YWCA South Florida Youth Programs

YWCA South Florida Youth Programs include afterschool and teen programs on various school sites throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. The programs are also offered at partner sites from Homestead up to Broward County, as well as virtually. YWCA South Florida provides childcare in South Florida courthouses through Court Care & KidSpace as part of its youth-focused services.

YWCA South Florida Youth Programs are part of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has offered local programs and services furthering the YWCA vision since 1914. YWCA South Florida was established in 1919. The organization’s mission states that it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It offers programs and services in economic empowerment, personal and family wellness, early education, and youth development, and several programs and services are available in Spanish and Haitian Creole in addition to English. YWCA South Florida serves Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and describes community partners as critical to the success of its programs.

The leadership team includes Kerry-Ann Royes, President & CEO; Veronica Brown, Chief Operating Officer; and Angeline Evans, Chief Impact Officer. The Board of Directors is led by Chair Stacy-Ann Smith, Vice Chair Nikki Packer, Treasurer Jackie Bravo, and Secretary Barbara Martinez, with 2024–2025 Directors Diane Amado-Tate, Glenn Davis, Vania Laguerre, Rosy Lopez, Rodrick Miller, Mildred Riscigno, Ceci Rivas-Gonzalez, and Mayela Rojas Sanchez. The Emeritus Board includes Adriene McCoy, Kelly-Ann Cartwright, Caroline Iovino, Lisa Shim, Angela Deggs, Vernita Nelson, Honorable Carroll J. Kelly, and Robbie Bell.

Last updated February 20, 2026.