The Florida Institute for Community Studies is.....
Mission-Driven
Community-Centered
Results-oriented
Social Science Research & Evaluation
Our Programs
Afterschool4Success
Our home-grown mentoring program that builds STEAM, improves grades and prevents youth (7-17) from getting involved in risky behaviors
HIV/AIDS Education, Counseling, and Testing
Through of Florida Department of Health License, we provide free RAPID HIV testing and services, FREE
Partners in Well-Being
FICS is on a campaign to help our communities live and feel better! Transforming the Morgan Recreation Center into a Community Wellness and Arts Center for ALL AGES! We are creating and maintaining ways people can get access to health. Join us Thursdays 5-6:00pm for YOGA- FREE all-ages!
SUmmer4Success
FICS is responsible for creating cohorts of readers every summer, ages 7-12. Students retain and grow over the summer instead of losing ground. (Sliding fee applies)
Volunteer Program: Mentoring and Tutoring
Through out volunteers and partnerships we provide on-site tutoring and mentoring free of charge. We have a site license for youth to access MobyMax.com for FREE
Research, Planning, and evaluation
Our staff have expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, from design to data collection to analysis and reporting. Available in English and Spanish.
Prodigy
We offer youth FREE arts/crafts and theater classes through our contract with UACDC for Prodigy Cultural Arts! Currently we have art and dance! Stay tuned for more!
All Things Culture & Straz Partnership
We are bridging the gap between arts, art education, and our communities with partners at the Straz and Arts Council!
Impact Statement
FICS works at the community level to identify gaps and strengths. Through our community advisers, we use those strengths to write plans and create effective programs that build resilience and keep youth out of gangs, help make people healthier, and HIV and Substance free. Our reach extends to thousands of people per year, and we have documented significant improvements in teen pregnancy reduction, violence prevention, improved community responsibility and reduced dependence on law enforcement, prisons, and healthcare systems. We estimate a conservative savings to our community of $4.89 for every dollar spent on after school programs, meaning we have saved the community $1.5 million for youth. In terms of diabetics’ outcomes, we have documented a cost-savings of $782,811 per year.
Model: Community At the Center
FICS serves as a facilitator in assisting community by working across partners and groups in a way that allows youth, parents, researchers, community members, educators, and professionals to interact, exchange information and knowledge to create solutions.
Volunteering at FICS has undoubtedly made me a better person and educator. Every time I volunteer here, I learn something new and exciting. The kids are special to me and I feel so thankful that I can be a part of their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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Our Sponsors
Make a secure donation through our Facebook donation portal. We receive 100% of your donation. All donations are tax-deductable.
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Such an amazing group dedicated to supporting children and youth in Tampa areas and their families. FICS organizes a diverse group of programs and events.
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