The Broward Partnership
Ellianna Dorvil, LMFT, currently serves as Shelter Administrator at The Broward Partnership, overseeing the daily operations of the Homeless Assistance Center, which offers Low Barrier/Housing First emergency shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Broward County. With a background that includes roles as Director of Housing Services and Director of Program Services at the same organization, Ellianna has extensive experience in housing case management, workforce development, and behavioral health services. Previously, as Program Coordinator Supervisor at Family Central, Inc., Ellianna provided clinical supervision for Intensive Family Preservation Services, ensuring at-risk families received necessary stabilization services. Ellianna began their career as a Case Manager at Chapman Partnership, where comprehensive case management services were provided to individuals and families. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Law and Justice from Rowan University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from St. Thomas University.
The Broward Partnership
The Broward Partnership, a 501 (c)(3) organization, is committed to reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services. To achieve this mission, the Partnership operates the 230 bed Broward County Central Homeless Assistance Center (Center) on the Huizenga Campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Center provides emergency housing and solution-focused services for homeless men, women and families with children. The Partnership uses an innovative model of care to create a safe and caring environment that has helped more than 22,500 homeless individuals and families in Broward County achieve dignified independence. In addition to a safe secure place to stay and nutritional meals, the Partnership's residents receive mental health counseling, primary medical and dental care, substance abuse treatment, case management, education, vocational training, employment services, and support services for the families. The Partnership accommodates up to 120 men and 40 women as well as 70 family members in the special family dormitory wing. The average stay at the Center is 60 days. Additionally, there is capacity to house 50 individual men during weather emergencies such as extreme cold weather.