Our Programs
FREE programs designed to promote emotional, social, physical and academic competence

Effective Black Parenting (EBP)
Effective Black Parenting (EBP) is a parenting skill-building program created by Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC) specifically for parents of African American children ages 0- 19. EBPP is the premier program in helping to Raise Proud, Respectful, Confident and Healthy African American Children
The goals of the CICC's Effective Black Parenting Program (EBPP) include:
• Promote cultural pride
• Reduce parental stress
• Improve child behavior and performance
• Strengthen family cohesion & communication
• Cope better with racism and prejudice
This seminar is being presented by Life-Skills, Empowerment, And Development Services (LEADS) Florida, Inc. in partnership with Next STEPP Center - Services to Those Experiencing Pregnancy or Parenting.
Parents who complete the 2-day program will receive a $50-$75 Amazon gift card.
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Health Education and Relationship Training Services – HEARTS-M CAMPS
For Middle School Students
At each of the FREE camps, youth receive a $20 Domino’s gift card, snacks, and a T-shirt. Trained facilitators, one male, one female, deliver 13 healthy relationship lessons from Love Notes, a curriculum developed in the context of dating and romantic connections. The goal of the HEARTS Camps is to help young people 11-14 years of age build a foundation for healthy romantic relationships now, and for lasting, positive family environments in the future. Sessions include art, video, music, and discussion.
Love Notes builds skills and knowledge for healthy and successful relationships with partners, family, and friends. The communication skills and self-awareness components of Love Notes are key to all kinds of relationships in life.
Each HEARTS Camp will meet on two consecutive Saturdays.
Youth who complete the 2-day program will receive a $50-$75 Amazon gift card.
HEARTS Camps are a fun way to learn to build healthy relationships that can last a lifetime.
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Fabulous Relationships and Intimacy Education that Nurtures Development – FRIEND CAMPS
For Middle School Students
Youth who complete the 2-day program will receive a $50-$75 Amazon gift card.
The FRIEND Camps offer the same, evidence-based healthy relationship training program as HEARTS, but the curriculum has been adapted to be age appropriate for middle school youth (ages 11-14).
Middle school youth face many challenges today:
The Love Notes curriculum builds skills and knowledge for healthy and successful relationships with partners, family, and friends that will assist them in achieving their education, relationship, and family goals. The communication skills and self-awareness components of Love Notes are key to all kinds of relationships in life.
Middle school youth can be volatile as their emotions may, at times, overwhelm them. In FRIEND camp youth learn positive communication skills that help them explain their feelings and assist them in getting along with others.
At each of the FREE camps, youth receive a $20 Domino’s gift card, snacks, and a T-shirt. Sessions include art, video, music, and discussion.
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This project was made possible by Grant Number SR20000837 of the HHS Youth and Family Services Bureau

Health Education and Relationship Training Services – HEARTS CAMPS
For High School Students
At each of the FREE camps, youth receive a $20 Domino’s gift card, snacks, and a T-shirt. Trained facilitators, one male, one female, deliver 13 healthy relationship lessons from Love Notes, a curriculum developed in the context of dating and romantic connections. The goal of the HEARTS Camps is to help young people 14-19 years of age build a foundation for healthy romantic relationships now, and for lasting, positive family environments in the future. Sessions include art, video, music, and discussion.
Love Notes builds skills and knowledge for healthy and successful relationships with partners, family, friends, and co-workers. It’s designed to help teens make wise relationship and sexual choices. Wise choices will assist them in achieving their education, employment, relationship, and family goals. The communication skills and self-awareness components of Love Notes are key to all kinds of relationships in life. For example, these soft skills increase successful and cooperative interactions in the workplace. Employers report that soft skills are vital for the success of young people entering the workforce.
Each HEARTS Camp will meet on two consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Youth who complete the 2-day program will receive a $50-$75 Amazon gift card.
HEARTS Camps are a fun way to learn to build healthy relationships that can last a lifetime.
Join us: Hillsborough & Pinellas County
Dates: March 13 - 14, 2023 - Boley Centers - Private Camp (Virtual)
Dates: March 13 -14, 2023 - Boley Centers - Private Camp (In-Person)
This project was made possible by Grant Number TP1AH000197 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs.
**TO ACCESS THE INFORMED CONSENT PAGE CLICK THE REGISTER NOW LINK**
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