Eckerd Family Foundation

At Eckerd Family Foundation, we are committed to promoting meaningful and lasting change to transform the lives of vulnerable youth and their families.

There are millions...

America is the richest of all nations. Yet there are millions of children and families who most likely will not share in the educational, economic and social opportunities all should enjoy.

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Family Funder Spotlight
The Eckerd Family Foundation is featured in the May issue of the Family Funders Connection, a monthly newsletter produced by the Family Funders Network.
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Chronicle of Philanthropy
Leaving Hard Times Behind
Foundations lead efforts to change juvenile-justice system
This feature article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy discusses how national and family foundations have tackled juvenile justice issues.
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New Report: Independent Living Services for Youth in Foster Care Report cover
The Independent Living Services Advisory Council released its 2007 Report about independent living services for Florida’s youth in foster care The report makes a series of recommendations for the Florida Legislature and the Department of Children and Families.
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Barry University Orlando, FL
The Juvenile Justice Center at Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, recently held its first bi-annual statewide training session for juvenile lawyers across Florida. The Center, created last year after an alarming report about Florida’s juvenile justice system, aims to better train law students, public defenders and private attorneys to more ably defend children in the state’s juvenile courts system. Read more about the Juvenile Justice Center Visit the Juvenile Justice Center website: www.barry.edu/jjc .................................................
Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council Tampa, Florida
The Eckerd Family Foundation has funded a new, innovative youth diversion effort in Hillsborough County to help first-time, non-violent offenders learn responsibility, build their confidence and keep their records clear. Based on the Boy Scouts “Venturing” program, the Juveniles Achieving Knowledge and Experience (J.A.K.E.) program combines a series of structured meetings, community volunteer service, and an outdoor team-building exercise to turn young lives around. Read more about the JAKE program