FINS (Families In Need of Services) helps teens and their families transition their lives in more meaningful and positive directions. We emphasize character development, academic achievement and social responsibility to reduce the risk of dropping out of school, substance abuse and future delinquency.

Student Profile

For teens 13 to 17 years old struggling in their home, school, or peer environments. A typical student may be experiencing one or more of the following

• Poor academic performance or failure

• Truancy

• Family conflict

• Peer delinquency

• Low self-esteem or motivation

• Poor decision making

• Difficulty with family and/or peer relationships

• Risky behavior, i.e. experimenting with drugs or alcohol; gang related behavior; lying; or stealing

Benefits

• Enhances social skills

• Enriches family relationships

• Improves academic participation

• Decreases delinquent behavior

Activities

Depending on the location FINS programs consist of 18 to 20-day wilderness expedition and a 10 to 90-day follow up component that takes place in the students’ home and school environments. Parent involvement is required.

• Wilderness Expeditions

• Canoeing 100 miles or more

• Team Building and Problem Solving Activities

• Challenge Course

• Community Service Projects

• Social and Life Skill Training

• Individualized Goal Planning

• Parent Meetings and Workshops

• Family Mediations

• Personal Challenge Events

Follow Up

• Transition Planning

• Home Visits

• School Visits

• Family Contracting

• Phone Contacts

• Resources for Extended Services

Referrals

Some FINS programs require referrals from local schools or agencies as part of the application process. Families may request a referral.

Program Locations

FINS programs are available to youth and families living in specific counties located within the states of Florida & Alabama.

To find out more information about FINS in Florida, please contact us at:

FINS- Scottsmoor, FL

Note: Only students in the following counties are served - Brevard, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Flagler
Toll free: 1(866)270-7020
Phone: (321)268-5666
scottsmoor@outwardbound.org

To find out more information about FINS in Alabama, please contact us at:

FINS- Five Rivers, AL

Phone: (251)990-0323
fiverivers@outwardbound.org

FINS- Key Largo, FL

Note: Only students in the following counties are served; Monroe, Dade and Broward.
Toll Free:800-327-2995
Phone: 305-242-4881
lboody@outwardbound.org