Message from Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera,

District 6

 Application Process

Residents can apply online here. If a resident does not have internet, they can apply in person at any of the locations listed below. If you have any questions before applying, please call (786) 654-8440 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Where to apply in person

2024 Black History Month Calendar

Chairman Oliver Gilbert holds Interfaith Roundtable discussion with County faith-based leaders

On January 11, Board of County Commissioners' Chairman, Oliver G. Gilbert, III, held an Interfaith Roundtable discussion with various faith-based leaders from throughout Miami-Dade County. Important issues such as public safety, protecting religious liberty and social justice issues were deliberated. Chairman Gilbert also announced preliminary details for a Faith, Family and Fun Day in Miami-Dade County happening in April 2024.

Miami Dolphins Football UNITES program

brings holiday cheer to local families

The Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ program hosted its annual Holiday Toy Event presented by The Morgan Law Group for 26 South Florida families at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2023.

Several Miami Dolphins players, along with Dolphins cheerleaders and staff, hosted over 250 local family members and participated in holiday games, crafts, photos, and food. The Black Affairs Advisory Board, represented by Program Director Retha Boone-Fye, and the Asian-American Advisory Board, represented by Program Director Joshua Ho, recommended two of the selected families and were present to see those deserving family members receive toys and other gifts.  

Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Dragon!

This year, Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, Feb. 10. Across the globe, around 2 billion people celebrate the Lunar New Year, an international holiday observed throughout many Asian countries, including China, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei and Mongolia.

Each year, the date of Lunar New Year changes. But no matter the date, each culture that celebrates has its own historically rich customs, traditions and beliefs. 

Similar to the Western New Year, Lunar New Year symbolizes letting go of the past and ringing in the present. Celebrations are focused on removing the bad and the old and welcoming the new and the good. The Lunar New Year is also an important time for spending time with family to show one's love and gratitude. People will pay their respects to their ancestors and older family members.

What does the Year of the Dragon represent? It's time to say goodbye to the year of the rabbit and say hello to the year of the dragon. In the Chinese Zodiac, there are 12 animals. Each has its own attributes and characteristics. These 12 animals coincide with the lunar calendar in a 12-year cycle. People born in the year of the dragon are seen as charismatic, intelligent, confident, powerful, naturally lucky and gifted.

14th Annual Haiti Earthquake Remembrance Vigil

Community Relations Board and Asian-American Advisory Board members attended the 14th annual Haiti Earthquake Remembrance Vigil hosted by County Commissioner Marlene Bastien and leaders of the Haitian and Haitian-American community.

4th Annual One Miami Bike Ride

The Community Relations Board's Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Committee participated in the 4th annual One Miami Bike Ride to promote improved relations between police and residents of Miami-Dade County.

37th Annual MLK Festival

Members of the Black Affairs Advisory Board and the Community Relations Board, alongside the Goodwill Ambassadors, attended the 37th annual MLK Festival and Parade on January 15.

Animal Services Department offers the chance

 for a fun day out with a furry friend!

A good time is guaranteed with the Pawventures Foster Fieldtrips, an innovative program that allows everyone to interact with dogs at the Miami-Dade County Pet Adoption and Protection Center. Participants can take a shelter dog out seven days a week to enjoy a fun day away from the shelter – a walk in the park or a day at the beach, for example. Pawventures' human participants must be 18 years or older.