our services

Partnerships

VAFF has forged strong partnerships with

local and national organizations with shared

goals and a shared vision for the well-being

of our constituents. We work directly with

the Set Neighborhood Alliance, a

community based organization this identifies

and addresses specifically the needs of our

community members.

Educational Attainment and Advocacy

VAFF advocates for

educational achievement, and promotes new

models of parent and community

involvement in neighborhood schools and in

educational issues. Issues championed by

VAFF include the implementation of

Haitian Dual Lingual programs in Palm

Beach County Schools, increase

representation in the administration of our

school by hiring more staffers of Haitian

descents and who are proficient in Haitian

Creole, as well as bringing awareness to the

school board districts where parents and

students are concerned.

Employment Services

Supportive services include re-employment

support, resume preparation, and career

counseling to achieve a client’s stated career

goals. We aim to guide our community

members towards preparedness for the

workplace, whether it be understanding job

applications, preparing for an interview or

learning how to re-enter the workforce.

Additional support includes translating and

assist in properly completing important

documents provided at the work place, such

as W4 for tax withholdings, 401(k)

contributions, benefits, etc…

Financial Capabilities:

VAFF provides a series of financial literacy

workshops entitled designed to improve

understanding of, and access to, commonly

available financial products. We aim to

educate our community on subjects such as:

Budget Management, Credit Cards,

Mortgages, Loans and an understanding of

various financial products. Financial literacy

coaching tools are necessary to create

financial freedom, debt free lifestyle and

build upon opportunities for wealth building.

Health Insurance Enrollment:

VAFF provides enrollment assistance in

health insurance programs such as Medicaid,

Medicare and the Affordable Marketplace

Insurance. In addition, VAFF promotes

access to health services such through

activities such as outreach and education to

create a culture of prevention and to connect

clients to necessary health

services. Partnerships with local health

providers will also highlight the importance

of healthy living.

Information and Referral

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VAFF offers information and referral

services to the Haitian and Haitian-

American communities throughout South

Florida.

VAFF works tirelessly to inform and

educate Haitian residents about important

initiatives and local issues.