Youth F.O.R.C.E.
(Friends, Opportunities, Resources, Counseling, Education)
Youth F.O.R.C.E.
Youth F.O.R.C.E. is a year-round initiative designed to support the developmental needs of middle school–aged youth through programs that build resilience, strengthen protective factors, and promote overall wellbeing. The program combines school year and summer services to help youth develop positive decision-making skills, strong peer and adult relationships, healthy family dynamics, and academic success.
Program
Highlights include:
- Success Coach assigned to each participant for individualized guidance and goalsetting
- Career enrichment and workforce exploration opportunities
- Access to academic, emotional, behavioral, and financial support resources
- Fun and engaging family nights
- Year-round field trips and enrichment experiences
- Community service opportunities that build leadership and responsibility
- Incentives, gifts, and raffles for consistent participation
- Opportunities for personal and family growth Success Coach assigned to each participant for individualized guidance and goalsetting
- Career enrichment and workforce exploration opportunities
- Access to academic, emotional, behavioral, and financial support resources
- Fun and engaging family nights
- Year-round field trips and enrichment experiences
- Community service opportunities that build leadership and responsibility
- Incentives, gifts, and raffles for consistent participation
- Opportunities for personal and family growth
Requirements
Age Group: Youth F.O.R.C.E. serves middle school–aged youth.
Grade Levels: The program is open to students in 6th–8th grade.
Participating Clubs: Youth F.O.R.C.E. is currently offered at the following Boys & Girls Clubs:
• JM Family Teen Center
• Marti Huizenga Club
• Leo Goodwin Teen Center
Program Schedule: Youth F.O.R.C.E. operates year-round, including both the school year and summer components.
Program Highlights include:
Success Coach assigned to each participant for individualized guidance and goalsetting Career enrichment and workforce exploration opportunities Access to academic, emotional, behavioral, and financial support resources Fun and engaging family nights Yearround field trips and enrichment experiences Community service opportunities that build leadership and responsibility Incentives, gifts, and raffles for consistent participation Opportunities for personal and family growth Success Coach assigned to each participant for individualized guidance and goalsetting Career enrichment and workforce exploration opportunities Access to academic, emotional, behavioral, and financial support resources Fun and engaging family nights Yearround field trips and enrichment experiences Community service opportunities that build leadership and responsibility Incentives, gifts, and raffles for consistent participation Opportunities for personal and family growth
Welcoming, Positive Environments
Our Clubs are more than just places for children to learn and play; they’re safe, supportive spaces where families feel valued and empowered. Our environments are intentionally designed to foster positive energy, ensuring that every family feels welcomed and supported.
Our Commitment
The Family Strengthening Program in partnership with the Children’s Service Council of Broward County is not just about providing temporary solutions — it’s about creating lasting change. By supporting both the children and their families, we aim to break cycles of hardship and provide pathways to success, ensuring a brighter future for all.
For additional information
regarding YOUTH FORCE, contact

Angel Profit-Payne,
Director of Grants Program

Administration & Compliance
