I recieved this from OCSO, (Information)

Please distribute to your residents.

This may be an option for parents who are looking for assistance with their child.
SRO = School Resource Officer

Subject: RE: Florida Youth Challenge Academy

The Florida National Guard operates a program for at risk juveniles ages 16-18 at Camp Blanding (near Jacksonville). It is a voluntary residential program that lasts about 6 weeks. No Felony convections or adjudications.

Mr. Hawthorne Herbert is the admissions coordinator and volunteered to give your SROs a presentation about the program. His office number is (904)682-4032. This program has been extremely successful and is accredited by the school board in Clay County. I believe this would be a great resource for the SROs if they are not already aware of the program.

They can also visit our website at www.ngycp.org/state/fl for more information about the academy.

The Florida Youth Challenge Academy is a State Certified High School. Applicants can earn a standard high school diploma by passing the GED and FCAT. Classes starts in January and July each year. They are now accepting application for the January session.

Please contact;
Hawthrone Herbert, Admission Coordinator
Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy
Office: 904-682-4032
Toll Free: 1-866-276-9304
Fax: 904-682-3010
Email: hawthrone.herbert@fl.ngb.army.mil
Website: www.ngycp.org/state/fl
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