Partnerships

Partner-Owners

Two leading human services entities in Miami-Dade County who have been on the frontlines for children and families for three decades came together to form The Healing Sanctuary. Both independent 501c3 organizations and now the partner-owners of The Healing Sanctuary LLC, Kristi House and MUJER have collaborated over the years on client care, advocacy and training initiatives involving abuse and family violence.

The new site is enabling the two partners to expand programs and community events that have been limited due to space. The site is serving as a hub for education and cultural programming, expanding The Healing Sanctuary’s impact throughout Deep South Dade and the Greater Miami-Dade community. Equally important, the site is providing operating space for lease for several other community organizations that also serve families, creating a centralized hub for healing. This unique site was made possible with seed funding support from The Miami Foundation and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.

Partner Organizations on Site

Kristi House

Kristi House is the nationally accredited, state-designated Children’s Advocacy Center serving child and adolescent victims of abuse, trafficking and trauma for all of Miami-Dade County. Services include care coordination, forensic interviews, therapy, family advocacy and prevention education. As the Children’s Advocacy Center, Kristi House is responsible for management of a coordinated multidisciplinary team response involving eight partners covering all investigative, legal, medical, emotional and concrete needs of child-victims and their families.

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MUJER

MUJER (Mujeres Unidas en Justicia, Educación, y Reforma or Women United in Justice, Education, and Reform) provides culturally responsive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy and prevention education. MUJER is one of two certified rape crisis centers in Miami-Dade County. As a One-Stop Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center, MUJER responds to rape/sexual abuse south of Bird Road. MUJER is serving individuals who are at great risk and in great need of knowledgeable, compassionate and skilled help, with a focus on agricultural, rural and predominantly Latino communities.

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Atala Montessori School

Atala Montessori School offers Montessori-based education emphasizing independence, creativity and holistic child development.

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Start Off Smart (S.O.S)

Start Off Smart has been serving the community since 1991, offering an integrated network of service providers and natural supports that leverage partners’ resources to holistically address the needs of youth and families for improved family functioning.

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Survivors’ Pathway

Survivors’ Pathway is expanding to Homestead to provide guidance, support, and access to essential resources for individuals, families, and survivors of violence and other violent crimes. The organization offers legal and immigration assistance, emotional wellness support, community services, and connections to local resources. Through its health program, Bienestar, it also facilitates access to primary care, preventive health, chronic condition management, and sexual health services. Its mission is to promote safety, stability, dignity, and new opportunities for the community.

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V1 Church

V1 Church is a community-centered organization focused on services, community events, and spiritual growth opportunities. Their work helps foster a welcoming environment for individuals and families across the community.

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