LEON COUNTY
AGENCY NAME: FLA. NETWORK OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: JILL CANONO, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES
STREET ADDRESS: 2728 PABLO AVENUE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32308
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 922-4324
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AGENCY NAME: GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM –2ND JUDICIAL COURT
CONTACT PERSON: JODY ANSLEY, SECRETARY
STREET ADDRESS: 301 SOUTH MONROE, ROOM 442
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32305
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-7612
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: CHILDREN THAT ARE INVOLVED IN COURT PROCEEDING, COURT APPOINTED TO CHILDREN USUALLY INVOLVED IN ABUSE, NEGLECT OF DOMESTIC VISITATION CUSTODY. VICTIMS OF CRIMES AND WITNESS OF CRIME.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 320 CASES AT A TIME
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HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: SOCIAL WORK, CRIMINOLOGY OR LAW STUDENT
AGENCY NAME: APALACHEE CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: KATHY HINES, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 625 EAST TENNESSEE STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32302
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 487-2930
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS 2-18 YEARS, ADHD, AND FAMILY.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 20-25
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CO-THERAPY
AGENCY NAME: DISC VILLAGE
CONTACT PERSON: KATHLEEN, ADMISSION COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1.5 MILES NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD
CITY, STATE: WOODVILLE, FLORIDA 32362
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 421-4115
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 14-17 SUBSTANCE ABUSERS, DELINQUENT AND VOLUNTEER AND FOSTER CARE CLIENTS.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 23
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HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: TO WORK WITH THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANTS
AGENCY NAME: PARENTS NETWORK OF FLORIDA
CONTACT PERSON: STEPHANIE MEICK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2728 PABLO AVENUE, SUITE B
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-5437/ SC 278-5437
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: PARENTS/ CHILDCARE FOR KIDS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 180 KIDS
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE PARENTS SUPPORT GROUPS
AGENCY NAME: COURT SERVICES (SUPREME COURT)
CONTACT PERSON: MARSHA SINGLETON, SENIOR CLERK
STREET ADDRESS: 500 SOUTH DUVAL STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 30399
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 487-0747
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: SUPREME COURT
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AGENCY NAME: CAPITAL CITY FOR YOUTH SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: SANDY RUCKER, COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2407 ROBERTS AVENUE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32310
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 576-6000
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 10-17 BOYS AND GIRLS ALSO PATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES, AND THEY COVER EIGHT COUNTIES.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 40 APPROXIMATELY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDS ON THEIR BACKGROUND. WORK DIRECTLY WITH KIDS IN SHELTER.
AGENCY NAME: NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
CONTACT PERSON: BEVERLY OWENS, PRINCIPAL
STREET ADDRESS: 723 WEST ORANGE AVENUE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32310
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-5960
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: 6,7, AND 8TH GRADERS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 350
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS SCHOOL PROVIDES VARIOUS PREVENTION PROGRAMS, DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE CASE. 80-100 OF THE STUDENTS ARE ADJUDICATED DELINQUENTS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE YOUTHS. S/HE COULD WORK WITH THE CHILDREN IN CLASSES OR ONE-ON-ONE. THE POSITION OF THE INTERN WOULD VARY ACCORDING TO THE INTEREST OF THE INTERN.
AGENCY NAME: TALLAHASSEE MARINE INSTITUTE
CONTACT PERSON: THOMAS DAVIS, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
STREET ADDRESS: 2514 WEST THARPE STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 921-1250
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LEVEL 2 MALES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 30
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FOR COURT ORDERED LEVEL 2 MALES. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 5-6 MONTHS. THEY TEACH EDUCATION, AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION THROUGH REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD TEACH CLASS, TUTOR, AND INTERACT WITH THE BOYS AS A REGULAR STAFF MEMBER WOULD.
AGENCY NAME: JASP (JUVENILE ALTERNATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM)
CONTACT PERSON: KAREN MCCURLEY, PROGRAM ASSISTANT
STREET ADDRESS: 3333 WEST PENSACOLA ST. SUITE 200
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-5821
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: COURT ORDERED YOUTHS UNDER AGE 18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 33
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: YOUTHS ARE 2ND OR 3RD TIME MISDEMEANORS, OR FIRST TIME FELONS. JASP MAKES SURE THE COURT-ORDERED SANCTIONS ARE CARRIED OUT IN 90 DAYS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE A DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: INTERN WOULD SHADOW A CASE WORKER, ATTEND COURT, AND MAKE HOME VISITS. THE INTERN MAY BE LATER ASSIGNED A FEW CASES OF HIS/HER OWN.
AGENCY NAME: ADDICTION RECEIVING FACILITY
CONTACT PERSON: DENIS L. ZAVODNY
STREET ADDRESS: 3333 WEST PENSACOLA STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 574-8814
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ADOLESCENTS AGES 12-17 WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 2-6
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS FACILITY ASSESSES AND STABILIZES YOUTHS THROUGH THERAPY AND COUNSELING
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PARTICIPATE IN BIOPSYCHOLOGIAL ASSESSMENTS, ASSIST IN THEIR THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATION GROUPS, AS WELL AS IN CASE MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE PLANNING
AGENCY NAME: P.A.C.E. CENTER FOR GIRLS
CONTACT PERSON: NEIL KALTENECKER, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1344 CROSS CREEK CIRCLE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 921-9280 FAX 921-9279
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK GIRLS AGES 12-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 40
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL DEALS WITH GIRLS WHO ARE AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. THE GIRLS ARE THERE VOLUNTARILY (NOT COURT ORDERED) BECAUSE THEY WANT HELP. ASIDE FROM ACADEMICS, THEY ARE TAUGHT ABOUT PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND LIFE SKILLS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE INVOLVED IN ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, AND WOULD ALSO FACILITATE GROUP DISCUSSIONS ON VARIOUS LIFE ISSUES.
AGENCY NAME: DELINQUENCY CASE MANAGEMENT UNIT (LEON COUNTY)
CONTACT PERSON: ALICE B. SIMS VOLUNTEER AND INTERN COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 333 WEST PENSACOLA STREET, SUITE 210/220
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 487-4281
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALES WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 15 PER CASE LOAD
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY DEALS WITH ALL THE STAGES IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCESS, INCLUDING SCREENING, COUNSELING, HOME AND SCHOOL VISITS, AND DETENTION SUPERVISION.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD SHADOW A CASE MANAGER IN ALL THE ABOVE AREA FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS. THE REMAINDER OF THE SEMESTER, S/HE WOULD CARRY HIS/HER OWN CASELOAD.
AGENCY NAME: TALLAHASSEE LEON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES CENTER (OUTPATIENT DIVISION)
CONTACT PERSON: ILESE WEINGARTEN, DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES)
STREET ADDRESS: 3333 WEST PENSACOLA STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 574-6695
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTH UNDER AGE 18 WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROBLEMS, OR KIDS WITH BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES INTENSE COUNSELING TO YOUTHS WITH DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE A CASE MANAGER. S/HE WOULD FIND OUT THE NEEDS OF THE KIDS AND CONNECT THEM WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO HELP THEM TO RESOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS.
AGENCY NAME: S.C.A.L.E.S. PROJECT
CONTACT PERSON: RUSSELL LANDRY, PROJECT COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 301 S. MONROE STREET COURTROOM 1-A
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-4265
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: 1ST TIME MISDEMEANANTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 4 TRIALS PER WEEK
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE MAIN FOCUS OF THIS PROGRAM IS TEEN COURT. THIS IS A NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING WHERE EVERYONE IN THE COURT IS A JUVENILE EXCEPT FOR THE JUDGE. IF THE DELINQUENT COMPLETE THE SENTENCE SUCCESSFULLY, S/HE WILL NOT HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK WITH THE TEEN ATTORNEYS AND ASSIST THEM IN THEIR ARGUMENT (EITHER PROSECUTION OR DEFENSE)
AGENCY NAME: APALACHEE CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: KATHY HINES, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 625 EAST TENNESSEE STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32302
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 487-2930
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTH AGES 2-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 20-25
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY ALLEVIATES DYSFUNCTION IN FAMILIES PRIMARILY THROUGH COUNSELING. THEY SEE THE CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARD PREVENTION, NOT REHABILITATION.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD MAINLY BE INVOLVED IN COUNSELING.
AGENCY NAME: DISC VILLAGE TRUANCY (JARC)
CONTACT PERSON: LISA SHERRY
STREET ADDRESS: 536 APPLEYARD DRIVE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 575- 4025 921-1066
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: FIRST TIME OFFENDER OF MISDEMEANORS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 1-10
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY MAINLY SUPERVISES AND PLACES YOUTH IN COMMUNITY CONTROL PROJECTS AS AN ALTERNATIVE SANCTION.\
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WILL PARTICIPATE IN INTAKE AND SCREENING INTERVIEWS AND SUPERVISE THE YOUTHS CARRYING OUT COMMUNITY CONTROL SERVICE AND SANCTIONS.
AGENCY NAME: PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE
CONTACT PERSON: DEBRA TART, SOCIAL WORKER OR CHRIS ELLDRIDGE, CHIEF INVESTIGATOR
STREET ADDRESS: LEON COUNTY COURT HOUSE, 301 S. MONROE STREET SUITE 401
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-2436 (DEBRA- EXT. 209, CHRIS EXT-195)
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: JUVENILES WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 45 PER MONTH
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY INTERVIEW DETAINED JUVENILES ABOUT THE CHARGES, AND SCREENS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS,
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD ASSIST IN THE ABOVE AREAS AND HE/SHE WOULD ALSO HELP DEVELOP "ALTERNATIVE PLANS" FOR SANCTIONS.
AGENCY NAME: LEON COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL
CONTACT PERSON: CINDI CODBEY
STREET ADDRESS: 301 N. MONROE STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 34301
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-6339
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: NONE: THIS JOB IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ONE
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 0
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THESE COUNCIL ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IN TERMS OF SERVICES AND AGENCIES. THEY WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DJJ, BUT THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY PART OF DJJ.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK WITH VARIOUS STAFFING COMMITTEES, DOING CLERICAL WORK AND KEEPING THE MINUTES AT MEETINGS. S/HE WOULD ALSO COLLECT INFORMATION FROM AROUND THE COMMUNITY FOR COMMITTEES TO USE AT THEIR MEETINGS.
AGENCY NAME: RAFT HALFWAY HOUSE ( REGIONAL ADOLESCENTS FEMALE TREATMENT CENTER)
CONTACT PERSON: HARRY ROHR.
STREET ADDRESS: PO BOX 568
CITY, STATE: WOODVILLE, FLORIDA 32362
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 421-4115
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LEVEL 6 FEMALE DELINQUENTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 15
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN THIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IS 4 MONTHS. THE GIRLS ATTEND SCHOOL ( AT A FACILITY) DURING THE DAY. DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION ARE PROVIDED FOR GIRLS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD GAIN THE MOST EXPERIENCE INTERNING DURING THE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. S/HE WOULD ASSIST IN THE PLANNING AND SUPERVISION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS.
AGENCY NAME: CAPITAL CITY YOUTH SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: FRED SANGULIANO, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
STREET ADDRESS: 2407 ROBERTS AVENUE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32310
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 576-6000
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTH AGES 10-17 WHO ARE RUNAWAYS, CHRONICALLY TRAUNT, OR HAVE UNGOVERNABLE BEHAVIOR. THEY ARE NON-ADJUDICATED.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 16 BEDS
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THEY PROVIDE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE. THERE IS A LONG-TERM EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HRS DEPENDANT KIDS, AND A SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR RUNAWAYS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK IN THE SHELTER WITH THE YOUTHS. HE/SHE WOULD ASSIST THE DAILY GROUP ACTIVITIES, SUPERVISE RECREATION, AND HANDLE ANY CRISIS THAT MIGHT ARISE AMONG THE KIDS.
AGENCY NAME: FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
CONTACT PERSON: KAE INGRAM, PRINCIPAL
STREET ADDRESS: 3415 ZILLAH ROAD
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32311
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-6880
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: JUVENILE DELINQUENTS AND KIDS WITH BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 40
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS AN ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, SERVING GRADE 6,7 AND 8TH STUDENTS. MOST OF THE STUDENTS THAT ARE HERE ARE INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD SERVE AS A MENTOR AND A TUTOR, TO HOPEFULLY RAISE THE AVERAGE OF THE TEST SCORES OF THE STUDENTS FOR THE SEMESTER.
AGENCY NAME: PROJECT STRIDE (FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
CONTACT PERSON: THESLA BERNE-ANDERSON
STREET ADDRESS: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32306
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 644-1855
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK KIDS IN THE LEON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: VARIES
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS FACILITY WORKS WITH KIDS AT RISK DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. THE AIM IS TO MOTIVATE THE KID TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PRIMARILY PARTICIPATE IN TUTORING AND MENTORING
AGENCY NAME: RATTLER SUCCESS CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: MINICA FELDER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 3420 CAPITAL CIRCLE SW
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 575-4914
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LEVEL 6 AND 8 MALES AGES 14-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 30 IN THE NON-RESIDENTIAL, 16 IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS AN AFTERCARE PROGRAM FOR BOYS RELAEASED FROM BOOT CAMPS. THEY ATTEND THE PROGRAM FOR 4 MONTHS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS FOR LEVEL 6 BOYS WHO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED BY THE COURTS FOR 3 MONTHS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD ALSO ASSIST IN TRANSPORTING THE BOYS, TUTORING, OR ANYTHING ELSE IN HIS/HER AREA OF INTEREST.
AGENCY NAME: SAIL HIGH SCHOOL
CONTACT PERSON: ROSEANNE WOOD, PRINCIPAL
STREET ADDRESS: 725 NORTH MACOMB
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-2468
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTH AGES 14-19
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 230
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE SCHOOL OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THE KIDS, AND HAS AN INTENSIVE DROP-OUT PREVENTION PROGRAM.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE ASSIGNED TO WORK WITH A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, AND WOULD BE INVOLVED IN THE SUPPORT GROUP. THE POSITION WOULD ALSO VARY TO SOME DEGREE ACCORDING TO THE INTEREST OF THE INTERN.
AGENCY NAME: GAURDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM 2ND JUDICIAL COURT
CONTACT PERSON: KIM SWITALSKI, CASE COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 301 SOUT MONROE STREET, ROOM 442
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32305
COUNTY: LEON
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-7612
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED: 320 CASES
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: PROGRAM IS RUN PREDOMINANTLY BY VOLUNTEERS. THEY ADVOCATE FOR THE CHILDREN IN FAMILY COURT
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TRAINING (32 HOURS, WHICH TAKES 6-8 WEEKS) AHEAD OF TIME. S/HE WOULD SERVE AS A GUARDIAN (ADVOCATE IN COURT) AND MANAGE 5-6 CASES.
AGENCY NAME: DJJ DISTRICT 2 PROGRAM OFFICE
CONTACT PERSON: ALICE B. SIMS, INTERN AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: CEDARS EXECUTIVE CENTER, 2639 N. MONROE ST. SUITE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 487-4251
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALE AND FEMALE JUVENILES WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 15 PER CASELOAD
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY DEALS WITH ALL THE STAGES IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCESS, INCLUDING COUNSELING, SCREENING, HOME AND SCHOOL VISITS, AND DETENTION SUPERVISION.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD SHADOW A CASE MANAGER IN ALL THE ABOVE AREAS FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEMESTER S/HE WOULD CARRY HIS OR HER OWN CASELOAD.
AGENCY NAME: DISC VILLAGE UNC.
CONTACT PERSON: HARRY ROHR, SUPERVISOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
STREET ADDRESS: 1.5 MILES NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD
CITY, STATE: WOODVILLE, FLORIDA 32362
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 922-9940
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: FEMALES UNDER AGE 18; LEVEL 6 PROGRAM
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 16 BEDS
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE GIRLS HERE ARE COURT ORDERED TO THIS FACILITY. THE AGENCIES ATTEMPTS TO IMPROVE THE GIRLS BEHAVIOR THROUGH INTENSE COUNSELING.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD SIT IN ON THE COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH THE GIRLS, TO SEE HOW TREATMENT IS CARRIED OUT.
AGENCY NAME: JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: GARY PORTESY, SUPERINTENDENT
STREET ADDRESS: 2303 RONELLIS DRIVE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32310
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-7672
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: YOUTHS UNDER AGE 18 WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 36 BEDS
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A HOLDING FACILITY FOR ARRESTED YOUTH AWAITING FOR THE COURTS TO DECIDE WHERE TO PLACE THEM. IT IS ESSENTIALLY A JAIL FOR KIDS. SO THE MAIN FOCUS IS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY WITH IN THE FACILITY. SCHOOL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE ALSO OFFERED.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD SERVE AS A DETENTION CARE WORKER. S/HE WOULD WATCH OTHER EMPLOYEES AT FIRST, THEN S/HE WOULD ACTUALLY DO ALL THE JOBS. THE INTERN WOULD ALSO HELP TRANSPORT THE KIDS TO COURT IN A SECURED VEHICLE.
AGENCY NAME: PROJECT ESCAPE
CONTACT PERSON: JERRY THOMPSON
STREET ADDRESS: 500 NORTH APPLEYARD DRIVE
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 487-7474
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 14-21
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 120
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL. THE KIDS ARE NOT COURT ORDERED TO BE THERE. THEY ARE THEIR BY CHOICE. MOST OF THE STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE POSITION WILL VARY ACCORDING TO THE INTEREST OF THE INTERN.
AGENCY NAME: BOYS TOWN
CONTACT PERSON: PAULINE PATRICK, CTE DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2315 HARTSFIELD ROAD
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 385-0211
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALES UNDER AGE 18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 45
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: SOME OF THE MALES AND FEMALES HERE ARE COURT ORDERED, OR SENT BY HRS. THEY ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOL DURING THE DAY, AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AND HOMEWORK IN THE EVENINGS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD TUTOR THE YOUTHS, AND SIT IN ON COUNSELING.
AGENCY NAME: BELL VUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CONTACT PERSON: WARREN JOHNSON, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
STREET ADDRESS: 2214 BELL VUE WAY
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 488-4467
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: 6, 7, AND 8TH GRADERS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 300
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM. PROVIDES INTENSIVE DROP OUT PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND THERE IS A LOT OF FOCUS ON DISCIPLINE.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD VISIT THE KIDS ASSIGNED TO THEM. S/HE WOULD HELP THEM WITH HOMEWORK , AND JUST SPEND TIME TALKING TO THEM ABOUT ANYTHING.
AGENCY NAME: GRIFFIN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY
CONTACT PERSON: SUSAN FOSTER, COORDINATOR, DROP OUT PREVENTION
STREET ADDRESS: 2757 WEST PENSACOLA STREET
CITY, STATE: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304
PHONE NUMBER: (850) 487-7322
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: PREVENTION SPECIALIST, COUNSELING AND TUTORING