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Bay Area Youth Services, Inc.
BAYS Florida is a non-profit organization that works with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice throughout the State to provide delinquency prevention, diversion and intervention services. We offer case management, counseling, mentoring, psychoeducational classes, and supportive services to children and their families. Our goal is to keep children out of the juvenile and criminal justice systems through diversionary and supportive services.
Purpose
BAYS Florida has provided a variety of delinquency prevention, diversion, and intervention services, with our strength and expertise mainly demonstrated in juvenile justice case management and delivery of psychoeducational classes. BAYS Florida has provided several other youth and family support services over the years. The organization has extensive experience as a contract service provider serving such organizations as: the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Labor, Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, Selby Foundation, Suncoast Workforce Board, Evidence Based Associates, University Area Community Development Center (UACDC), the University of South Florida, and the Homebuilder’s Institute.
Vision
BAYS Florida envisions a Florida that believes in the value and worth of all people and their ability to change, grow, and succeed.
Mission
BAYS Florida works in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to inspire change, growth, and success.
Values
- Professionalism