Frances Walker Halfway House

/monica-webb fwhwh 5332 Riveredge Drive FL 32780 (321) 264-4033 (321) 264-4034 jlopez-shipman@cfdfl.com 30, Ages 13-18 Center for Drug-Free Living http://www.cfdfl.com/ Moderate-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#Moderate

Non-Secure

18 Titusville Josette Lopez-Shipman Director

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Female

The Frances Walker Halfway House provides comprehensive gender specific programming, which addresses and supports the developmental process of female adolescents, ages 13 to 18 years old. The program provides substance abuse treatment funded by Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS), mental health counseling, and on-site educational classes, including health education specific to the needs of girls. Youth may also have the opportunity to earn CPR certification, parenting classes as needed and pre-vocational skills. The program provides a structured residential environment for youth that offers opportunities for personal growth, social development, independence and responsible behavior. Volunteers from the community provide a variety of learning experiences, such as Girl Scouting, spiritual services, guest speakers, learning to be a victim's advocate, specialized beauty services and many others. The average length of stay is 6 to 9 months.

Frances Walker Halfway House (school number 51026) 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 Brevard County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Florida Ready to Work

Take I-95 to SR-50
Head east towards Titusville
Turn right on US-1
Turn left on Riveredge Drive
Brevard

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