DUVAL COUNTY
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN HOME SOCIETY-BUCKNER DIVISION
CONTACT PERSON: BILL SHELTER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 5616
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32247
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 396-2641
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 0 TO 18 MALES AND FEMALES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 75
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: RECREATION GROUP COUNSELING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE
AGENCY NAME: THE BRIDGE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
CONTACT PERSON: TILLERY BEVIS, RECEPTIONIST
STREET ADDRESS: 1824 PEARL STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32206
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 354-7799
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LOW INCOME YOUTH AGES 13 THROUGH 19
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 80
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDING ON WHAT FIELD PURSUING.
AGENCY NAME: RIVER REGIONAL HUMAN SERVICES, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: TRACY HUSTON, RECORDS MANAGER
STREET ADDRESS: 330 WEST STATE STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 359-6571
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK GROUP START WITH 7 TO 17 YEARS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDING ON THE INTEREST OF THE INTERN.
AGENCY NAME: STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
CONTACT PERSON: KELLY WILLIAMS, PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN
STREET ADDRESS: 330 EAST BAY STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 630-2400/ SC 986-2507
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED:
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: WILL PUT THEM IN DIFFERENT DIVISIONS TO HELP EXECUTIVE/SECRETARY
AGENCY NAME: JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: BRENDA SHEPARD, COMPTROLLER
STREET ADDRESS: 3601 CARDINAL POINT DRIVE
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32256
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 448-1933
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ANY AGE
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 100
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: MASTER LEVEL, SOCIAL WORK OR MENTALLY HEALTH INTERN.
AGENCY NAME: GUARDIAN AS LITEM PROGRAM 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CONTACT PERSON: ARLENE FREIDMAN, CIRCUIT DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 333 EAST BAY
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 630-0991/SC 986-0991
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: DEPENDENT ALL LEGAL BIRTH TO 18 YEARS OLD ALSO REPRESENT JUVENILE VICTIMS OF CRIME AND SIBJECT OF DIVORCE/CUSTODY DISPUTE,
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: WILL USE FOR CASE WORK, OFFICE WORK, CASE RESOURCES AND ASSIST WITH TRAINING.
AGENCY NAME: FIRST CALL FOR HEALTH
CONTACT PERSON: CHELLENE STEPHENS, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 515 LOMAX STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32204
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 634-8160 HOTLINE 1-800-346-6185
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: NO AGE LIMIT
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: IF THEY CAN GET A TEAM HOTLINE THEN THE INTERN WILL CONTROL IT.
AGENCY NAME: GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: DAN TERRIL, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 555 STOCKTON STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32204
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 387-4661
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ALCOHOL AND ABUSE ADDICTED, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AGENCY, LEVEL 6 JUVENILE, ALSO 25 BED HALFWAY HOUSE
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: ACCORDING TO MAJOR
AGENCY NAME: BAPTIST HOME FOR CHILDREN
CONTACT PERSON: DIANE DEMSEY, FAMILY COUNSEL
STREET ADDRESS: 2300 BARTRAM ROAD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 721-2711
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ABUSE AND NEGLECT CHILDREN
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 50 PER DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: WHATEVER THEIR REQUIREMENTS, WORKING ALONG WITH A SOCIAL WORKER AND COUNSELOR.
AGENCY NAME: ST. JOHN’S RIVER HOSPITAL
CONTACT PERSON: NANCY ROBINSON
STREET ADDRESS: 6300 BEACH BOULEVARD
CITY, STATE: MIAMI, FLORIDA 32216
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 724-9202
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ADOLESCENT AND ADULTS WITH DELINQUENTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: WORKING ON MASTER DEGREE ALSO INTERNS WHO ARE DURING GROUP HELP.
AGENCY NAME: NATIONAL COUNSEL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: GERTRUDE PEELE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 2583
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32203
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 634-8367/ 353-4367
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 0-24 YEARS OLD
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 250
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: CLERICAL INTERVIEWS AND TUTORS
AGENCY NAME: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NE FLORIDA
CONTACT PERSON: JESSIE HUNTER, AREA MANAGER
STREET ADDRESS: 8130 BAY METAL WAY WEST
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32256
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 737-8733
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 7-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 1000 PER DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: ASSIST IN PROGRAM
AGENCY NAME: P.A.C.E. CENTER FOR GIRLS
CONTACT PERSON: LORI VANSLYKE, OFFICE ASSISTANT
STREET ADDRESS: 101 WEST STATE STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 633-8301
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK GIRLS FOR DROP AT PREVENTION
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 60
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: TEACHING OR COUNSELING
AGENCY NAME: SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: TERRY LEONE, INTERN DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 515 LOMOX STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32204
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 353-2223
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED:
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: AVERAGE OF 3 A DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: PROVIDE TELEPHONE HELP WITH INTERVENTION
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN’S CRISIS CENTER, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: DEBBIE THOMAS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 40279
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32203-0279
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 549-4603
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: PREVENTION/ INTERVENTION ABUSE CHILDREN
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 10/15
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: ASSIST COORDINATOR WITH CASE MANAGEMENT.
AGENCY NAME: BOYS HOME ASSOCIATION
CONTACT PERSON: KATHY BROWN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2354 UNIVERSITY BLVD. NORTH
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32211
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 743-3611
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: SERVED DEPENDENT BOYS BETWEEN AGES 6-18 AND NON DELINQUENT
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 40 PER DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDS ON THE DEGREE AND WHAT THEY ARE SEKING.
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN HOME SOCIETY
CONTACT PERSON: TOMME MCCONATHAN, PROGRAM SECREATARY
STREET ADDRESS: 3027 SAN DIEGO ROAD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32207
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 396-1668
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ALL YOUTH, ALL AGES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL STAFF
AGENCY NAME: DEPARTMENT OF HRS (D-4)
CONTACT PERSON: MARY GLOVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 5920 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32211
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 723-2050
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: SERVE WELFARE, DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLE, MENTALLY DISABLED AND ALSO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: DANIEL MEMORIAL, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: BOB ARNOLD, VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
STREET ADDRESS: 3725 BELFORD ROAD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32216
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 448-7618
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ALL SOCIAL SERVICE TYPE PROGRAM HOMELESS PROGRAM, EARLY DELINQUENCY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, HOSPITAL 5 TO 17, HOMELESS, 16-21
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 250
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: BAPTIST HOME FOR CHILDREN
CONTACT PERSON: DIANE DEMPSEY
STREET ADDRESS: 2300 BARTRAM ROAD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 721-2711
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AGES 6-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 50
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A HOME FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. THE AVERAGE STAY IS 1.5 YEARS. ALL THE CHILDREN ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOL, SO THERE IS VERY LITTLE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT THE HOME. INDEPENDENT LIVING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH AGES 15 OR OLDER.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD MAINLY BE INVOLVED IN COUNSELING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
AGENCY NAME: BOYS AND GIRL’S CLUB OF NE FLORIDA
CONTACT PERSON: PETER FLEISHMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 8130 BAY METAL WAY WEST
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32256
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 396-4435
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 7-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 50 TO 200 PER CITE
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: HELPS DISADVANTAGED (NOT NECESSARILY FINANCIALLY) YOUTHS. MAY COME FROM ABUSIVE/ALCOHOLIC HOMES. PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR THE CHILDREN TO GO AFTER SCHOOL.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: INTERN WOULD ASSIST WITH GAMES, SOCIAL RECREATIONAL, CULTURE ENRICHMENT, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION, HOMEWORK , GANG, PREVENTION, AND ALCOHOL/DRUG AWARENESS.
AGENCY NAME: BOYS HOME ASSOCIATION
CONTACT PERSON: KATHY BROWN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2354 UNIVERSITY BLVD NORTH
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32211
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 743-3611
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: NON DELINQUENT BOYS AGES 6-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 40
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY SERVES NON-DELINQUENT BOYS WHO ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LIVE AT HOME FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 3 YEARS. THERAPISTS AND HRS PROVIDE MOST OF THE HELP, AND THERE IS NO VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT THIS AGENCY.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK WITH A CASE MANAGER, PRIMARILY GOING TO THE COURTS, AND MEETING WITH THE THERAPISTS AND HRS.
AGENCY NAME: THE BRIDGE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
CONTACT PERSON: PAT STINSON
STREET ADDRESS: 184 PEARL STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32206
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 354-7799
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LOW INCOME AREA YOUTH AGES 13-19
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 80
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE YOUTH IN THIS AGENCY ARE COURT ORDERED FOR THE PROGRAM, AND WILL BE ON PROBATION UNTIL AGE 19 FOR STEALING, AUTO THEFT, ETC. TREATMENT BASED ON PROGRAM (MAINLY THROUGH COUNSELING).
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: INTERN WOULD WORK WITH A DIFFERENT CASE MANAGER EACH WEEK TO SEE HOW THEY COMMUNICATE AND WORK WITH THE YOUTH.
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN’S CRISIS CENTER, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: CRISTIE KOEHLER, COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 40279
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32203-0279
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 549-4603
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTH BETWEEN AGES 5 AND 12
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 10-15
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY PROVIDES PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION FOR ABUSED CHILDREN
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK WITH THE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM, INVESTIGATING NEGLECT AND ABUSE CASES FOR HRS. HE/SHE WOULD ALSO DO FOLLOW-UP INTERVIEWS, AND REFER THE CHILDREN TO AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP THE CHILDREN DEAL WITH SPECIFIC PROBLEMS.
AGENCY NAME: DUVAL START CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: DON MUSSELEWHITE, SUPERINTENDENT
STREET ADDRESS: 7500 RICKER ROAD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32244
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 573-3900
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ADJUDICATED MALE DELINQUENTS AGES 13-16
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 24
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A HALFWAY HOUSE FOR BOYS. IT IS A LEVEL 6 PROGRAM WITH AN ON SITE SCHOOL. MOST OF THE BOYS WHO ARE THERE ARE FELONS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD SHADOW A COUNSELOR FOR A MONTH AND THEN TAKE ON HIS/HER OWN CASELOAD. HE WOULD FUNCTION AS A GROUP TREATMENT WORKER, DOING COUNSELING, AND ALSO WORKING WITH THE PARENTS OF THE BOYS. THE INTERN WOULD WORK FROM 2 TO 10 PM SHIFT.
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN HOME SOCIETY
CONTACT PERSON: MARY SHELL, PROGRAM SECRETARY
STREET ADDRESS: 3027 SAN DIEGO ROAD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 396-2641
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ALL YOUTH, ALL AGES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A MULTI-SERVICE FAMILY AGENCY WHICH OFFERS PARENTING CLASSES, ADOPTION COUNSELING, AND FAMILY COUNSELING.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN MAY WORK IN ONE OF THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE, OR MAY SWITCH AREA ON A MONTHLY BASIS.
AGENCY NAME: DUVAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: JANICE CAROL, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDANT
STREET ADDRESS: 1241 EAST 8TH STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA 32206
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 798-4822
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ARRESTED MALES AND FEMALES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 175
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS FACILITY DEALS WITH ALL JUVENILE ARREST IN VARIOUS STAGES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD ACT AS A CASE MANAGER. S/HE WOULD INTERACT WITH THE JUVENILES, PARTICIPATE IN INTAKE SCREENING, GO TO COURT, AND SUPERVISE KIDS IN HOME DETENTION.
AGENCY NAME: JACKSONVILLE MARINE INSTITUTE (EAST)
CONTACT PERSON: TIM SWEEZEY, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
STREET ADDRESS: 13375 BEACH BOULEVARD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32224
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 233-1121
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALE DELINQUENTS AGES 14-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 40
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A LEVEL 2 DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM WITH AN EDUCATIONAL AND A RECREATIONAL COMPONENT (CANOEING, SCUBA, AND OTHER WATER-RELATED ACTIVITIES). THE YOUTH ARE COURT ORDERED, AND THE MODE OF TREATMENT IS BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD ACT AS A REGULAR STAFF MEMBER. S/HE WOULD ASSIST IN THE CLASSROOM AND WOULD ALSO HELP ORGANIZE FIELD TRIPS.
AGENCY NAME: JACKSONVILLE MARINE INSTITUTE (WEST)
CONTACT PERSON: ROBERT PATTERSON, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
STREET ADDRESS: 3108 LENOX AVENUE
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32254
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 721-0133
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALE AND FEMALE DELINQUENTS AGES 14-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 40
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR COURT ORDERED LEVEL 2 DELINQUENTS. THE AVERAGE STAY IS 5-6 MONTHS, AND THE MODE OF THERAPY IS BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION IN A CLASSROOM SETTING. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE RECREATIONAL COMPONENT INVOLVING WATER ACTIVITIES.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD ASSESS THE YOUTH ON A DAILY BASIS AND DO ALL THAT A REGULAR STAFF MEMBERS DOES. S/HE WOULD ALSO HELP ORGANIZE AND SUPERVISE OVERNIGHT TRIPS WITH THE JUVENILES.
AGENCY NAME: PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
CONTACT PERSON: NINA WATERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2916 UNIVERSITY BLVD WEST
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32217
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 488-8002
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: GIRLS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 60
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS WHO DO NOT SO WELL IN THE REGULAR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM (CHRONIC TRUANCY). 20% OF THEM ARE ADJUDICATED DELINQUENTS, THOUGH THE SCHOOL IS GEARED MORE TOWARD INTERVENTION THAN REHABILITATION.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD ASSIST THE TEACHER IN THE CLASSROOM AND ATTEND THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS ON BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT. S/HE WOULD ALSO HELP TEACH LIFE SKILLS.
AGENCY NAME: RIVER REGIONAL HUMAN SERVICES, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: WILL EVANS, UNIT DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 330 WEST STATE STREET
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 359-6571
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK YOUTH AGES 7-17
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 10 CLIENTS/ COUNSELOR
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY HELPS GET CHILDREN OUT OF TREATMENT FACILITIES. IT DEALS WITH THE YOUTH BEFORE THEY ARE RELEASED FROM MODERATE SECURITY FACILITIES, AND PROVIDES AFTER-CARE FOR THEM ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE ASSIGNED TO WORK CLOSELY WITH ANOTHER COUNSELOR, AND DO AS MUCH CASE WORK AS POSSIBLE. THE INTERN WILL HAVE TO DO SOME TRAINING AHEAD OF TIME AND WILL ALSO NEED A BACKGROUND CHECK.
AGENCY NAME: TIGER SUCCESS CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: JOSEPH GRASSO, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 5401 LANNIE ROAD
CITY, STATE: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32225
COUNTY: DUVAL
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 765-2266
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LEVEL 10 MALES, AGES 14-17
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 20
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS FACILITY IS FOR SERIOUS HABITUAL OFFENDERS. THE SETTING IS VERY SECURE, AND RESEMBLES A PRISON. THE BOYS HAVE A ROUTINE SCHEDULE CONSISTING OF EDUCATION, THERAPY, AND RECREATION.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK AS A COUNSELOR IN BOTH ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP THERAPY.