Holidays Can Take a Toll on Youth and Families
For many, the holiday season is a time filled with fun traditions, festive dinners and beautifully wrapped presents. The worries and strife of daily life are put aside and cheerful…
First Annual WhyTry Resilience in Education Summit
Resilience in Education – that was the issue at the crux of the inaugural WhyTry Resilience in Education Summit meeting in Provo, Utah, Dec. 1-2 of this month. As an…
National Runaway Prevention Month: More Than Meets the Eye
As we celebrate National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) this November, we will be working alongside the National Network for Youth (NN4Y), the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) and our members to…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Florida Network board member and former senator Matthew Meadows speaking at a Broward County sheriff’s event for prevention against domestic violence in 1997. The Florida Network of Youth and Family…
The Florida Network is Florida’s Voice for Runaway Youth
In 1973, the bodies of 27 young boys – aged 13 to 20 – were discovered in the Houston area. Labeled by the media as a massacre, public unrest and…
The Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) Program helps Prevent Bullying in Florida
Every October, the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services is reminded of how vital it truly is to uphold our mission to provide at-risk and troubled youth and their…
Family Resources Expands Transitional Living Program
The Florida Network is proud of our member agency Family Resources Inc. for receiving a demonstration grant to expand their existing transitional living program, SafePlace2B, to serve homeless or at-risk…
September Member of the Month – Nehemiah Educational and Economic Development, Inc.
The Florida Network is proud to highlight Nehemiah Educational and Economic Development, Inc. (NEED) as our September Member of the Month! Founded in 2000, NEED serves the Orange County area through…
Back to School with the Florida Network
The month of August marks the end of summer break for many youth and their families. While some are still soaking up the last few days of summer, others are…
40 Years of Service and Dedication to Florida’s At-Risk Youth
In 1973, the bodies of 27 young boys – aged 13 to 20 – were discovered in the Houston area. Labeled by the media as a massacre, public unrest and…