HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
AGENCY NAME: BAY AREA YOUTH SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: MICHELLE SANTASTOFANO, UNIT SUPERVISOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1518 NORTH 56TH STREET SUITE 106
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 628-8989
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: FIRST TIME OFFENDERS UNDER AGE 18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 70 CASELOAD
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME OFFENDERS. IF THE OFFENDER COMPLETES THE ALTERNATIVE SANCTIONS, THE CHARGES WILL BE DROPPED. SANCTIONS INCLUDES LETTERS OF APOLOGY, RESTITUTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD HAVE A SMALL CASELOAD OF YOUTH TO SUPERVISE AND CONTACT ON A WEEKLY BASIS. S/HE WOULD FIND OUT WHAT PROBLEMS THE YOUTHS HAVE AND DIRECT HIM/HER TO AGENCIES WHICH DEAL WITH THOSE PROBLEMS.
AGENCY NAME: JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY CASE MANAGEMENT UNIT
CONTACT PERSON: GEORGE MURPHY, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 7829 NORTH DEL MABRY, SUITE 202
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33614
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 673-4341
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALE AND FEMALE JUVENILE DELINQUENTS (ALL AGES)
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: MALE AND FEMALE JUVENILE DELINQUENTS (ALL AGES)
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS FACILITY ENSURES THAT ALL COURT-ORDERED JUVENILES ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDERED SANCTIONS. THEY PERFORM ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE THE NEEDS OF THE JUVENILES, AND ALSO CONDUCT HOME AND SCHOOL VISITS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PARTICIPATE IN INTAKE ASSESSMENTS, MAINTAIN CLIENT CONTACT AT SCHOOL AND HOME. S/HE WOULD ALSO WORK WITH CASE MANAGERS ON REPORTS FOR THE JUDGES.
AGENCY NAME: C.E. MENDEZ FOUNDATION, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: BIRRENKOTT, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 601 SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33606
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 251-3600
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTHS AGES 10-14 (AGES 5-14) IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 150-200 PER TEACHER
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE STAFF IN THIS PROGRAM VISIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACH DRUG EDUCATION AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION COURSES. THE COURSE RUNS FOR 12 WEEKS AT EACH SCHOOL. DURING THE SUMMER, THE COURSES ARE TAUGHT IN MORE IF A RECREATIONAL SETTING IN THE INNER CITIES.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD LEARN THE COURSE MATERIAL AND HELP TEACH IN THE VARIOUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AGENCY NAME: HAVEN W. PARE
CONTACT PERSON: JENNY WATSON, SENIOR TREATMENT COUNSELOR
STREET ADDRESS: 9260 BAY PLAZA BLVD. SUITE 505
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 272-6606
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTH AGES 13-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 24 IN THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR KIDS WITH BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AT HOME. THE YOUTHS ATTEND SCHOOL AT THE FACILITY; COUNSELING AND CRISIS INTERVENTION ARE ALSO PROVIDED. THIS IS NOT A LOCKED FACILITY; THE AVERAGE STAY IS 5 DAYS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD HELP FACILITATE LIFE SKILLS GROUPS AND ANGER CONTROL GROUPS. THE INTERN WOULD ALSO ASSESS THE YOUTHS WHEN THEY FIRST ENTER THE FACILITY.
AGENCY NAME: THE GREATER TAMPA URBAN LEAGUE
CONTACT PERSON: JOANNA TOKELY, PRESIDENT
STREET ADDRESS: 1405 TAMPA PARK PLAZA
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 229-8117
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK YOUTHS AGES 10-18. THE YOUTHS ARE REFERRED BY HRS. PARENTS AND SCHOOLS.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 30 PER GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY PROVIDES SEVERAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, DRUGS AND VIOLENCE CLASSES, AND A MINORITY REPRESENTATION PROJECT. THE YOUTH GROUPS ATTEND THE PROGRAM FOR 14-16 WEEKS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PARTICIPATE IN MENTORING, CONDUCT HOME VISITS, HELP ORGANIZE WORKSHOPS, AND PROVIDE A CAREER GUIDANCE.
AGENCY NAME: STEPPIN STONE FORM, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: HELEN COTTRELL, SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER
STREET ADDRESS: 8421 PRICHER ROAD
CITY, STATE: LITHIA, FLORIDA 33547
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 685-5779
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: DISTURBED FEMALES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 22
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: HOUSE MOTHERS
AGENCY NAME: MISSING CHILDREN, HELP CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: GLORIA ZIMMERMAN, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 410 WARE BLVD. SUITE 400
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 623-5437
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 0-17 MISSING KIDS PARENTAL ABDUCTION AND OTHER CATEGORIES.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 25
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TRAINING (STRICT)
AGENCY NAME: THE GREATER TAMPA URBAN LEAGUE
CONTACT PERSON: ANN GARDNER, CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICE
STREET ADDRESS: 1405 TAMPA PARK PLAZA
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 229-8117
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK YOUTH BETWEEN AGES 10-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 600 TO 700 A DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: TAMPA POLICE DIRECTOR
CONTACT PERSON: BERNIE CRUC, RESOURCE ANALYST
STREET ADDRESS: 1710 NORTH TAMPA STREET
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 274-5950
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 0-17
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDING ON THE NEED WHEN APPLICATION IS RECEIVED.
AGENCY NAME: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CRISIS CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: DIANE SMITH, ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2214 EAST HENRY AVENUE
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33610
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 238-8411
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTH 2 YEARS OF AGE AND UP ALSO SEX OFFENDER THAT START AT 18.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 100
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDS ON THE LEVEL OF THE INTERN. UNDERGRADUATES CAN WORK ON THE HOTLINE, COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THEY CAN ALSO HELP WITH PROVIDING SEXUAL ABUSE TREATMENT IN THE PROGRAM.
AGENCY NAME: GAURDIAN AD LITEM
CONTACT PERSON: PAULINE KUBER, RECEPTIONIST
STREET ADDRESS: 800 E KENNEDY BLVD., COURT HOUSE ANNX RM.
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 272-5110
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ABUSED CHILDREN AGES 18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDS ON WHICH PROGRAM OUT OF THE FIVE PROGRAMS THEY HAVE. INTERNS ARE ASKED TO PERFORM CLERICAL DUTIES AND ALSO WORK WITH THE PUBLIC.
AGENCY NAME: HAVEN W. PARE
CONTACT PERSON: SHAE WALKER, SENIOR CHILD CARE SPECIALIST
STREET ADDRESS: 207 BEACH STREET
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33606
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 272-6606
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 13-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: CHILD ABUSE COUNCIL, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: GLENDA TROXELL, SECRETARY
STREET ADDRESS: 305 SOUTH BREVARD
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33600
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 251-8080/ SC 254-9244
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 0-5 HAVE A COUNSELING SERVICE THAT DEALS WITH ADULT
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: IN THE COUNSELING PROGRAM
AGENCY NAME: C.E MENDEZ FOUNDATION
CONTACT PERSON: DEB SMITH, BUSINESS MANAGER
STREET ADDRESS: 601 SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 251-3600
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: BASICALLY KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 3500 PER DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: BAY AREA YOUTH SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: DEBRA SKILTON, SECRETARY
STREET ADDRESS: 1518 NORTH 56TH STREET, SUITE 106
CITY, STATE: TAMPA, FLORIDA 33610
COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 628-8989
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 18 AND UNDER AND FIRST TIME JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERNS WILL HAVE CASES JUST AS THE EMPLOYEE WOULD BU NOT AS MANY