January 2024

The Community Voice

News, Announcements, and Updates from the Escambia Children's Trust

Happy New Year!

Entering new beginnings and endless possibilities at Escambia Children's Trust!

Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with joy, success, and unforgettable moments.

ECT Funded Program Spotlight:

Youth Left Behind

Youth Left Behind is an organization dedicated to empowering the youth by offering mentorship, life-skills training, and invaluable opportunities that pave the way for a successful future. Recognizing the importance of guidance and support during the formative years, Youth Left Behind focuses on building meaningful connections between experienced mentors and young individuals.

Through mentorship, the organization strives to instill confidence, resilience, and essential life skills in the youth, equipping them with the tools needed to navigate the challenges of adulthood.

Youth Left Behind goes beyond guidance, actively creating opportunities for personal and professional growth; by providing platforms for higher education, and exposure to diverse experiences such as college visits and partnering with local companies for job opportunities.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Office of Prevention Services is pleased to announce the inaugural One Mentor, One Child Mentoring Summit on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, will take place at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs in Altamonte Springs, FL.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in partnership with Volunteer Florida, has launched the One Mentor One Child Mentoring Program to increase the delivery of mentoring services to youth and their families in Florida by identifying existing community mentoring programs and building lasting relationships with them.

The One Mentor, One Child Mentoring Summit is designed to train, empower, and strengthen mentoring providers. Attendees will share best practices and enhance evidence-based mentoring services.

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