Life-Skills And Empowerment Development Services

LEADS is a non-profit that helps youth and families achieve healthier relationships by providing accessible, evidence based programs at no cost. Empowering people to strengthen relationships with peers, coworkers, friends, dating partners, and family.

ABOUT US

Our Programs

Life-Skills, Empowerment, and Development Services, Inc. LEADS offers FREE programs designed to work jointly to promote emotional, social, and academic competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat behavioral and emotional problems and risk-taking behaviors, problems that if addressed properly can improve a life’s trajectory.

 

 

Youth Programs

Parenting Programs

Our Impact

3k+

FAMILIES SERVED SINCE 2007

06

COUNTIES SERVED

4,512

PROGRAM GRADUATES

What’s the future of the next generation worth?

By investing in LEADS you are participating in our mission to strengthen families in the communities we serve. We envision a State of Florida with well functioning families, thriving individuals, and strong communities.

 

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LEADS Youth Participant

“I loved all the little games and programs that we did and played.” Anonymous Youth

LEADS Parent

“The facilitator and all others that were involved in this program were awesome. Everything was very organized and on time. The kids were kept in line and engaged, the food choices were great. I appreciate that all the parents that were there were engaged in the program and sharing their life experiences with others and talking to other parents. I plan to share the information with others and hopefully attend all future events. My daughter also seemed to learn some things and enjoyed the experience. My partner also left and states he felt different after attending, he learned to look at things differently and it made him feel different.” Anonymous Parent

Miriam Gonzalez Vega

“This conference was life changing and I can’t wait to you have the next one! Please put me on your email list! Thank you for such great information!”

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“I liked that the teachers keep everything between them and don’t judge.” – Youth Participant

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“This was a very informative seminar and I think that it should be something taught on a wider scale.” – LEADS Parent

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“I liked the way the teachers were so nice and the way they explained the whole subject.” – Youth Participant

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“I liked when we talked about early signs that you may be in an abusive relationship and how you can get help and get away from them.” – Youth Participant

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“The teachers who came they made us feel very comfortable and it fells like we already knew them.” – Youth Participant

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“This was a beautiful event. My heart was overwhelmed with joy to see so many families (parents) engaged and asking questions. Looking for  strategies to assist them with their daily responsibilities of parenting. The presenter was beyond engaging. My oldest daughter brought back some thought-provoking questions about relationships. Now that she’s entering high school, it truly is time for us to have conversations. This was a great way for us to start. My daughters enjoyed their presenters also.  The event was an amazing opportunity and I look forward to partnering with you all in the future.” – LEADS Parent

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“I like how they went over not only healthy relationships but also different types of bad relationships and how to work them out or avoid it, and it’s the same with the STDs” – Youth Participant

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“The thing that i like best was that everyone was comfortable around each other” – Youth Participant

LEADS HEARTS Summits

“The most memorable thing about the event was talking with my kids after the event and showing me what they have learned about peer pressure and putting it to use in our daily lives.” – Parent

Work with Us

At Life-Skills Empowerment and Development Services, Inc., we are dedicated to strengthening families in the communities we serve. Join us in making a positive impact through various opportunities:

Volunteer
Lend your time and talents to support our programs and services. As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in helping families thrive and building stronger communities.

Partner
Collaborate with us to expand our reach and amplify our impact. We welcome partnerships with businesses, organizations, and individuals who share our commitment to supporting families.

Careers
Become a part of our dedicated team. We offer career opportunities for passionate professionals who want to make a difference. Join us to work on meaningful projects, grow your skills, and contribute to our mission.

Explore how you can get involved and help us build stronger, healthier communities!

 

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News & Events

Strengthening Families in the Communities We Serve: The Comprehensive Programs of LEADS

By LEADS Florida

Since its inception in 2017, Life-skills, Empowerment, and Development Services (LEADS) has been dedicated to equipping young people and families with the tools they need to succeed in life. With […]

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Celebrating HEARTS-M: Helping Middle Schoolers Thrive

By LEADS Florida

From July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023, the Life-skills, Empowerment, and Development Services (LEADS) ran the HEARTS-M program, helping middle schoolers learn about healthy relationships and smart life choices. […]

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Empowering Families: LEADS’ Pursuit of Vital Grants

By LEADS Florida

At LEADS, our mission is simple yet profound: to strengthen families in the communities we serve. To make this happen, we continually seek funding that helps us enhance our programs […]

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