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Transforming Schools into Community Hubs

When students have access to medical care, food assistance, tutoring, and family support right at their school, barriers to learning are addressed before they derail academic success.

 

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Where Learning Becomes Lifelong Success

School-age years are a defining time when learning deepens, confidence grows, and children begin building the skills that shape their future. With the right support, this is a stage where children don’t just learn in school – they learn how to succeed in life.

When children are surrounded by strong supports and caring relationships, they are more engaged, more confident, and better prepared to reach their potential. Learning environments that are safe, inclusive, and responsive help children feel valued and connected while strengthening academic growth, resilience, and social skills.

Through Community Partnership Schools and other services, children are supported to be healthy, supported, and ready to engage fully in learning, so they can build knowledge, stay on track academically, and grow in confidence as they move through school.

This is where opportunity and connection come together to strengthen Every Child, Every Dream, Every Future.

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Health & Wellness

Medical, dental, vision, counseling, hygiene, food assistance

Expanded Learning

After-school activities, tutoring, mentoring, leadership opportunities

Family & Community Engagement

Parenting classes, adult education, financial/housing resources, volunteerism

Collaborative Leadership

Community voice, commitment to provide services and solutions to meet local needs.

How Do We Do It?

No two Community Partnership Schools are exactly alike – each centers on unique community needs to allow students to focus on their education and future success. But all share a similar model – one with proven methods for accountability and outcomes.

Through a 25 year or more partnership with (at least) a:

  • school district

  • college or university

  • healthcare provider

CHS leads community collaboration to bring resources and opportunities to students and families.

I Support Community Partnership Schools Because...

The Brevard Health Alliance, Inc. (BHA) is privileged to be a part of the Community Partnership Schools™ model with Endeavour Elementary at its core. Endeavour Elementary serves a very vulnerable population in Cocoa, Florida. While a typical elementary school focuses on the children, Endeavour Elementary, A Community Partnership School aims to care and coordinate services for the entire family and community at large. As the Wellness Pillar, BHA is committed to caring for the medical, dental, and behavioral health needs of these families, and through innovation, Endeavour Elementary has reduced transportation barriers by providing free transportation for students to their BHA appointments.

Austin Helton

Chief Executive Officer

Brevard Health Alliance

I Support Community Partnership Schools Because...

The Community Partnership School initiative at Endeavour Elementary has created a unique opportunity to showcase the difference that can be made when a school, and a group of partners including the City of Cocoa, Brevard Health Alliance, UCF, Florida Eastern University, BPS, and the Children's Home Society come together with a holistic approach in caring for not only our students, but their families as well. Through our work together, we have built a community where respect and genuine care are foundational principles in helping our students succeed. The expanded learning opportunities, support services, collaborative leadership and of course, our family and community involvement have paved the way for increased opportunities for our students to reach new heights.

Cheryl McDougall

LCSW District 2 School Board Member

Brevard Public Schools

I Support Community Partnership Schools Because...

The Community Partnership Schools™ model at Endeavour Elementary embodies the African Proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child." The strategic partnership between Brevard Public Schools, Brevard Health Alliance, Children's Home Society of Florida, Eastern Florida School College, the University of Central Florida and the City of Cocoa provides such an array of services to the families: tutoring, mentoring, after-school care, summer camp, medical, dental, vision, and mental health services, adult education, food, clothing, housing and utility assistance - all at no cost to the families. With these needs being addressed and resources being provided on their campus, it assists with alleviating stress, and allows the students and families to focus on the students' academics. The Community Partnership School exemplifies Cocoa Strong - We're in it together!

Michael Blake

Mayor

City of Cocoa

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Our Community Partnership Schools

Ready to Learn Services

Bridges

If you're in Palm Beach County and have children ages 0 to 8, we can provide educational and social support to help your kids succeed in school, and we can provide guidance, connections and resources to empower you to build upon your strengths as a parent.

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Locations Available:

Who qualifies?

Families with children ages 0 to 8 living in Lake Park, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach.

What to expect

In a safe, judgment-free environment, we’ll work with you to set and achieve personal and family goals so you can build your own bridge to success.
Though workshops and one-on-one support, you’ll receive valuable tips as you learn:

  • How to comfort your crying baby
  • How to teach your toddler to understand “no”
  • How to help your child manage bullying
  • Fun family activities that will help your child learn and grow
  • How to find quality, affordable childcare
  • How to access appropriate medical care if you’re pregnant
  • How to access local resources that can assist with stable housing, food and utility bills
  • And lots more

At Bridges, you’ll meet neighbors and new friends who come together to support one another through tough times and celebrate together during joyful times.

Bridges is a program of Children’s Home Society of Florida and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Contact Us

Bridges at Lake Park

1411 10th Street
Lake Park, FL 33403
(561) 881-5060

Bridges at Northwood

Located at Northmore Elementary School

4111 N. Terrace Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 840-3106

Bridges at West Palm Beach

720 8th Street
West Palm Beach, FL  33401
(561) 804-6754
For other Bridges locations in Palm Beach County, call (561) 740-7017

Learn. Play. Lead.

Early childhood learning could mean the difference for your child’s future. Parents receive info, support and encouragement to help children meet key milestones so they’re ready for school. Special thanks to this family for sharing their story.

CINS/FINS

CINS/FINS provides early intervention for youth showing risky behaviors, helping them stay on track before issues escalate. We partner with schools, law enforcement, and families to make sure support is targeted and effective.

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Who qualifies?

Youth referred for non-criminal behaviors or status offenses that suggest risk of deeper system involvement.

Purpose:

  • Provide alternatives to detention or formal court.
  • Connect youth and families with the right supports in the community.

Contact the team:

  • Greater Palm Beach: (561) 598-4152
  • Greater Treasure Coast: (772) 460-9752
  • Greater Orlando (Osceola County): (772) 971-9194

Counseling

CHS Counseling provides professional mental health support for children, teens, adults, and families facing emotional, behavioral, or life challenges. Licensed counselors work with clients in flexible settings to address concerns and strengthen coping strategies.

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Who Qualifies:

  • Children, teens, adults, and families experiencing mental health or life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, grief, or behavioral concerns.
  • Services are available through in-person, school-based, or telehealth appointments, depending on location and program availability.

Purpose:

  • Provide therapeutic support to address mental health and family challenges.
  • Strengthen coping skills, family relationships, and emotional well-being.
  • Connect clients with additional resources when needed, including telepsychiatry for medication management and crisis response services where available.

Model Mentoring | Ages 6-12

If you're a single parent in Palm Beach County with a child age 6 to 12, we can connect your child with a mentor - one more positive role model dedicated to your child's success.

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Locations Available:

Who qualifies?

Kids ages 6 to 12 who live in a single-parent household in Palm Beach County.

What to expect:

Youth will be matched with a positive adult mentor who will build self-esteem, teach the importance of respecting authority and empower them achieve educational goals.

Mentors and mentees commit to spend four hours together every month for a full year.

Common activities:

  • Completing homework together
  • Reading together at the library
  • Bowling
  • Arts and crafts
  • Uptown Art
  • South Florida Fair
  • Baseball games
  • Visiting the zoo
  • Touring the science museum
  • Lion Country Safari

Contact us

To enroll your child or to become a mentor, contact us at (561) 603-4143.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Fill out our interest form here!

Targeted Case Management

Targeted Case Management supports children with diagnosed mental health challenges and helps families navigate complex behavioral and emotional support systems. We coordinate services and connect families to community resources to promote stability at home and school.

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Who Qualifies:

  • Children ages 0–17 with:
  • Behavioral or emotional difficulties at home and/or school, or
  • A mental health diagnosis that is not a developmental challenge, or
  • Destructive behaviors that could result in self-harm or harm to others.

Purpose:

  • Assess needs and develop personalized support plans for children and families.
  • Equip families to advocate for mental health needs and manage challenging behaviors.
  • Connect children and families with counseling, behavioral therapy, evaluations, mentoring, and ongoing medical support.
  • Promote safe, stable environments so children can remain successfully at home and in school when appropriate.

Impact in Action

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