Okeechobee Girls Academy

/george-wright okeechobee_girls_academy 1117 NE 39th Boulevard FL 34972 (863) 824-6114 (863) 824-2276 demetria.refoure@us.g4s.com 24, Ages 13-18 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/en-us/What%20we%20do/Services/Care%20and%20Justice/Youth%20Services/ Low- & Moderate-Risk /facilities/restrictiveness-levels#Low

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The Okeechobee Girls Academy is a low and moderate risk program that serves female offenders 13 to 18 years of age. The program has a bed capacity of 24. The program provides gender specific services that include but are not limited to case management, screening and assessment services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, behavior management, life and social skills, educational and vocational services, self sufficiency planning and physical and recreational activities.
Home Builders Institute provides pre-apprenticeship vocational training in the construction trades to girls who are eligible. The average length of stay is 6 to 9 months.

Okeechobee Girls Academy (school number 479101) is a Type 3 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and one elective course. The elective course is typically used to provide additional reading assistance to needy students or vocational training.

Education and vocational services are provided through the Okeechobee County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Construction Trades.

Take Florida Turnpike, Exit SR-60 toward Yee Haw Junction, West on SR-60, Turn left on US-441, Turn left on 39th blvd. Okeechobee

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