How You Can Partner with Florida PROSPERs
We recognize that to best support families, we need to go where they are. Florida PROSPERs is embedded within communities, allowing for easier access to opportunities to build strong families and help youth thrive. We also understand that people have trust in their community institutions. Florida PROSPERs builds partnerships to bring programs that have been shown to prevent youth problems to community settings. Florida PROSPERS through relationships that are built by strong families and partnerships.
Florida PROSPERs is a dynamic initiative within Cooperative Extension and 4-H, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of youth and their families. By leveraging the PROSPER model, we align community efforts to promote healthy youth development and reduce risk factors.
Strengthening Youth
We use positive youth development to focus on strengths, well-being and skills that will support youth for a lifetime.
At the heart of Florida PROSPERs is our commitment to positive youth development. By fostering resilience and promoting healthy behaviors, we equip middle-school aged youth with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges and avoid risks such as substance misuse. Our evidence-based programs are designed to empower youth, helping them build a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling future.
Strengthening Families
We aim to give families the tools they need to succeed in our changing world through programs that focus on healthy communication and emotion management.
Families are the cornerstone of a healthy community, and at Florida PROSPERs, we aim to provide them with programs that help families build strong, supportive relationships. By fostering a nurturing environment, we enable families to support their children’s development and well-being. Our goal is to empower families to face challenges together, creating a resilient and cohesive community.
Building Networks
We aim to build mutual trust, accountability, and sustainability in your community through partnerships that matter.
Florida PROSPERs Local Team Leaders are experts at building relationships in their communities. By bringing together community leaders, educators, and professionals, we foster a cooperative environment where school and community-based programs can thrive. Part of what makes Florida PROSPERs special is the intentional relationship building that reinforces the importance of UF/IFAS programs being relative and effective, thereby collaboratively building a stronger, healthier future for our youth and families.