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Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc, is one of two agencies licensed to implement Families and Schools Together. Families and Schools Together (FAST) is a multifamily group intervention designed to build relationships between families, schools, and communities to increase well-being among elementary school children. The program’s objectives are to enhance family functioning, prevent school failure, prevent substance …

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Student athletes are disciplined and dedicated young people, able to balance the requirements of practice and games with increasing academic demands as they enter high school and approach college years. Some student athletes even manage a part-time job or similar personal responsibilities making the daily demands and stressors of today’s youth comparable to the average …

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On October 15, 2019, we’re inviting Youth to join our My Miami Story conversation and discuss the community priorities, civic policies, and leadership that will define our future. My Miami Story is about getting Youth to take ownership of issues they care about, whether it’s making sure they get a good education, living in a …

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Miami’s Affirming YOUth Foundation receives grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs to support its PROJECT SEEDS – HEALS Initiative. By: Affirming Youth Foundation Affirming Youth Foundation MIAMI – Oct. 4, 2019 – PRLog — Affirming YOUth Foundation, with generous support from the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile …

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Miami’s Affirming YOUth Foundation receives grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs to support its PROJECT SEEDS – HEALS Initiative Miami, FL – October 1st, 2019 – Affirming YOUth Foundation, with generous support from the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs is proud to announce a new initiative supporting …

AFFIRMING YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. RECEIVES $1,000,000.00 TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF GANG VIOLENCE Read More »

5 key skills for academic success It’s never too early or too late to help your child develop the skills for academic success. Learn how to build these skills and stay on track all year long. by: GreatSchools Staff  | August 18, 2019 It takes a combination of skills — organization, time management, prioritization, concentration and motivation — …

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