Family First

Based out of Stillwater, Fla., Eckerd Youth Alternatives has been a provider of youth services for over 35 years. Through some 40 Eckerd programs in eight states, nearly 63,000 youths have passed through an Eckerd program. Eckerd Youth Alternatives operate a camp that was started in 1968 as a place for troubled boys. The institution has developed into a larger multi-state assortment of programs for at-risk/troubled boys and girls. Eckerd Youth Alternatives is a private, nonprofit organization nationally recognized for its programs to help youth. Programs serve boys and girls ages 8-18 who are at risk for or exhibit emotional and behavioral problems at home, school and/or in the community. As a pioneer in therapeutic treatment in outdoor settings, Eckerd Youth Alternatives provides specialized residential treatment and community-based programs for juvenile offenders, early intervention and prevention curriculum in grade schools. The new Transition to Independence program helps foster care youth approaching adulthood.

Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc. (THAPgroup) is a collective group of service providers dedicated to enhancing the well-being, sustainability, and economic development of Southwest Florida residents. With a mission to build social equity, THAPgroup offers solutions that address educational, health, housing, and economic challenges, benefiting over 12,000 individuals through improved life outcomes, expanded businesses, and affordable medical treatment plans. Through their pillars of service, THAPgroup focuses on providing essential access to primary healthcare and prevention services, cost-accessible living solutions and home energy savings, as well as revitalizing and sustaining long-term business growth. By working together and investing in sustainable economic development solutions, THAPgroup aims to bring hope, growth, and change to the community they serve.Generated from the website