Florida
Youth Villages provides intensive in-home services in Florida through our Intercept® program model.
Programs
Provided to Florida
Intercept®
Strengthening families to prevent or limit the need for foster care
Our Results
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 96%
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 87%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 96%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 91%
Figures represent data gathered in FY22-24 for all youth served for more than 60 days across all programs.
It was a year of record growth and innovation for Youth Villages.
Additional Resources
Florida
Fact Sheet
1,782
youth served in Florida
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stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
4 Kentucky libraries receive $200,000 to increase support for families
Four Kentucky libraries will offer extra support to families this summer and fall through grants from a collaboration between the Kentucky Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS), libraries across the state and New Allies, which is part of the national nonprofit Youth Villages.
5 Mississippi youth courts receive grants to increase services for families
JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 13, 2025) – Youth courts in Bolivar, Marion, Harrison, Hancock and Jackson Counties will provide a range of innovative and evidence-based services and support to families through funding from New Allies, a part of national nonprofit Youth Villages.
A second chance for Amanda and Jack
When Amanda landed in the ICU due to complications from alcoholism, her 9-year-old son, Jack, faced the very real possibility of being removed from his home.
Helping kids gear up: Youth Villages’ Backpack Drive is back
(Woburn, MA) Youth Villages is kicking off its yearly Backpack Heroes initiative, aiming to equip children in its care with brand-new backpacks and essential school supplies to help them begin the academic year feeling prepared and empowered.
Helping young children adjust to new school routines
With back-to-school season right around the corner, Dr. Lindsay Pate is helping families get ready—especially those with young children starting daycare, preschool or Mother’s Day Out programs for the first time.
Clinical insight into Tennessee’s new school cell phone ban
Youth Villages shared clinical insight with Chalkbeat on how Tennessee’s new school cell phone ban could emotionally affect teens and their families.
Approximately $200,000 in grants from New Allies was awarded to the four libraries
Four Kentucky libraries are launching new programs to support families thanks to $200,000 in grants from New Allies, Youth Villages and the Kentucky Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS).
United Way Community Connections Show July 28
Interview with Youth Villages and Heather Raymond from the Nashua Board of Education. Listen to the podcast episode now.
Why job prep coaching matters: Insights from a longtime volunteer
The Youth Villages Job Prep program equips LifeSet young adults with essential tools for employment and independence. Volunteer job coaches are at the heart of this effort, offering their time, experience and encouragement week after week.
“LifeSet changed everything for me.”
There was a time when Sidney couldn’t imagine what her future would look like. Now, at 19, she’s building one on her own terms, with strength she never knew she had.
Local Leadership
Caroline Hannah
Executive Director – Alabama, Florida
Kathleen Caines
Regional Supervisor
LOCATIONS
Lakeland
238 N Massachusetts Ave
Suites A, B, D
Lakeland, FL 33801
Directions
Contact
Phone: 863-204-3739
