Tampa Bay Girls Academy

• In Tampa, proceed south on I-75 to Mango exit 52, which is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Blvd.
• Turn right on MLK Blvd.
• Proceed approximately 1 mile to Falkenburg Road.
• Turn left onto Falkenburg Road.
• Proceed to the third traffic light, which is Columbus Drive and is 0.1 miles past Lake Avenue.
• If you reach Windhorst Road, you've gone about 0.2 miles too far.
• Turn right onto Columbus Drive and follow the road for about ¼ mile.
• Tampa Bay Girls Academy - Secure is located on the right.

Tampa Bay Girls Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving high-risk and max-risk females youth aged 12-21. These programs provide services utilizing evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling.

Tampa Bay Girls Academy high-risk program provides youth intensive medical, intensive mental health, borderline intellectual functioning, and behavioral/mental health, and substance abuse services. A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan.

Tampa Bay Girls Academy max-risk program provides youth intensive medical, intensive mental health, borderline intellectual functioning, and behavioral/mental health, and substance abuse services. The designated length of stay for a youth is 18 to 36 months.

The Florida Scholars Academy provides all educational services for residential commitment programs within the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. It offers a tailored education system that accommodates the unique needs of each student by providing multiple pathways to success. The academy offers individualized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals. This includes obtaining a high school or equivalent diploma, earning valuable industry-recognized credentials, and/or enrolling in postsecondary education at a Florida college, university, or technical college. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the necessary skills and qualifications for a successful career.