♡ Compassion first✦ Goal focused☀ Community minded
Where care meets the spectrum
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What we offer
Three ways we help daily life feel more possible
Services are shaped around each person’s authorized support plan, preferences, strengths, and goals.
Caregiver relief
Respite
Supportive care and supervision for eligible individuals under 21 when a primary caregiver needs a brief planned or emergency break.
Community connection
Life Skills
Non-medical companion support, socialization, and community-based activities connected to an adult’s goals and support plan.
Everyday independence
Personal Supports
Assistance and training with daily living, non-medical care, supervision, meal preparation, home routines, and community access.
Our promise
Care should feel human, hopeful, and built around you.
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Listen first We learn the person, not just the paperwork.
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Grow together Small wins become lasting confidence.
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Keep it joyful Support can be safe, structured, and fun.
Let’s grow a plan
Not sure which service fits?
Use our quick support planner for a friendly starting point. It does not determine eligibility or authorization.
Services
Support for real life, one goal at a time.
We focus on practical routines, confidence, connection, safety, and choice in the home and community.
✦person centered
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Respite care
A caring pause for families and caregivers
For eligible individuals under age 21 who live in the family home, respite provides supportive care and supervision when the primary caregiver is briefly unavailable or temporarily unable to provide care.
Following the person’s established routines and preferences
Engaging activities, companionship, and attentive supervision
Support with approved non-medical needs in the service plan
Clear communication with the family before and after the visit
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Life Skills Development Level 1
More confidence out in the community
For adults age 21 and older, Life Skills Development Level 1, also called companion services, provides non-medical care, supervision, socialization, and community activities connected to goals in the person’s support plan.
Social skillsCommunity accessChoice makingConfidence
Possible goal-based activities
Practicing shopping, ordering, budgeting, or community navigation
Building conversation, turn-taking, and friendship skills
Exploring hobbies, libraries, parks, volunteer opportunities, or local events
Developing routines that support greater independence over time
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Personal supports
Practical help that builds independence
Personal Supports for adults can include assistance and training with activities of daily living, non-medical care, supervision, meal preparation, safer home routines, and access to community activities when authorized in the support plan.
Step-by-step prompting for hygiene, dressing, meals, and household routines
Practicing safe choices and self-advocacy
Building skills for appointments, errands, and community participation
Encouragement that respects dignity, privacy, and personal preferences
Interactive support planner
What kind of support are you exploring?
Choose what sounds most important. We’ll suggest a starting conversation, not a coverage or eligibility decision.
Important: Service eligibility, authorization, age requirements, units, and provider selection are determined through Florida APD/Medicaid processes and the individual support plan. This website’s descriptions are informational only.
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About Blooming Minds
Care rooted in dignity, joy, and possibility.
We believe every person deserves support that notices strengths, respects choices, and makes room for growth.
❀care that grows
Our story
Born from a simple belief that support should feel personal.
Blooming Minds of Palm Beach was created from my own journey as a mother of a child with autism. Like so many families, I learned that finding dependable, compassionate support isn’t always easy. I wanted more than just services. I wanted people who truly cared, communicated, and treated every individual with dignity.
As a U.S. Navy veteran, I carry the values of integrity, commitment, and service into everything we do. Those experiences, combined with raising my daughter, Sunni, inspired me to build an agency where families feel understood, caregivers feel valued, and every individual is given the opportunity to thrive.
At Blooming Minds, we believe every person deserves patience, respect, meaningful relationships, and the chance to reach their fullest potential. We aren’t just providing care. We’re building trust, confidence, and brighter futures together.
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Our mission
To provide compassionate, person-centered support that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives while giving families the confidence and peace of mind they deserve.
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Our vision
To become the most trusted provider of compassionate support services by creating a community where every individual is valued, included, and given the opportunity to bloom with confidence, purpose, and dignity.
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Our promise
We promise to care for every individual as if they were a member of our own family. We will lead with compassion, communicate openly, celebrate every milestone, respect every person’s unique journey, and always provide support with integrity, patience, and heart.
The way we work
Our values in action
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Person before program
We start with strengths, communication style, culture, routines, and personal goals.
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Consistency builds trust
Reliable scheduling, clear notes, and familiar team members help support feel safer.
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Choice creates confidence
We offer meaningful options and support self-advocacy whenever possible.
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Progress can be playful
Learning works best when activities feel relevant, encouraging, and enjoyable.
Leadership
Meet our leadership
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Ivette Perez
Administrator / RN Supervisor
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Bianca Evariste
Alternate Administrator
The people behind the care
A team chosen for heart, patience, and reliability.
Our caregivers are expected to communicate clearly, respect each person’s preferences, follow authorized plans, and create support that feels steady and encouraging.
Here is what families, guardians, and support coordinators can expect from first conversation through ongoing service.
⌂you are part of the team
Family partnership
You know your loved one best.
We listen to routines, strengths, communication preferences, safety needs, and meaningful goals so support can feel familiar from the beginning.
Your service journey
From hello to a steady routine
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Connect
Share goals, preferences, schedule needs, location, and service authorization status.
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Plan
We review fit, clarify expectations, and learn what makes support successful.
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Match
We identify a team member whose skills, availability, and style align with the person.
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Grow
We communicate, track progress, celebrate wins, and adjust routines when needed.
What we ask from you
Help us learn the whole person.
Preferred name, communication style, and meaningful choices
Goals and approved service details from the support plan
Routines, interests, sensory preferences, and helpful supports
Relevant safety information and emergency procedures
Feedback about what is working and what needs adjustment
What you can expect from us
Reliable, respectful partnership.
Clear scheduling and timely communication
Respect for dignity, privacy, culture, and choice
Support aligned with the authorized plan and documented goals
Consistent attention to health, safety, and incident procedures
Honest updates and collaborative problem-solving
Common questions
Good questions are always welcome.
Do you accept APD iBudget services?
Yes. Blooming Minds is an enrolled iBudget provider with the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities. We provide Respite, Life Skills Development Level 1 (Companion), and Personal Supports when they’re authorized in the person’s support plan. Ask your Waiver Support Coordinator about choosing Blooming Minds, or call us at (954) 243-4620 and we’ll walk you through next steps.
What areas do you serve?
We serve individuals and families in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. Call our office at (954) 243-4620 to confirm availability in your area.
Can families choose or meet the support professional?
Yes. We match each person with a support professional based on communication style, interests, schedule, and experience. Families are welcome to meet the support professional before services begin. If a match isn’t the right fit, we’ll work with you to find a better one.
What if our schedule changes?
Let us know as early as you can. During office hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm), call or text our office at (954) 243-4620 or email us at bloomingminds.pb@gmail.com. Outside office hours, call or text our after-hours line at (305) 600-6292. We’ll do our best to adjust visits or arrange a backup support professional.
How do you handle emergencies?
Blooming Minds is not an emergency response service. Call 911 for immediate danger or a medical emergency. For urgent, non-emergency concerns outside office hours, call our after-hours line at (305) 600-6292.
We’re hiring
Bring your heart, patience, and playful energy.
Join a team that values meaningful relationships, reliable care, and small moments that build big confidence.
Kind, steady, and curious
Why Blooming Minds
Work that feels meaningful
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Purpose every day
Help people participate, practice skills, and experience more independence.
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Flexible opportunities
Build schedules around available assignments and service needs.
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Supportive culture
Clear expectations, open communication, and coaching that helps you grow.
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Human connection
Create consistent, respectful relationships with individuals and families.
Open roles
Roles we hire for
Direct support
Personal Supports Professional
Assist adults with approved daily-living routines, skill building, non-medical care, supervision, and community participation.
Community based
Life Skills / Companion Professional
Support adults with socialization, community activities, confidence, and person-centered goals.
Family support
Respite Care Professional
Provide attentive, engaging supervision and supportive care for eligible individuals under 21.
What strong candidates bring
Compassion plus consistency
Respectful, reliable, and patient communication
Comfort supporting individual routines and goals
Valid documentation and reliable transportation as required by the role
Ability to complete required orientation and role-specific training
Ability to pass required Level II background screening
Interest form
Tell us a little about you.
Share your interest and we’ll contact you about openings and next steps.
Blooming Minds of Palm Beach is an equal opportunity employer.
Florida APD resources
Helpful places to learn, apply, and stay informed.
These official resources can help families and providers navigate services, enrollment, and support planning.
Please don’t include private health or Medicaid information.
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Office hours
8am to 4pm
Monday through Friday
A personal first conversation
Tell us what matters most.
We welcome questions about routines, service fit, schedules, communication preferences, and the next steps for beginning support.
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Not an emergency service. Call 911 for immediate danger or a medical emergency. For urgent, non-emergency concerns outside office hours, call our after-hours line at (305) 600-6292.
