Programs - Outward Bound -
FINS (Families In Need of Services) helps teens
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.
Benefits
- Enhances social skills
- Enriches family relationships
- Improves academic participation
- Decreases delinquent behavior
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
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.
How can Melbourne PAL help?
Melbourne PAL is an approved referral agent for the Florida
Outward Bound FINS (Families in Need of Service) program, Scottsmoor
Florida location. Through this partnership, Outward Bound FINS is offered
at no cost to participating families. Interested families should
contact our Executive Director for more information.
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