyday basis. Together with our community partners we make S.T.E.P.S. in the Right Direction, Inc the most effective, efficient, and compelling example in the business of helping people to improve the quality of life for elders, children, and families. |
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Miami-Dade County |
| Miami-Dade County encompasses more than 2,000 square miles (larger than the states of Rhode Island and Delaware). One-third of Miami-Dade County is located in Everglades National Park. It is located along the southeast tip of the Florida peninsula. In 2006 it had a population of 2,402,208. 51.4% of Miami-Dade County residents are foreign-born and about 14.5% of families and 18.0% of the population are below the poverty line.Read More... |
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City of Hialeah |
Hialeah is a large city with a well established cultural character. A diverse population from all over Latin America and the Carribean. A working class city, with quite, safe, suburban neighborhoods and bustling gritty comercial and industrial sectors. As of the of the year 2000, there were 226,419 people, 70,704 households, and 57,482 families residing in the city. About 16.0% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 22.4% of tho age 65 or over. Hialeah is home to the main offices of S.T.E.P.S. in the Right Direction, Inc. Read More...
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Alliance for Aging |
| Incorporated in 1988, the Alliance for Aging was designated by the State of Florida in 1989 as the Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Operating funds are received through federal, state and local grants, as well as private donations from individuals, corporations and special initiatives.A wide range of services valued in excess of $60 million is provided locally to older people through a network of local agencies such as us here at S.T.E.P.S. in the Right Direction, Inc. Read More... |
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Alliance for Human Services |
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The Alliance for Human Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of a Social Services Master Plan (SSMP) for Miami-Dade County. The Alliance Board of Directors includes all major funders of health and social services as well as representatives from the business community, service providers, consumers, caregivers, advocates and faith-based organization. Read More... |
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Family & Children Faith Coalition |
| FCFC equips and mobilizes South Florida's faith community to more effectively respond to the needs of our neighbors. They also encourage these faith groups to work alongside other local agencies and organizations when possible. Read More... |
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Neighbors 4 Neighbors |
| Neighbors 4 Neighbors is a non-profit organization originally created in 1992 in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew by WFOR-TV, CBS4. With the power of television as one of its greatest assets, the organization quickly expanded its services beyond hurricane relief and evolved into one of the most effective vehicles for connecting those in need with those who can help. Through the years, the organization has forged a strong relationship with community and business leaders willing to tackle difficult issues.
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State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs |
| The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is the agency constitutionally designated by Florida voters to "serve as the primary state agency" responsible for administering human services programs for the elderly. (Section 430.03 Florida Statutes). Its purpose is to serve elders in all aspect possible ways to help them keep their self-sufficiency and self-determination. Read More... |
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The Children's Trust |
| The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of
children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their future. The Trust encourages creative approaches to coordinating, integrating and funding services across and within the areas of health, safety, development and to promote increased parental and community involvement on behalf of all our children and The Trust stresses outcome measurements for all approved grants. Read More... |
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Miami-Dade County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster |
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The mission of the Miami-Dade County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is to bring together the voluntary organizations active in disaster services, community groups, and government agencies to foster more effective response to the people of Miami-Dade County in the time of disaster through: Cooperation,
Coordination, Communication & Collaboration. Read More... |
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Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.Read More... |
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| USCIS, a divison of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services policies and priorities. Read More... |
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Florida KidCare |
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Florida KidCare is our state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. Read More... |
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Hialeah Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
| The Hialeah Chamber of Commerce & Industry's mission is to promote business development in Hialeah City.Read More... |
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Jackson Health System |
| Jackson Health System, an integrated healthcare delivery system, consists of its centerpiece, Jackson Memorial Hospital; 12 primary care centers and two primary care mobile vans; multiple school-based clinics; two long-term care nursing facilities; six Corrections Health Services clinics; a network of mental health facilities; Holtz Children's Hospital, Jackson Rehabilitation Hospital, Jackson North Medical Center and Jackson South Community Hospital. Governed by the Public Health Trust, a dedicated team of citizen volunteers acting on behalf of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, Jackson Health System ensures that all residents of Miami-Dade County receive a single high standard of care regardless of their ability to pay.Read More... |
