Amikids Inc

Community-based programs community-based programs include juvenile justice day treatment, alternative education, charter school, after-school, prevention, family services, and pre-apprenticeship programs, all of which are offered directly within the community. Average length of service delivery across all community-based programs is about six months.juvenile justice day treatment programs provide intensive supervision and programming for youth referred primarily due to delinquency. Behavior and skills training, education and treatment services are provided five days per week, typically three to eight hours daily. Alternative education programs are designed to help students who require additional support not available in traditional schools. Students in attendance benefit from academic remediation, positive behavioral skills development, and individualized attention for success. Amikids alternative education programs include infinity schools, school-within-a-school, and charter schools, which operate according to the school district schedule.charter schools are public schools designed to offer students unique experiences using the ocean as the classroom. In addition to academic studies, students are exposed to multiple aspects of marine-focused careers, as they develop into future leaders and responsible stewards of our environment.after school programs offer a variety of activities such as tutoring, career readiness, and technical training to students during after-school hours. Amikids after school programs provide students with comprehensive programming and support services to engage youth in positive opportunities that prepare them for success.prevention programs provide life management skills training, educational services, and youth development activities designed to prevent entry or further involvement in the juvenile justice and/or child welfare systems.family services programs provide home-based skills building and/or family counseling and intervention using evidence-based practices. Family services may include program models such as functional family therapy, wraparound services, and the amikids family centric model. Family services programs last approximately two to six months.pre-apprenticeship programs provide career exploration and workforce development opportunities for students aged 16-24, equipping them with the skills needed for successful careers. These programs offer industry-specific training tailored to each community's demand for skilled workers. Through a combination of academic, technical, and job readiness courses, along with individualized case management, amikids prepares and places students into higher education, jobs, and apprenticeships.for residential and community-based programs, approximately 74% of youth completed the program by successfully meeting their goals or completing the available programming. 91% of youth maintained or significantly increased their protective factors, and 40% of youth decreased their risk factors. These outcomes are associated with future success in education and workforce as well as improved overall wellbeing.

Service coordinationprovides regional service coordination through partnerships with local or state agencies to develop and manage a continuum of community based and residential services from subcontracted direct service providers. Currently, amikids provides regional service coordination for the virginia department of juvenile justice as part of their transformation initiative.

Other major programsfunctional family therapy (fft) services are provided in-home with youth and their families, for an average of 12-16 sessions over three to six months. Developed by fft llc, fft is a strengths-based and research-driven model that reduces risk factors and increases protective factors for youth and families and their environment. Various programs are administered and/or supported by eleven entities that hold property and provide fundraising and other support to the other group members.