HANDY’s L.I.F.E (Life skills, Independent Living, Foundation Building, Education and Employment) Program provides youth development and tiered case management services funded by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County to Eagles Nest Charter School and Pompano Beach Middle School. The Youth Force – L.I.F.E. Program provides year-round programming for at-risk middle school age youth.
The Youth Force – L.I.F.E. Program provides year-round programming for at-risk middle school age youth to strengthen protective factors by helping youth develop resiliency, a positive outlook, healthy family dynamics, pro-social relationships with peers and adults, positive decision-making skills, strong community attachment, and academic success; and reduce risk factors related to teen pregnancy, delinquency, substance abuse, family dysfunction, mental and physical health problems, negative peer associations, and school failure.