Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Nan H. Rich
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS Family Court Navigator Pilot Program and provide direction to the County Administrator regarding continuation of the program. (Commissioner Rich)
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to permit the referenced discussion and direction.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits the referenced discussion and direction.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
On October 7, 2026 (Item No. 5), the County Commission (“Commission”) approved $330,320 in funding for a Family Court Navigator Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”) with the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida to increase judicial efficiency and help families in addressing interrelated legal and nonlegal problems, including through referrals.
The Pilot Program allowed the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court to provide a myriad of in-house services for education and intervention services for families involved in domestic relations cases, while also providing litigants with navigation and referral services to available service providers in the community. The Pilot Program provided resources and support for the entire family unit, with particular sensitivity to the needs of children, while facilitating compliance with court orders and connecting families to appropriate resources.
This item permits the Commission to discuss the results of the Pilot Program, and to provide appropriate direction to the County Administrator regarding the possible continuation of the program.
Source of Additional Information
Harrison Grandwilliams, Chief of Staff, Commission District 1, 954-357-7001
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
To be determined based upon Commission direction.