3,000+ girls
cared for each year
I Do Matter
Pace envisions a world where all girls and young women have POWER, in a JUST and EQUITABLE society.
Find the Great in Every Girl
Pace's Day Program
Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide free year-round middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs.
Pace's Reach Program Services
Pace’s team of therapists and counselors offers social, emotional, behavioral health and support services for girls ages 11-17 and their families. Reach therapists travel to girls to provide services in their home, school or community, and also meet with girls online.
Our Impact by the Numbers
Backed by over three decades of experience and proven methods, Pace's nationally recognized early intervention model has proven to be successful in curbing unemployment and involvement in the juvenile justice system.
A research study conducted in 2019 found that Pace nearly doubles the likelihood of girls being on track to graduate from high school as compared to girls with the same risk factors that did not attend Pace.
23 Communities
across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina
40,000+ girls
served since 1985
17 Reach locations
across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina
BEFORE the Pace Day Program
78%
Were failing one or more classes prior to attending Pace
18%
Were previously involved with the juvenile justice system
58%
Were suspended or expelled prior to Pace
AFTER the Pace Day Program
90%
Improved Academically at Pace
91%
Had no involvement with the juvenile justice system after one year
73%
Were in school, higher education or employed after one year
BEFORE the Pace Reach Program
29%
Had prior involvement with the juvenile justice system
81%
Had behavioral challenges associated with delinquency
AFTER the Pace Reach Program
95%
Had no involvement with the juvenile justice system one year after completing Pace
99%
Had improved behavior associated with delinquency after Pace
The Latest
Mental Health Matters: Pace Center for Girls, Collier at Immokalee Helps Girls Look Towards the Future
Published in Old Naples News Aug/Sept/Oct 2022 Edition Before coming to Pace Center for Girls, Collier at Immokalee, Kimberlee began to see her world unravel — and with it, her mental health. She slowly started opening up to her therapist, Ms. Jama, and together they created a strong partnership and plan grounded in trust and […]
UF College of Medicine Helps Pace Girls Explore Careers in Health Care
Pace Alachua girls took a field trip to the UF College of Medicine July 26. The event, hosted by the college’s Women in Medicine and Science advisory board and Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, along with the Medi-Gators Virtual Shadowing Program run through the department of neurology, was designed to inspire the next generation of female physicians and scientists, showing them the breadth of opportunities in health care.
Pace’s Reach Program Is Tackling The Youth Mental Health Crisis By Closing The Gap To Care
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of challenging life outcomes in young people, with the Surgeon General Reporting in 2021 that up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the US have a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. Exacerbated by issues like the COVID-19 […]
Pace Clay Graduates Celebrate Life-Changing Accomplishments
Pace Clay hosted its 2022 Graduation Ceremony at Highpoint Church recognizing eight Pace graduates. Each girl was presented with her diploma, followed by a tassel ceremony to signify her educational achievements.
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Once a Pace Girl, Always a Pace Girl.
Our Pace Locations
Pace currently operates in 23 communities throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
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