Lighthouse of SWFL offers a Summer Experience as their Transitional Teens Program. It helps young adults with visual impairments to live on their own as they move from high school onto the next stage of their adult life.

They help with:

Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.

Wellness programs for all people in Florida through state, county and local efforts focusing on health and fitness.

Programs teach the importance of stay safe and healthy.

Call or visit website for more information.

This is a charter school that combines school and work experience for its students. 11th and 12th grade students spent part of their week working in a paid job. The other part of the week is spent in classes studying subjects needed for graduation. Students complete the same graduation requirements set by Orange County Public Schools.

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.

Services Include:

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:

• 24 hour a day supervision
• Continuing care
• Family counseling
• Full educational services provided by Certified Lee County School Teacher
• GED option
• Group counseling
• Individual counseling
• Meals
• Psychiatric evaluations if needed, including medication management
• Random drug testing
• Recreational Activities, including Ropes Course
• Typical stay 4 - 6 months
• Weekly parent group

Call for more information.