Community driven, family focused.
About Us
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.
What We Offer
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
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
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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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]