Safe Harbor Boys Home, Jacksonville, FL
Safe Harbor assists boys in becoming responsible, mature, and independent young men through spiritual, educational, and vocational training. As a water-based program, boys live aboard boats, learning seamanship skills. The boys receive vocational training in a variety of disciplines and are taught life skills. Safe Harbor admits boys ages 15-17 who are fatherless, have lost one or more parents to death, or who are experiencing behavior problems and need an alternative home setting. The goals of its educational and vocational programs are to prepare the boys for entrance into and success in the workplace. The philosophy of Safe Harbor is to provide a caring, loving, disciplined atmosphere; to instill self esteem, responsibility, and reliability in the boys; to teach them to live and work in harmony with others; and to be accepting and tolerant of their fellow man without compromising the truth.
4772 Safe Harbor Way
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Tel: 904.757.7918
Web site: www.boyshome.com
Key CORE Contact:
Dr. Robbie Smith, Founder, Executive Director
Ages/Grades Served: Ages 15-17
Age Limit Upon Enrollment: 15 years of age
Program Year: Year Round
Geographic Eligibility: No limits based on geography
Total Residential Capacity: 21 boys
Goal(s) Upon Graduation: Successful entrance into the workplace
Year Founded: 1984