About Us - The Role of the Foundation

Background

The Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and a direct-support organization for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, established under Florida Statute 985.672, to seek private supplemental funds to enhance but not supplant legislatively appropriated funding. A board of community leaders who provide policy direction, raise funds, and steward all funds raised by the Foundation guides the Foundation.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation is to solicit and steward private gifts to promote education and public safety through effective prevention, intervention and treatment services that strengthen families and positively change the lives of troubled youth.