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Causes: Autism, Children & Youth, Disabilities, Health, Job Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Youth Development
Mission: Evolving Lives is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating as certified vendors for the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. We provide assistance for youth who are transitioning from post-education to pre-employment. Through paid work-based-learning, job development and job coaching Evolving Lives assist our consumers find and maintain meaningful employment. We work with individuals to become more independent so they may have a greater sense of autonomy in their lives. Psycho-education is also used to promote a healthier self worth and foster emotional intelligence.
Results: Over 150 participants successfully serviced in and transitioned into meaningful employment.
Target demographics: provide mental health and career development services to the community.
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 150 participants with various services.
Geographic areas served: Miami-Dade County
Programs: mental health treatment, vocational rehabilitation services, university level internships, and community collaborations.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.