813.801.6844 7510 Soccer Ave, Tampa info@ficsinc.org
Florida Institute for Community Studies Inc.
Building on Community Strengths to Achieve Results
Our home-grown mentoring program that builds STEAM, improves grades and prevents youth (7-17) from getting involved in risky behaviors
Through of Florida Department of Health License, we provide free RAPID HIV testing and services, FREE
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
Our staff have expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, from design to data collection to analysis and reporting. Available in English and Spanish.
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!
We are bridging the gap between arts, art education, and our communities with partners at the Straz and Arts Council! Learn More by Clicking Here!
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.
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.
The Florida Institute for Community Studies takes pride in being financially transparent. Thats why we participate in GuideStar’s transparency Program. Our gold status was once again confirmed October 2019. You can view our financial filings by clicking here.
Email: alayneu@ficsinc.org
Education: PhD Medical Anthropology, University of Florida
FICS is in constant need of volunteers. We are currently seeking
*If Under 18, a parent must attend orientation.
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.
FICS is excited to announce the introduction of our in-site donation tool. It is now easier then ever to make a difference. To donate simply scroll down on our homepage, choose your donation amount, and enter your credit card details, and you are done. All information is secured through Stripe Credit Processing and our Secure
For immediate release: August 5, 2019 Contact: Alayne Unterberger, alayneu@ficsinc.org or 8134772882 Florida Institute for Community Studies (FICS) is Named National Partner of the Month by the US DHHS, SAMHSA, National Network to End Disparities (NNED) Tampa, FL – Florida Institute for Community Studies (FICS) is excited to announce that we have been named, through a competitive
Summer4Success #wimauma culinary arts with Shirley Sullivan and imagination playground back by popular demand! It was a great short week – and we decided we like celery and peanut butter with raisins. Known as #Antsonalog
That’s a wrap! 7th annual Dance Battle in the books! A big shout out and show out to the youth from FICS and Tampa 1 Prodigy as well as all the staff and partners who help make this happen! Congrats to all of the winners and those who took a chance to compete. Until next
What happens globally and nationally affects our youth. Les preguntamos que harían para mejorar el mundoWhat would you do to improve the world?
FICS is a 5013(c) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Consult your tax professional for more details.
