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Success Stories Careers Overview Why ? Current Vacancies Press About Our Story Our Values Our Team Our Impact Our Approach Marine Education 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Programs & Services Locations Get Involved Donate Empowering young people to become confident, successful adults. Get Involved Find a Location This is where success happens The AMIKids Mission EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BELIEVE I CAN We believe in the power of transformation – every young person has the potential for greatness, and we’re on a mission to unlock it. Our purpose is clear: We empower young people to discover their true potential. For more than 55 years, has empowered over 160,000 young people across the country by guiding young minds and fostering confidence and a belief in success. With an impressive 80% of youth successfully completing programming, our holistic approach to serving youth combines education, workforce development, treatment, and behavior and skills training. Programs and Services Youth discover their potential every day at offers a wide range of programs and services across the nation designed to provide the extra support youth need to discover their true potential. Our programs and services are organized into four main categories: Community-based Programs, Residential Programs, Program Enhancements, and Service Coordination. Community-based Community-based programs offer daily services to youth and families, with youth returning home each day if programming takes place outside of the home. We offer eight unique services with our community-based programs. Residential Residential programs operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week, with youth residing on campus. Staff implement trauma-responsive programming to help youth develop skills for successfully transitioning to community settings and/or the home environment. Program Enhancements Program Enhancements services may be provided as standalone or supplementary to a program. Service Coordination provides regional service coordination for the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice as part of their transformation initiative. In our role as a service coordinator, we work with local or state agencies to develop and manage a continuum of community-based and residential services from subcontracted direct service providers. The Difference What sets us apart? Experiential education. We believe adventure opens doors. Through unique adventures, we expose young people to new and exciting opportunities that allow them to grow self-confidence and develop leadership skills. We empower young people to believe in themselves and believe success is possible. They don’t give up, so we don’t give up. We stick with them. We foster relationships, care, and provide a sense of family. And we provide structure. The Personal Growth Model is a proven success, tying together education and workforce development, treatment, and behavior and skills training. Our Approach Number of young people served since 1969 160,000 Last year, this is what success looked like: 92% of Graduates set clear education and career goals 2,377 industry-recognized courses completed by young people at 952 Certifications earned by young people at 81% Completion rate Of the youth who exited a program in 2022, 81% successfully achieved their goals or completed the available programming 3,150 School credits earned by young people at Learn more about Our Impact At , I’ve learned the importance of not bottling everything up inside. I learned how to channel my anger into bigger things, such as focusing on my goals and not letting anger limit my growth.” – Austin, Student Success stories Our greatest advocates are the young people themselves. We meet young people where they are. We’re not a ‘one-size fits all’ organization. We work together with youth and families to support their goals and create stronger communities. But don’t take our word for it – hear directly from some of the young people we’ve served. Manatee Meet Terrance Tallahassee Meet Kadence White Pines Meet Robert Tampa Meet Alejandro Orlando Meet Isabelle Manatee Meet Brody But they’re not the only ones… I believe has the ability to unlock the mental potential of what young people can truly do. Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Famer , NFL Hall of FamerGet involved We make a difference in the lives of young people every day. Here’s how you can be a part of it. Together, we can build a future where every young person flourishes, creating resilient communities and beacons of hope. Donate Give the gift of opportunity. Your donation to provides a chance for young people to thrive. Empower young lives, Donate today! Careers Use your talents to make a difference in the lives of young people. Partnerships Make a lasting impact on your community. Become a corporate or foundation partner with . Together, we can make a difference. Volunteer Make a lasting impact and change a young person’s life. Volunteer with and empower young people to reach their full potential. Advocate Be a voice for young people in need. Your voice can change a life. Advocate for and help young people reach their full potential. Hire our youth Invest in the future of your community and your business by hiring talented, driven young people from . Yacht Donations Did you know that we accept yacht donations? Learn more about our premiere Yacht Donation program. Want to help but still not sure how? A personal donation is a great way to start your journey. Donate Empowering young people to discover their true potential. Address , Inc. 5915 Benjamin Center Drive Tampa, FL 33634 Phone 813.887.3300 Programs & Services Locations Success Stories Careers Press About Our Story Our Values Our Team Our Impact Our Approach Marine Education 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Get Involved Donate Volunteer Partnerships Advocate Hire our youth Join our team Yacht Donations © 2024 . All rights reserved. About Our Story Our Values Our Team Our Impact Our Approach Marine Education 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Programs & Services Locations Get Involved Donate Success Stories Careers Overview Why ? Current Vacancies Press Swag Board...