About EYA> President's Message

Helping the troubled child succeed:
It's what we champion, it's what we do, and it's what we celebrate.

Welcome to Eckerd Youth Alternatives. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver seeking help for your child, a professional who helps youth, or you are searching for the career of a lifetime, I hope you’ll find this web site a valuable resource.

All EYA programs champion the good in every child, rebuild self-esteem and emphasize the value of personal relationships. Our results show that with proper encouragement and a caring approach, young people can, and will, change. 

Helping children succeed: It’s what we champion, it’s what we do, and it’s what we celebrate. Throughout this web site, you’ll find many inspiring testimonials and success stories that illustrate how we have helped youth overcome multiple challenges and incredible odds.

As a national leader in helping at-risk youth and their families for almost 40 years, it is Eckerd Youth Alternatives’ vision to help ensure that every child receives an opportunity to succeed. Thank you for visiting our site, and I hope you will join our mailing list to stay in touch.

David Dennis
President and CEO