The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is proud to fund 12 Youth FORCE (Friends, Opportunities, Resources, Counseling, Education) programs that target more than 1,000 students at 21 school and community sites. These programs provide at-risk middle school students with year-round services designed to improve self-esteem, develop skills, and increase access to community resources in order to promote success. For more info on CSC Youth FORCE programs, visit the funded program directory at www.cscbroward.org/AboutOurPrograms.aspx. The Children's Services Council of Broward County provides leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children's lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults. To learn more, visit us online at www.cscbroward.org and on social media at www.facebook.com/cscbroward; www.twitter.com/cscbroward; and www.youtube.com/cscbroward

1. Youth FORCE Programs for Middle School Students
Deborah Forshaw, Program Manager
Children’s Services Council of Broward County
dforshaw@cscbroward.org | 954-377-1000
Council Roundtable Discussion
August 15, 2013

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CSC’s Out-of-School Time System of
Care for Broward’s Children and Youth
Maximizing Out of
School Time
(MOST) Programs
for Elementary
School Students
and Students with
Special Needs
Youth FORCE
(Friends, Opportuni
ties, Resources, Co
unseling &
Education)
Programs for At-
Risk Middle School
Students
21st Century
Learning
Centers at Low-
Performing High
Schools
STEP
(Supported
Training &
Employment
Program) for
Youth ages 16-
21 with Special
Needs
Summer Youth
Employment
Program (SYEP)
for Economically
Disadvantaged
Youth Ages 16-
18

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A Youth-Centered Approach
Workforce
Development
Education
Governmental
Healthcare
Dependency
Juvenile
Justice
Mental
HealthFaith-Based
Services
Transportation Recreational
YOUTH

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Youth FORCE Target Population
• 12 programs target over 1,000 middle school
students at 21 school and community sites.
• Eligible youth present risk factors that include:
– poor school performance
– delinquency
– history of abuse/neglect
– low-income
– residence in a high crime area
– history of substance abuse or behavioral health
issues

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Required Program Components
1. Individualized Assessment & Service Planning
2. Counseling & Connecting Activities
3. Academic Services & Supports
4. Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
5. Nutrition & Fitness Activities
6. Cultural Arts & Enrichment Activities
7. Positive Youth Development Activities

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Program Outcomes
1. 75% will decrease risky behaviors
2. 80% will improve school performance
3. 100% will not use alcohol or drugs
4. 100% will not get pregnant or cause a
pregnancy
5. 95% will have no new law violations
6. 95% will not have any new law violations
during 1-year follow-up period

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Youth FORCE Providers
• After School
Programs
• ASPIRA
• Harmony
Development
• Hispanic Unity
• Center for Hearing &
Communication
• Memorial Healthcare
• Minority Development
& Empowerment
• HANDY
• Smith Community
Mental Health
• OIC
• Urban League
• YMCA

8. Deborah Forshaw, Program Manager
Children’s Services Council of Broward County
dforshaw@cscbroward.org | 954-377-1000
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