commercial sexual exploitation
There are 162,000 homeless youth estimated to be victims of commercial sexual exploitation in the United States.
Family Resources, Inc.
Family Resources, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the children, youth and families in Pinellas County since 1970 and Manatee County since 1992.
Accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services since 1996, Family Resources is recognized as the agency to turn to in the event of a family relationship crisis.
Our programs are designed to encourage the personal development of children and youth while working to strengthen and support healthy relationships among family members. Safe shelter, counseling, education, outreach, and appropriate referral and follow-up services are delivered in an atmosphere of caring, giving and acceptance.
In June, Family Resources, Inc. was awarded the 2009 Outstanding Business of the Year - Not for Profit Award by the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.