Everglades Youth Academy

• Take the Florida Turnpike to Exit SR-60 toward Yeehaw Junction.
• Go West on SR-60.
• Turn Left on US-441.

Everglades Youth Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving high-risk and max-risk male youth aged 13 to 21. These programs provide services utilizing evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling.

Everglades Youth Academy is a max-risk program which provides youth behavioral/mental health services. The designated length of stay for a youth is 18 to 36 months.

Everglades Youth Academy is a high-risk program which provides youth behavioral/mental health services. A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan.

Everglades Youth Academy Sex Offender Program is a max-risk program which provides youth sex offender services. The designated length of stay for a youth is 18 to 36 months.

The Florida Scholars Academy provides all educational services for residential commitment programs within the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. It offers a tailored education system that accommodates the unique needs of each student by providing multiple pathways to success. The academy offers individualized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals. This includes obtaining a high school or equivalent diploma, earning valuable industry-recognized credentials, and/or enrolling in postsecondary education at a Florida college, university, or technical college. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the necessary skills and qualifications for a successful career.