Youth Environmental Services

/mack-mcleod youth_environmental_services 4337 Saffold Road FL 33598 (813) 671-5213 (813) 671-5216 yes-ed@amikids.org 33, Ages 15–18 AMIKids, Inc. http://www.amikids.org/ Moderate-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#Moderate

Non-Secure

13 Wimauma Ralph Parker Executive Director

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This wilderness-based program enhances rehabilitation efforts through environmental education, academic education, a variety of vocational and life-skills training, and Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS). The YES program is performance based, stresses academic achievement, appropriate behavior, a positive attitude and excellence in performance. Every youth at YES has the opportunity to increase his school grade level and/or prepare for and take his GED. He can earn American Red Cross certifications in first aid, CPR, basic water safety and life guarding. A requirement for successful completion is a confirmed placement in either full time school or employment or a combination of both. Program provides on-site mental health and substance abuse services. Youth must provide own clothing. Average length of stay is 6-9 months.

Youth Environmental Services (school number 295052) is a Type 2 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 Hillsborough County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Florida Ready to Work.

From Tampa, travel south on I-75 (approximately 15 miles south of Brandon) to exit 46B (S.R. 674). Exit and proceed east on S.R. 674 to Hwy. 301. Turn right (south) on Hwy. 301 and proceed approximately 2 ½ miles to Saffold Road. Turn left on Saffold Road and continue about 2 miles. Facility is on the right. Hillsborough

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