Testimonials
Graduates talk about
EYA’s ReEntry Programs
Youths’ names may be changed to protect their privacy.
Brenda — St. Lucie ReEntry
...she enrolled at a local community college and began taking coursework that she needed before she began the college courses....She also began training for competition in a drill team. Brenda placed first in the competition and also won two third places. She inspired all of those who worked with her and is proof that youth can overcome hurdles in their lives and become productive citizens.
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Tyrone — Circuit 11 ReEntry
Tyrone successfully graduated in January 2002 and enrolled at a university in Tallahassee, Florida. Tyrone came from an overcrowded home and had no aspiration of attending college until his involvement with ReEntry.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives’ Community-Based Support Programs are cost effective and outcome-driven programs that work with youth ages 10 through 20 and their families to enable them to remain safely in their homes while addressing complex mental, emotional and behavioral needs. Community-based programs either divert youth from detention and residential programs, or support their successful return from residential placement to their families and communities. Eckerd Youth Alternatives’ 
