Family Assistance ServicesThis agency offers Wraparound. It is a planning process. The process follows a series of steps to help children and families. The programs and services, offered through Wraparound, are driven by the needs specific to each family. The help given works to prevent certain situations or events. These are situations or events that would result in a child being removed from their home. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This branch offers many programs for youth. They have sports, dance, martial arts and tennis. They have child care and after school programs. They have swimming, summer camp and more. Low-income families can apply for financial aid.
Please see the website for more details.
This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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This group helps kids from kindergarten to 12th grade. They work on improving their education and offer fun activities. The programs are in Overtown and West Homestead.
The children's programs include help with schoolwork, support at school, spiritual guidance, fitness, STEM learning, field trips, creative arts, social skills, evening dinners, mentoring, advice for after high school, and summer internships.
This agency strives to help children who live in at-risk areas on the north side of Jacksonville. The Youth Life Learning Centers focus on providing children after-school learning services. They are currently serving children up to the sixth grade. Each year the center adds another grade level so children can remain in the program until graduation. During the school year, the centers are open from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. There is also a 6-week day camp during the summer. Children receive tutoring and have computer access. There are also a number of activities such as field trips, dance lessons and sports. There are currently two locations. Please see the website for more information.
Offering the following services:
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This group offers a variety of services. The help is for youth in crisis. It includes emergency shelter, counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24 Hour Hotline : 850.576.6000
Programs:
This agency provides services to youths and their families. SafePlace2B provides shelter to troubled youth. The shelter is open 24/7.
Family counseling services are available.
Please make an appointment for other services. See website for more information.
Important Numbers:
SafePlace2B -941.708.5850
Family Counseling – 941.741.3575
Covenant House offers shelter and training for teens in the Ft. Lauderdale area.
Contact for more information.
https://www.covenanthousefl.org/fort-lauderdale-services
Lutheran Services Florida offers shelter to youth in need. Call for more information.
