Positive Youth Development Programs (e.g., Building Leaders of Character - BLOC, Youth Excellence Program, Molding Male Minds)

Positive Youth Development Programs, including Building Leaders of Character (BLOC), Youth Excellence Program, and Molding Male Minds, are offered by Gang Alternative, Inc. These programs operate within an organization whose values include putting God first, being servant leaders, treating others with respect, good moral character, building and transforming communities, positive family lifestyles, and positive community change. The programs are part of a broader set of services that follow a holistic approach to academic, physical, social, economic, and spiritual development.

Gang Alternative, Inc. was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2005. The organization operates under five Pillars of Service: Positive Youth Development, Family Strengthening, Workforce Development, Community Upliftment and Partnerships, and Health and Wellness. Its mission is to build character that lasts in children and families through positive alternatives to crime, violence, dependency, and delinquency by offering a holistic approach to their academic, physical, social, economic, and spiritual development.

Staff members are fluent in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, and have a wealth of experience in social services. Family strengthening programs and services are designed to provide parents and other caregivers with resources, support, and strategies to positively contribute to a healthy home environment. Workforce development programming is client-centered and focuses on the skills and knowledge that are critical to an individual’s current or future career plans. The organization’s approach to health and wellness is premised on scripture’s holistic take on every aspect of personalities, being, and thoughts.

Gang Alternative, Inc. is a licensed Florida Department of Children and Families level 1 and 2 provider and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for case management and prevention services. It is a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Target communities include Little Haiti, New River, Liberty City, and North Miami, and the organization has expanded to other communities in Miami-Dade County, including Little Havana and Homestead, and now offers an array of programs in Broward and Palm Beach County. Gang Alternative, Inc. has also provided coalition mentoring to a drug-free coalition in Puerto Rico.

Last updated February 15, 2026.