Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is a non-profit organization transforming lives by ensuring safe children, strong families, and vibrant communities. Founded in 1982, LSF currently touches the lives of 1 in 50 Floridians every year through various programs, including early education, youth shelters, foster care, refugee and resettlement services, substance abuse mental health services, and adult guardianship. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, LSF has more than 60 programs throughout Florida and approximately 1,400 dedicated employees.

Peace River Center is an agency striving to impact the lives of our clients and the community we serve by engaging, restoring, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential by offering a broad range of mental health and substance use disorder services as well as victim services throughout Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. With 27 locations, 30 programs and accreditation from The Joint Commission and licensed by ACHA and DCF we are one of the largest behavioral health agencies in Florida. Our Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are in need of a crisis counselor, please call the Peace River Crisis Response Team Hotline at (863) 519-3744. For more information about Peace River Center, please visit our website peacerivercenter.org.

PRIDE is a self-funded enterprise whose mission makes a positive difference in Florida. We make communities safer and save taxpayers money by training eligible inmates in vocational skills and transitioning them into the job market upon completion of their sentences. This job-centered approach lowers the number of repeat offenders and reduces criminal justice costs for all citizens. Customers invest in Florida when they purchase PRIDE products and services by starting the training-to-job cycle. PRIDE is not run for a profit; instead we combine enterprise with social mission to create a positive impact on communities, people, and customers. For over 30 years PRIDE has helped keep Florida communities safe by significantly reducing recidivism rates of ex-offenders. Inmates receive real world skills through over 40 job training centers offering hundreds of certifications that prepare them for re-entry as productive citizens. Inmates that participate in PRIDE training programs are three times less likely to commit a new offense upon release from a correctional institution than non-participants. PRIDE is the only private program of its type in the US and operates as a not-for-profit corporation, with board oversight, to fulfill four missions defined by Florida statute. PRIDE is funded exclusively through the net proceeds from sales of products and services manufactured by PRIDE inmate training programs. PRIDE serves as a model example of the privatization of government functions and reduces the cost of state government for Florida's taxpayers by millions of dollars every year.

At Camelot Community Care, this is not merely a slogan – it is our “calling”. Our dedicated team seeks to live out this calling each and every day with respect, compassion and commitment equal to the enormous trust placed in us on behalf of our community’s most vulnerable children and families. We measure our work against the most important yardstick we know; making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Camelot Community Care’s ability to create better outcomes for those we serve can be seen in the wide variety of effective programs that we implement and oversee. We continue to make a positive impact that will be felt in our community for generations to come! As a community-based care agency, partnership, and a spirit of collaborative caring are written into the DNA of our organization. Through collaborative partnerships with other agencies statewide, our foster parents, volunteers, and community benefactors, our mission of enabling children and families to realize their fullest potential by stopping the cycle of abuse and neglect in families and in our community is possible. The success of this model of care continues to be demonstrated year after year. In spite of on-going society-wide economic challenges, the state’s opioid crisis, an increase in the number of children receiving out-of-home services statewide, and flat funding, our network, and tremendous community partnerships have allowed Camelot to continue our forward-thinking approach. The child welfare system journey is ongoing and we would like to thank you for sharing it with us as we continue to keep our children safe and create a bright future for our most important resource.

You Thrive Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing an array of services to children and families to improve overall well being and quality of life. Service areas include Head Start/Early Head Start, Meals on Wheels and Case Management for the Elderly, Weatherization of Homes, Energy Assistance, Emergency and Supportive Services, Family Self-Sufficiency Case Management, Financial Literacy, Affordable Housing, Transportation for the Disadvantaged, Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Hernando County, and much more! The corporate office is located in Brooksville, FL with locations throughout Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Polk, Sumter, Lake, Hillsborough, and Volusia counties.

The mission of Children First is to strengthen children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to development, education, health, and well-being. This statement reflects the organization’s underlying aspiration for the successful achievement of Head Start and Early Head Start goals and objectives, and our main priority of kindergarten readiness for the children we serve. Children First Inc. holds the distinction of being a four-time Head Start “Program of Excellence.” Our agency is one of two to received this coveted designation four consecutive times, ranking our program in the top 1% of more than 1,800 nationwide. This designation is awarded to Head Start organizations that consistently demonstrate excellence in program management and service performance, and that continually support the achievement of robust outcomes for at-risk children birth to five years-old, pregnant women, families, and their communities. They must demonstrate financial integrity, program accountability, innovation, compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulations, and comprehensive quality. Only nine other Head Start organizations throughout the country have achieved this level of recognition. Children First is honored to serve children and strengthen families. Our continuous commitment to the mission has been made possible by our generous community and for that we are deeply grateful.

Our Vision To be the trusted source of care and support for all people in need. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Mission Inspired by Jewish values, we protect the vulnerable, empowering individuals and strengthening families. We provide… Jewish Families with services that connect them to the Jewish community and improve their lives, Children and Families in need with intensive support to ensure stability, safety and well-being, Refugees with basic services that support them to successfully adapt to life in America, Unemployed Non‐Custodial Parents with the skills to find jobs, support their families and be better parents, Elderly and Disabled with support services enabling them to live independently, safely and with dignity, and Individuals with Behavioral Health Challenges with the tools necessary to function well in society.

Each year, thousands of individuals are assisted in recovering their mental health and reaching their highest level of independence. With 42 housing and service center locations scattered throughout Pinellas County, the Organization provides a wide variety of treatment, recovery and vocational services; a network of living opportunities in community residences and apartments; and a large staff of people dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Boley Centers’ residential options - from highly structured group homes to permanent, supported apartments - provide affordable, attractive, safe living opportunities for over 1,200 individuals, making Boley Centers a leader in residential services and housing opportunities in the southeastern United States.

ACTS offers treatment to improve health through personal and family centered recovery practices. Our mission is to provide and manage a broad array of human services to include prevention, acute care and stabilization, treatment and supportive services in the arenas of substance abuse, co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, child protection, delinquency, criminal justice, housing, economic self-sufficiency and health and wellness. By keeping our programs specialized, we establish a solid bond that not only helps those we serve recover from their addiction and improve mental health, but also lays the groundwork for a lifetime of continuing care that gives the best chance of permanent recovery and freedom in supportive setting. Professional, well-trained individuals at the treatment programs for adults and youth not only have the expertise, knowledge and experience necessary to effectively assist you in your recovery, but more importantly, they share a welcoming, non-judgmental attitude toward the recovery process. This atmosphere – cutting-edge clinical standards that far surpass industry standards – encourages effective, long-term recovery for clients in all occupational, legal, and social situations. At ACTS, we treat individuals and families with primary substance abuse/alcohol problems and also persons with secondary co-occurring mental disorders. We treat everyone we serve with personal attention and compassion. Our programs are based on best practice to ensure everyone receives the best quality of care.

Senior Friendship Centers is a nonprofit organization serving older adults in four counties in Southwest Florida. We are THE safety net for close to 15,000 seniors living in our service area, providing over a half-million individual “units of service” to older adults in the areas of medical and dental services, caregiving, meals, exercise classes, lifelong learning, economic assistance, and socialization. Through state and local partnerships, we were able to improve the health of thousands of uninsured seniors on limited incomes. Tens of thousands of older adults in Southwest Florida have benefited from the Senior Friendship Centers’ programs and services since our founding in 1973 by Brother William Geenen, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross Order of Notre Dame University (C.S.C.). As an organization, our goals are to: -Empower older adults to live active, healthy lives to improve all aspects of health. -Promote good nutrition and physical activity to maintain healthy lifestyles. -Provide crisis/supportive intervention and help promote financial stability through education and community resources. -Allow older people to maintain their independence and live in their own homes for as long as possible. A belief in “People Helping People,” has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for more than four decades. Volunteers serve in nearly every facet of the organization. Our award-winning centers and our clinics have drawn national and international attention as models for the delivery of programs and services to older adults.

We offer help, hope and healing to all people experiencing life’s problems and challenges, big and small. Our services cover a wide range of needs, regardless of income or ability to pay. We can help you cope with the devastating trauma of sexual or physical violence, domestic violence or abuse, depression and despair, substance abuse, financial problems, family issues or whenever life’s challenges start to weigh you down. Services Provided by the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: - Free crisis counseling along with useful information and referral to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Dial 2-1-1 or visit our Web site at www.211atyourfingertips.org. - Specialized, state-of-the-art intervention and treatment services for children, adults and families who have experienced sexual or physical abuse, sexual assault or domestic violence, emotional abuse or other types of violence or emotional trauma. - Counseling and economic support services for low to moderate income families and individuals to get them back on the road to well-being and self-sufficiency. - Sexual assault examinations and crisis counseling for victims of rape and sexual assault. - Telephone reassurance calls and daily safety checks for low-income, socially-isolated elderly and disabled adults. - Educational programs and workshops customized for organizations, employee groups, volunteers or professionals touching on timely topics and a range of issues. - Emergency mental health and basic life support ambulance services. Available 24 hours a day by dialing 9-1-1.

CareerSource Tampa Bay connects Hillsborough County businesses with qualified, skilled talent and career seekers with employment and career development opportunities. Professionals and entry level candidates can benefit from our career planning services, including career orientation; turnkey resource centers that assist in the candidate’s job search; career fairs; interviewing techniques; labor market information specific to occupations and industries in demand as well as resume building tips, salary and wage information and more; and professional networking. We help to strengthen the competitive edge of local businesses in measurable ways that lead to the economic vitality of the region. Our team of business consultants work as a partner with local businesses to provide innovative, value-added workforce solutions. We provide businesses with a wide range of professional services, including: employee referral and recruitment, training and retraining, workshops and business seminars on a variety of human resource and workforce topics, labor market statistics, targeted career fairs, downsizing and retention support strategies, tax credit information and more. CareerSource Tampa Bay is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers listed on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. We are a proud partner of the American Job Center network.