CBA Highlights 2021 by Palm Beach County Youth Services Department https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn Highlighting all the amazing work our Community Based Agencies do for the community that we serve. en-us 2021-02-02 13:18:03 UTC 2024-03-30 16:31:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Center for Child Counseling pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153463364  ]]> 2021-02-02 13:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153463364 Milagro Center pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153475104 2021-02-02 13:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153475104 Center for Child Counseling pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153660286 Home Play Therapy Tool Kits customized for each client ]]> 2021-02-02 14:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153660286 Achievement Centers for Children & Families pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153681124 Employability Skills Program launching as an accompaniment to the high school peer mentoring program ]]> 2021-02-02 14:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153681124 Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153741776 Zachary just moved to Florida full time in August from New Jersey and has been working with Connections since then. He came down in February last year and interviewed for the position and has adjusted and adapted, like all of us, to his position in the Covid world. The nutrition food of the month videos are shared Monday mornings with every class in the school- students from ages 3-22.  Zachary then discusses the fun facts in each live nutrition class throughout the week and asks questions to the students. ]]> 2021-02-02 14:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153741776 City of Greenacres Youth Council Workshop pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153836765 2021-02-02 14:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153836765 Urban League of Palm Beach County Nulites volunteered at a food distribution event before the holidays. pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153906315 2021-02-02 14:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1153906315 The Arc Palm Beach County- Empowering children and adults with developmental disabilities pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1154960159 Arc Stand Up Members Send Letters of Positivity to Clients]]> 2021-02-02 17:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1154960159 Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1155886311 "Our shift to virtual learning for the pandemic has given us the opportunity to boost our students' digital literacy skills."  - Megan Richards Bob ]]> 2021-02-02 20:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1155886311 United Way of Palm Beach County pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1156031214 Turn Up Your Impact. Mentor!
#NationalMentoringMonth]]> 2021-02-02 21:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1156031214 Student ACES pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1164197773 The Student ACES workforce development program exposes students to well-paying jobs in the solar industry that do not require a college degree.]]> 2021-02-04 15:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1164197773 Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1166000102 2021-02-04 20:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1166000102 Second Teen Saturday Hosted by Achievement Centers for Children & Families pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1177603158 "On 2/6/21 we had 27 teens sign-in for programming." -Michael G. Gulley, Jr.]]> 2021-02-08 15:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1177603158 Youth Services and ERM Team Up to Provide Outdoor Learning Opportunities for Youth pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1179019913 The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department (YSD) and Environmental Resources Management (ERM) work in partnership to offer young people opportunities to visit county natural areas and engage in activities such as hiking, bird watching, kayaking, and learning about the plants and animals that live there. This collaboration began three years ago with the Tri-City Trailblazers and Green Futures, a student summer internship program. Both programs are continually evolving to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for youth.  For more information, click link down below. ]]> 2021-02-08 19:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1179019913 Reframe Program students participating in UYI Virtual 5K pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1188124373 Urban Youth Impact-Love, equip and empower inner-city youth to fulfill their God-given purpose. ]]> 2021-02-10 16:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1188124373 Girl Time at Serenity Tea House and Café pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1188133453 Reframe Program- Urban Youth Impact]]> 2021-02-10 16:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1188133453 Pahokee High School Student Spotlight- Jerome West pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1188196415 Jerome West, a senior at Pahokee High School, has been in the Communities in Schools Program for three years, and has maintained a high GPA throughout his time in the program. Jerome has progressed in his academics, attendance, and conduct. He is a true success story, model student, great basketball player, and a joy to work with. Jarome plans to further his education by pursuing post-secondary education in the fall.
 
]]> 2021-02-10 16:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1188196415 2021 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year Anajiah Graham pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1269000598 On February 19, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County held their seventh annual Youth of the Year dinner at Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa. Among the judges for the Youth of the Year was Palm Beach County Youth Services Director Tammy K. Fields.
 
Congratulations Anajiah Graham from the Smith & Moore Family Teen Center of Belle Glade who was named the 2021 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year.
]]> 2021-03-04 14:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1269000598 Mentor/Mentee pair recently celebrated 50 years of friendship pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1269679459 "A local "big brother" was reunited with a boy he befriended 50 years ago Tuesday in Palm Beach Gardens. The mentorship program Big Brothers, Big Sisters brought them together in 1971. Their friendship has continued to grow throughout the years." - Shayne Wright, WPBF 25 News 
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]]> 2021-03-04 15:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1269679459 The American Association of Caregiving Youth pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1274642088 A program for those children acting as caregivers. ]]> 2021-03-05 17:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1274642088 Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Career Bound Virtual College Tour! pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1423059384 The Career Bound Team hosted the College Tour at multiple BGC sites providing entertainment, raffles, and catered food. Teen members from each site gained incite about Florida Colleges and trades they can pursue in the future.

Valerie Williamson, Max. M. Fisher: “I liked this activity and would do it more often.”

Lariya Ward, Max M. Fisher: “At first I didn’t want to go to college when I graduated, but when I learned more about it now I do.”]]> 2021-04-15 20:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1423059384 Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Created Easter Cards for the Children's Hospital pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1423071045 Career Bound Middle/High School members participated in creating Easter Cards for the Children’s Hospital at the Max, Wellington and Marjorie Boys and Girls Club sites in March.

Artisha Jackson (Youth of the Year Candidate for the Max M. Fisher): “It’s always great when we can do something to give back to our community.

Elizabeth Shelby (Youth of the Year Candidate for the Neil S. Hirsch): “ I love making cards to help others.”

]]> 2021-04-15 20:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1423071045 Afterschool Director at For the Children Teen Center Used Prime Time’s Career Pathway and Scholarships to Jumpstart a Higher Education pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1443891740 2021-04-21 18:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1443891740 Families First Y.E.S. Program Healing Garden pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1639024479 The Families First Y.E.S. Program collaborated with partners in South Bay, Federation of Families to initiate a "Healing Garden".  The staff went to the Garden on Saturdays and met with the youth while they planted herbs and other vegetables and while engaging in this activity, the staff would talk to the youth and get them to open up about stories and other issues that they were dealing with at home, school and the environment. This project was extremely successful.  In March, the program had a event, "Movies in the Garden", where families were invited to the Garden and were treated to refreshments and a movie.  They hope to do more of these events and Families First will be right there to assist in anyway we can.]]> 2021-07-06 16:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1639024479 City of Greenacres teens Completed Community Service by Creating Chew Toys for Shelter Animals pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1639029734 2021-07-06 16:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1639029734 Planned Parenthood Host Time for Your Teen Educational Program on June 11, 2021. pbcysd https://padlet.com/pbcysd/8eoz9ex5yy3lo1jn/wish/1639036730 Time for Your Teen is a adult education program that aims to influence parent-child communication, promote healthy adolescent sexual development, and reduce adolescent risk-taking. By the end of the program, participants will be able to engage in lines of positive parent-child communication and increase knowledge of adolescent sexual development.
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