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2018-2019 CSAC Funding Application <br />PROGRAM COVER PAGE <br />Organization Name: Tykes & Teens, INC. <br />Executive. Director: Jeff Shearer, LCSW <br />Address: 3577 SW Corporate Pkwy. <br />Palm City, FL 34990 <br />Program Director: Brieanna Fernandez <br />Address: 1555 Indian River Blvd. Suite 8241 <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />_ E-mail: Jeff@tykesandteens.org <br />Telephone: (772)-220-3439 <br />Fax: (772) 220-3484 <br />E-mail: Brieanna@tykesandteens.org <br />Telephone: 772-778-1323 <br />Fax: 772-778-1340 <br />Program Title: <br />Alternative'to Out of School Suspension (ALTOSS) <br />Priority Need Area Addressed: <br />After-school and Summer Recreational Activities and Academic Enrichment Program <br />Brief Description of the Program: <br />The Alternative to Out of School Suspension provides a supervised activity for middle and high school youth who <br />have been suspended from school. While suspended, youth will be provided with the instruction to complete <br />missing school work and the skills to learn how to prevent future suspension by addressing the root cause of the <br />suspension. At the end of the day, there will be a service opportunity for participating youth to support our <br />community, as the community is supporting them in this initiative. <br />ALTOSS has been proven to be effective in decreasing repeat suspensions by using targeted activities to <br />increase the student's awareness of the importance of positive character, relationships, respect, and <br />cooperation. Provided by a licensed mental health professional, students participate in group sessions to identify <br />the reason behind their suspension and develop alternative actions for the future in order to reduce the likelihood <br />of a repeat suspension. <br />r <br />1 <br />