It’s the most wonderful time of the year… But for some families in Florida, this time of the year is not as merry as the holiday songs portray. For some, the holidays are filled with increased stress and frustrations as families struggle with stress due to financial pressures and increased obligations. With school out and…
Leon County schools reported 797 homeless students during the last school year, so Capital City Youth Services (CCYS) launched an annual event to bring awareness and funding to support these vulnerable youth. More than 35 community leaders and individuals were recruited to give up the comforts of home for one night to sleep outside on…
28 years after the first “Day of Unity,” domestic violence survivors and those working to end violence continue to come together each October to celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence is an epidemic that spreads violence throughout our communities and harms families across the nation. Any individual is subject to entering an abusive relationship,…
Suicide, the country’s 10th leading cause of death, has become a serious public health problem that takes an immense toll on family, friends and loved ones who have been effected. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 41,149 Americans took their own lives in 2013, and an estimated one million suicide attempts occur each…
The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services is excited to recognize Crosswinds Youth Services (CYS) as our Member of the Month. This summer the Crosswinds Youth Services Transitional Living Program (TLP) provided youth with resources to expand their cultural awareness and broaden their horizons to the possibilities of world travel and other opportunities. The…
The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services is excited to recognize Bethel Community Foundation (BCF) as our Member of the Month. Recently awarded Agency of the Year at our 2015 Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon, BCF provides consistent and steadfast services to their community through their Truancy Intervention Program Services. BCF provides life skills classes…
During the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services’ annual board meeting earlier this month, members voted to add two new members to the board of directors: former Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Secretary Wansley Walters and Dr. Rosby L. Glover. “We are more than excited to have two qualified and experienced leaders of the…
On June 17, Gov. Rick Scott appointed Florida Network of Youth and Family Services President and CEO Stacy Gromatski to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group. Gromatski was one of five appointed to the advisory group. She fills a vacant seat for a term beginning June 16, 2015 and ending at the…
The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services’ Annual Meeting will commence June 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. During this three-day conference, member agencies will network with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments and learn from the works of others to continue improving the lives of children and families in need across…
The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services is proud to shine a light on our member agency of the month, Thaise Educational & Exposure Tours (TEET)! TEET strives to empower at-risk youth by educating and improving their quality of life through weekly counseling, mentoring, Enrichment Classes, tutoring and college tours. TEET brings out the…