Suggested Practicum Sites- Children & Youth
The following is a list of local organizations who have worked with or are willing to work with FYCS students who are in need of a practicum site. There is a contact person for most of the organizations as well as a website in which you can find more information about the mission and goals of each program.
Alachua County Teen Court
367-4125
Develop and facilitate educational programs, working with at-risk juveniles and their families.
America Reads Challenge
392-0728 ext. 253
Responsible for tutoring elementary students at risk for reading failure and assisting coordinator with overseeing tutors and matching them with students.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
375-2525
Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County
375-2525
Program implementation & development, liaison between office staff and parents, child mentoring
CHAMPS - Collegiates Helping as Mentors in Public Schools
955-7660 or 955-6900
Mentor at-risk students, serving as their tutor and role model, and assist them in their social and emotional development.
Child Advocacy Center
376-9161
Volunteers needed to assist in the preparation and follow-up related to interviews of children who have been abused or neglected, assist and promote community outreach functions, manage donor activities, and assist with special events.
Child Care Resources
334-1550
Site has not previously been used for work experience.
Children's Home Society of Florida
334-0955
Co-facilitate parent support groups and parent education classes, participate in family mentor program, research available resources in community and facilitate access, provide support services to families, facilitate child groups in connection with parent support groups
City of Gainesville - Parks and Recreation
334-5067
Community Outreach Partnership Center (COPC)
392-5957
Develop educational programs for working poor, assist staff in enhancing computer skills, assist in logistical support for program implementation, develop programs for youth and children
Corner Drug Store
334-3800
Duties will vary - may include: interview clients, role playing, participate as co-leader of groups, work with family members and children of substance abuse clients, HIV prevention, develop educational and vocational training opportunities or assist in Interface youth shelter, a temporary shelter for runaways.
CROP - College Reach-Out Program
395-5780
CROP strengthens the motivation and academic preparation of low income 6th through 12th graders who desire and may benefit from a post-secondary education.
Department of Children and Families
955-5010
The Protective Investigations Unit works with allegations of child abuse and neglect in order to determine if removal of the child is needed. The student will have the opportunity to conduct field investigations with an actual investigator and refer clients to various services designed to assist their parenting skills.
Department of Juvenile Justice
334-1580
Dignity Project
371-6792
Program designed to assist at-risk teenage boys by teaching them auto restoration and repair. Assist with tutoring and appropriate social skills.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
800-554-4357
Site has not previously been used for work experience.
Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP)
955-7766
Assist supervisor to gain knowledge of budgeting, staff selection, training, program operation, curriculum development, conflict resolution; work with elementary students in after school program
Family Visitation Center
334-0955
Florida 4-H Foundation, Inc.
846-1001
Gainesville/Ocala Marine Institute
352-466-0543
Work with juvenile offenders through teaching, assisting in recreational outings, and communication skills. Also work in funding research, grant writing, and quality assurance.
Girl Scouts
376-3004
Site has not previously been used for work experience.
Guardian Ad Litem Program (GAL)
374-3656
Attend training sessions, court hearings, and multi-agency staffings, responsible for specific cases, writing reports to the court, interviewing clients, assisting new GAL training, and perform investigations.
Loften Center/ACCEPT Program
955-6839
Working with pregnant teens (See Special Programs on website to learn more about ACCEPT)
March of Dimes
378-9522
Youth and Volunteer Development - assist with managing WalkAmerica school campaign in middle and high schools; create flyers, direct mail pieces and training resources; coordinate news releases for WalkMania fundraisers and school campaigns; liaison with school administration and team captains; assist with WalkAmerica Principals' Breakfast for 5 walk sites; recruit volunteers, prepare materials, organize events; coordinate mini-walk event for 40 area schools
Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida
376-9000
Community outreach through condom distribution and participation at health fairs and information booths, administrative work through completing surveys and order forms
Project
Payback, Office of the State Attorney
338-7395
A juvenile restitution program which serves as a liaison to victims of juvenile crime in order to increase the amount of restitution being paid to victims. Student assisted with updating information on youth offenders, inputting data into SPSS and attending juvenile court.
Reichert House
371-2347
Assist with after school tutoring, creating and planning educational games and field trips for at risk boys ages 13-17.
YMCA - North Central Florida
374-YMCA (9622)
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