Strive Youth & Family Services

07/18/2025

We are hiring. Apply directly on our website. Click on the "Join Our Team" tab.

04/10/2025

Thank you to our Fraternity Brother Arthur Hairston III and Strive Youth & Family Services for being a Title Sponsor for our Golden Gala. Their sponsorship will contribute to our community efforts and scholarships as we support our families and students. Tickets are still available via our chapter website https://www.thequincyalphas.org/event-details/2025-golden-gala

11/25/2024

We come from humble beginnings providing care for our most vulnerable youth. We have enjoyed providing the care and stability our youth need until permanency can happen. Our secret sauce is not just our board members and admin. The secret sauce to how we are able to provide the high level of care is because of our staff. We are happy to provide an upgraded ride as we are always in the community exposing our youth to what the community offers.

09/06/2024

Life can hit hard, and it may seem like there is no one there to assist. Florida does offer a great resource to help navigate those difficult moments in life. Check out www.hopeflorida.com to learn more about how a hope navigator can help you in those difficult times.

When you call the Hope Line, you take the first step towards accomplishing the American Dream. Our dedicated Hope Navigators are ready to listen, understand

08/11/2024

Summer time has come to an end and now it’s time to get our boys back into school. The boys enjoyed all the summer experiences thanks to our grant from The HEAL Foundation. Our staff has really gone above and beyond for the kids over this summer time we are forever thankful. Special thank you to members at Mandarin Church of Christ for the donation of school supplies. Also a huge thank you to Kidz Cuts A Children Hair Salon (formally Miss Cynthia from Doodle Doo's) for opening up today on her day off to make sure all the boys had a fresh cut to start the new school year.

Our efforts to reimagine how foster care, specifically group homes are ran cannot happen without the support of our local community. Follow for more updates.

06/29/2024

So thankful to Client Focused Media. We are thoroughly pleased with the turnout of our new website and look forward to the new outreach this brings.

Want to learn more about our efforts to provide compassionate care for kids with Autism in Foster care… check our site out at

Providing specialized care for foster children, focusing on autism and diverse needs. Empowering every child with support, life skills, and ABA. Join us in creating brighter futures through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness.

06/10/2024

One of our founders had the opportunity to sit down for the inaugural show, "Finding Your Frequency" with Brian Sexton to talk more about the work that is happening at the Strive House.

View “Finding Your Frequency” with Arthur Hairston of Strive Youth and Family Services on The Buzz - Daily News Network.

05/13/2024

It’s and we are getting close to presenting at the The Family Cafe conference. If you have not registered to attend, make sure you get on it. Looking forward to connecting with families and community partners.

05/06/2024

Here at Strive we are all about raising awareness for the foster care system.
May is National ! This year’s theme, “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.” will raise awareness about authentic youth engagement, the importance of life-long connections, and how to best support youth as they transition out of foster care. https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth

05/01/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
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During this meaningful month, as well as throughout the entire year, we aim to promote understanding, compassion, and support for mental health.

Let's stand together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, encourage open conversations, and offer a helping hand to those who may be struggling.

For information on local Mental Health Providers, visit
➡️ https://nwfhealthconnects.findhelp.com/search/text?term=Mental+health&postal=32401&language=en

04/26/2024

We are working hard developing our new website.
You can’t have a website without an about us video. Watch to learn more about us.

04/23/2024

We have been quiet lately, but don’t worry we have been carrying out our mission of enriching the lives of our residents.
Currently we are revamping our website courtesy of Client Focused Media . Soon you will be able to see the amazing things we are doing and learn more about us @ www.striveyfs.org

We provide housing for kids with Autism in the foster care system, but realize there are kids with various needs that need temporary placement. We love to help agencies that reach out to connect them with other licensed group homes throughout Florida that may have open beds.

One of the things we are developing on our site is a resource list of various licensed Youth homes throughout Florida. If you are a group home owner, operator or know of a licensed group home let us know their website so we can add them to our resource list.