Service area
ABA Therapy in Oakland Park, FL
MCDS provides in-home, community-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for families in Oakland Park and surrounding Broward County communities.
ABA therapy in Oakland Park
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to offer dedicated ABA therapy services to families in Oakland Park, a dynamic city in Broward County with a unique history and a forward-looking vision.
Originally incorporated as Floranada in 1925, the city re-established itself as the City of Oakland Park in 1929 following the 1926 hurricane. Today, with a population of over 44,000 residents as of the 2020 census, Oakland Park is a growing community that embraces its past while planning for the future. The city has expanded over the years by annexing neighborhoods such as North Andrews Gardens and Twin Lakes South, demonstrating a commitment to integrating diverse communities into its fabric.
Oakland Park's geography is defined by key transportation corridors like the Florida East Coast Railway and Dixie Highway, which run through its core. The city is actively working to transform its downtown area into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly community. This focus on accessibility and community connection aligns perfectly with the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. At MCDS, we believe that support should be convenient and integrated into a child's natural environment. Our model of providing in-home, school-based, and community-based ABA therapy means our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) meet your family where you are.
Whether your family lives near the North Fork of the Middle River or in a newly developed area, our team can provide individualized support tailored to your child's needs. The convenience of in-home services reduces travel stress for busy parents, allowing therapy to occur in a familiar and comfortable setting. Community-based sessions can take advantage of Oakland Park's local environment to help children build social and functional skills. Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez and our clinical team including Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, MCDS is committed to collaborating with families across Oakland Park. We offer services in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication and culturally sensitive care for all residents. Our goal is to empower families with strategies and support that fit their daily lives in this city on the move.
About Oakland Park
- Population
- 44229 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Downtown Oakland Park · Twin Lakes South · North Andrews Gardens
- Local landmarks
- Florida East Coast Railway · Dixie Highway · North Fork of Middle River · Sky Building (City Hall)
Services available in Oakland Park
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Oakland Park families:
- ABA Therapy — Individualized applied behavior analysis therapy for children, informed by more than two decades of behavioral-services experience in South Florida.
- In-Home ABA Therapy — ABA therapy delivered where children learn best — inside their home and daily routines.
- School-Based ABA Support — Collaborative behavioral support that partners with schools and educational teams when clinically appropriate.
- Community-Based ABA Therapy — ABA therapy in real community settings so children can practice skills where they use them.
- Early Intervention — Individualized early intervention for young children showing signs of developmental or behavioral needs.
- Parent and Caregiver Training — Structured coaching that equips caregivers to support their child throughout everyday routines.
Insurance for Oakland Park families
MCDS works with eligible plans from Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE, plus qualifying Florida Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. Verify your specific plan on the benefits verification page.
Questions from Oakland Park families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Oakland Park, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Oakland Park. It does not represent a physical clinic location. Availability of a specific clinician, schedule, service, or service setting may vary based on location, staffing, clinical needs, insurance authorization, and current capacity.