Take Stock in Children

Take Stock in Children was established in the State of Florida in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth/students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education. We offer our students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors and hope for a... better life. Our comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school and include their transition into college. Our program is based on the principal that given extensive support, motivation and accountability, children will work hard to ensure that they graduate from high school and attain a college degree. We fund our college scholarships and student services through a unique public-private fund raising model, and our mentors generously volunteer their mentoring services to our children. Take Stock in Childrens multi-year commitment to at-risk children throughout our state is also an investment in the communities in which our students live. We know that the education of a child is an investment in their future and the assured way of breaking the cycle of poverty. Our goal is to continue to reduce the number of high school drop-outs and to increase the number of students who finish college and enter the workforce successfully. Since our inception in 1995, Take Stock in Children has demonstrated its success and sustainability by delivering life changing results for our students. Statewide Highlights of our program: Please join us as a mentor, volunteer or donate to Take Stock in Children. Your commitment and support will pave the way to better lives for deserving children in our community. For further information, please contact the state organization at the link below: The Take Stock in Children in Citrus County participates in the statewide program that supports the education of deserving middle and high school students in Florida. Take Stock in Children of Citrus County was also established in 1995 with the same purpose as our state ...Read More