Our Approach
Hope Forest Academy is located on an approximately 40 acre property within the Ocala National Forest. We serve male youth from ages 12 to 17 who meet qualification for an At-Risk Group Home placement. Our program also accepts sibling groups in order to help maintain familial attachments and support family preservation.
Our approach is one of mindfulness, daily living skills, physical activity, and therapeutic growth. Youth are surrounded by supportive adults, including program staff, case managers, therapists, and more. Our staff focus on teaching age-appropriate independent life skills, exploring new interests, encouraging participation in sports and recreation, assisting in exploring job opportunities, and therapeutic growth. Our clinical department is integrated into everyday activities to increase trust and participation in the process.
Our Model
Our Integrated Care Model incorporates a strengths-based approach with positive youth development, social learning theory, and trauma-informed care to foster physical, psychological, and emotional safety.
Establishing Safety & Caring Relationships
Safety and pro-social relationships established with caring adults.
Understanding Needs & Strengths
Assessments and prescriptive treatment planning provided; individualized needs are understood. Families are involved and interventions provided.
Developing & Practicing Skills
Receive evidence-based, cognitive behavioral curriculum. Gain and practice social, academic and career skills. Engage in meaningful pro-social activities with family and community.
Goal Attainment
Youth meet service plan and treatment goals.