In the Summer of 2021, the YMCA of South Florida STEP (Children's Services Council of Broward County Florida funded Supported Training & Employment Program) helped 60 students find employment at 14 different sites. Many of the students were even hired as permanent...
"This program has touched me and made a difference in my life." Thanks to the Children’s Services Council and the YMCA of Broward County, students have an opportunity to give a voice to issues that are important to them. With funding fro...
The "Where Are They Now?" feature spotlights graduates of CSC-funded programs and their successful transitions to or toward adulthood. This episode spotlights the impressive trajectory of one Simone Nelzi, a participant in the CSC funded and YMCA operated 21st Century C...
Sarah entered the child welfare system at 14 and participated in the Children's Services Council of Broward County funded Future Prep program through Memorial. Her Prep counselor listened to her, guided her, and taught her how to advocate for herself. While there, Sara...
Meet Rashaud, an 8th grade student. He is a proud member of the Youth FORCE program at Gulfstream Middle School. Youth FORCE, which is funded by the Children's Services Council of Broward County and managed by Memorial Healthcare System at Gulfstream, has enabled Rashau...
"STEP is like my family. You'll never see a group of kids like us so close to each other." Maci is one of hundreds of children and youth who have gone through CSC-funded Maximizing Out of School Time, Youth FORCE and STEP (SUPPORTED TRAINING & EMPLOYMEN...
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