Breaking the Cycle
. . . Building a Circle
The Brookwood Story
Founded in 1927, Brookwood is a licensed therapeutic group home for adolescent girls ages 11 to 21, who come to us from throughout the state of Florida. Residents are victims of abuse, neglect, violence, family dysfunction, or homelessness.
These young girls are placed by:
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Florida Department of Children and Families
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Parents experiencing stressful parent-child relationships
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Emergency Crisis and Homeless Shelters
Brookwood's treatment philosophy is a combination of cognitive, behavioral and reality therapies. The program goal is to assist troubled young women in developing skills, self-concepts and a maturity level sufficient to successfully return home or move into independent living.
Brookwood's Unique
Four-Part Program
Education
- public schools
- vocational centers
- community colleges
- other specialized school setting
Employability Skills
- job readiness and skills assessment
- interviewing and job-finding techniques
- job commitment and work ethics
- time management and orgainzational skills
Independent Living Preparation
- map reading and transportation
- banking, credit cards, bills and budgeting
- nutrition and grocery shopping
- apartment searching, leasing and furnishing
- social security, taxes
- automobile purchasing
Mental Health Counseling
- individual and group therapy up to two hours daily with licensed, experienced counselors
- anger management, self-esteem enhancement and appropriate peer interaction skills
- 24-hour coverage by youth care workers
- family counseling and parenting skills