Children's Services of Broward County

To provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children's lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

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May 9, 2008

Earned Income Tax Credit

The original campaign began in 2002 when it was discovered that over $99 million in Earned Income Tax Credits (E.I.T.C.) was being left unclaimed by Broward County families. The CSC brought together a large and diverse cross section of the community to spread the word about this “unknown” credit, then launched and paid for a media campaign to let people know that there were free tax assistance sites available to help residents file their returns. Without a doubt it worked. In 2003, EITC earnings in Broward were up by $30 million. So in two years, the EITC public awareness campaign helped bring an additional $47.3 million to Broward County.

Below is the current EITC information for FREE help filing taxes:

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Our Vision: To ensure that all children of Broward County have the opportunity to realize their full potential, their hopes and their dreams, supported by a nurturing family and community.