Florida Youth SHINE (Striving High for Independence aNd Empowerment) is a youth run, peer driven organization working hard to change the culture of Florida's foster care system. With membership open to 13-26 year old's across the state, Florida Youth SHINE is made up of the best youth advocates across the state who identify the challenges and successes and educate the public to create a better child welfare system.
Our Mission as advocates for the youth in Florida is to Empower, Improve, Educate, and Support the growth of tomorrow's leaders through the combined knowledge and experience of today's youth and supporters. We thank Florida's Children First for not only funding and supporting our program, but supporting the growth and development of all our members as well.
Florida Youth SHINE proudly boasts 11 chapters in Miami, Jacksonville, Palm Beach County, Broward County, Hillsborough County, Pinellas/Pasco Counties, Sarasota/Manatee/DeSoto Counties, Tallahassee, Circuit 1 (Pensacola area), Vero Beach, and Orlando. Our staff and members are working hard to expand and establish additional chapters across the state.
Our Mission as advocates for the youth in Florida is to Empower, Improve, Educate, and Support the growth of tomorrow's leaders through the combined knowledge and experience of today's youth and supporters. We thank Florida's Children First for not only funding and supporting our program, but supporting the growth and development of all our members as well.
Florida Youth SHINE proudly boasts 11 chapters in Miami, Jacksonville, Palm Beach County, Broward County, Hillsborough County, Pinellas/Pasco Counties, Sarasota/Manatee/DeSoto Counties, Tallahassee, Circuit 1 (Pensacola area), Vero Beach, and Orlando. Our staff and members are working hard to expand and establish additional chapters across the state.
