Neighborhood Family Centers are grassroots organizations that utilize a strength based approach to addressing youth and family issues. The approach builds on the inherent strengths of individuals, families and neighborhoods. They are dedicated to the belief that families should have the resources, supports and skills necessary to raise their children in a healthy and safe neighborhood that promotes the development of their maximum potential. These centers are often staffed by people who either live in the neighborhood or who are local experts about their area surrounding the centers. While families can go to the centers for referrals to community resources to meet basic needs, the centers are also place where neighborhood residents can participate in programs, activities and events to help them grow and flourish.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday; Saturday open only for computer classes offered by community partner

Case Management: Family support specialist on site

After School Activities: Teen council for ages 10 – 19, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday; Back to Basics tutorial program, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday; Karate classes, 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. for ages 6 – 10, 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. for ages 11 and older, Tuesday and Thursday; My Daughter’s Keeper educational and self development program for girls ages 12 - 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday and Thursday; Warrior Club program for boys ages 12 – 18 designed to address risky behaviors and improve relationships with others, homework assistance is provided, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday

Summer Programs: None

Parenting Programs: Parenting for Change – court approved classes facilitated by Operation PAR, pre-registration required, cost is free, contact Terri Williams 727-552-2556

Education Programs: GED classes 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday; Computer lab classes for adults, pre-registration required, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday; Arts and Crafts by Room for Sprit, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Hip Hop classes 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday; Zumba classes for all ages, 6:00 p.m., Thursday

Services on Site: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) free income tax preparation by IRS trained volunteers (seasonal); HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters); University of South Florida Journalism Department – Neighborhood New Bureau service Midtown is learning laboratory where students write and report about the Midtown area; BIP (Batterer’s Intervention Program), 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday; WIC (Women, Infant and Children) supplemental nutrition program for women who are pregnant, have been recently pregnant, breast feeding or who have infants and children under 5, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; Community Law Program offers free legal advice provided by volunteer attorneys on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the month; Grandparents Support Group, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1^st and 3^rd Monday; Family counseling (by appointment), 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday