Service area
ABA Therapy in Homestead, FL
MCDS serves families throughout Homestead with in-home and telehealth ABA therapy.
ABA therapy in Homestead
Located in southern Miami-Dade County, Homestead is a city rich in history and positioned at the intersection of nature and community. Incorporated in 1913, it is the second oldest city in the county and has grown into a vibrant community of over 80,000 residents. Known as the "Gateway to Everglades & Biscayne National Parks," Homestead offers a unique blend of suburban life, a major agricultural economy, and access to some of Florida's most treasured natural landscapes.
For families navigating the needs of a child with autism spectrum disorder, Homestead's unique character presents both opportunities and challenges. The city's growth and its role as a Miami suburb mean that family schedules can be demanding. Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) understands these dynamics and provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy that integrates into your family's daily life. Our services are not confined to a clinical setting; instead, we bring evidence-based support directly to you through in-home and school-based programs.
This approach is particularly beneficial for families throughout Homestead and its neighboring communities, such as Redland, Princeton, and Leisure City. Whether your child attends a local school or spends most of their time at home, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) can develop individualized strategies in the environments where skills are most needed. Community-based therapy sessions can help children practice social and functional skills in real-world settings that are part of your routine.
As MCDS's Executive Director, Damaris Baez, emphasizes, our goal is to provide accessible care tailored to each family's context. For those who may face geographic or scheduling hurdles, our telehealth services offer a consistent and effective way to connect with therapists like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, ensuring that distance is not a barrier to quality support. MCDS is committed to serving the Homestead community with compassionate, individualized ABA therapy that supports children and empowers families.
About Homestead
- Population
- 80737 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Homestead Historic Downtown District · Redland · Leisure City · Naranja · Princeton
- Local landmarks
- Biscayne National Park · Everglades National Park · Homestead Historic Downtown District · Homestead Air Force Base · Florida East Coast Railway
Services available in Homestead
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Homestead 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 Homestead 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 Homestead families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Homestead, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Homestead. 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.