During the month of April, Gulf Coast Kid’s House served 247 children The Department of Children & Families child protective investigators opened 59 new investigations of child sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or neglect. The DCF reports that 77 child victims were identified.
Gulf Coast Kid’s House’s Child Protection Team assessed 66 children and provided
forensic medical examinations. Lutheran Services Florida’s Sexual/Physical Abuse Treatment Program provided 173 Therapy sessions attended by children and non-offending caregivers. Twenty-three children were referred to Lutheran Services Florida for treatment in response to sexual/physical abuse.
The demographics of child victims break down to 49% boys and 51% girls with
40% age 6 or under, 36% ages 7-12 and 24% age 13 or older. For more information on Gulf Coast Kid’s House, visit gulfcoastkidshouse.org.
Navarre High Student Selected for Elite U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy
While some high school students will spend this summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, Lauren Mavity, a student at Navarre High School in Navarre, FL, will complete an intensive eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at Delaware State University, achieving her FAA Private Pilot’s license upon completion of the training. The program takes place from June 9 – August 2.
Mavity is one of just 28 high-performing 11th and 12th graders throughout the United States selected for the elite program, which was established in 2021 by the Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) to increase exposure to Naval Aviation. The Navy partners with select universities throughout the country to provide the flight training to the participating students. The cost of the program is approximately $28,000/student but is offered at zero cost to the student and with no obligations. Upon completion of the program, each student earns a private pilot certification/license and five college credits.
The Department of the Navy sponsors the Summer Flight Academy program for students participating in Navy and Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The program is a STEM initiative that was selected for funding by the Naval STEM Coordination Office – located at the Office of Naval Research – which oversees investments in STEM education, outreach and workforce initiatives.
“The goal of the scholarship program is to inspire and expose exceptional young talent from communities across the nation to a career path in Naval Aviation,” says Tamara Graham, Deputy Director, CNAF Flight Academy Program Manager. “Lauren Mavity has demonstrated incredible potential, and the Navy is honored to play a part in her personal and professional journey.”
During the eight-week Summer Flight Academy, she will receive a minimum of 32 hours of classroom aviation academics and more than 40 hours of flight training in either a Vulcanair V.10 single-engine aircraft or Piper Warrior (PA-28). As part of the certification process, Mavity will be required to complete 17 hours of solo flights.
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