Take Stock in Children (TSIC) has been making a profound impact since 1995, providing scholarships and mentorship to over 44,136 children statewide. In Broward County alone, our scholars boast a remarkable graduation rate of 100%, with 100% advancing to post-secondary education and a 73% graduation rate, far exceeding the national average. Locally, TSIC has 2,151 students, awarding nearly $20.3 million in scholarships. Our program has gained state and national recognition as a flagship mentoring organization, demonstrating exceptional outcomes and academic success, as highlighted in a study by the Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability.
At TSIC Broward, we have established a robust infrastructure that enables us to collect real-time data on our students' academic performance and mentoring engagement. This system not only identifies early warning signs for proactive advising but also our leadership and Board in making informed strategic decisions. Recognized as an educational innovator, we were honored to receive a U.S. Department of Education Investing in Innovation (I3) grant in 2010, highlighting our commitment to promising educational models with national potential.
Other recognitions include:
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2015 Non-Profit Organization of the Year in Innovation- Broward 211 Non-Profit Awards
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2016 Non-Profit Organization of the Year Community Choice- Broward 211 Non-Profit Awards
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2017 Non-Profit Small Business of the Year- Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
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2022 Non-Profit Organization of the Year in Innovation- Broward 211 Non-Profit Awards
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2022 Non-Profit Organization Board Leader of the Year, Merick Lewin- Broward 211 Non-Profit Awards
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2023, 2025 Non-Profit Staff Leader of the Year Finalist, Amanda Frey- Broward 211 Non-Profit Awards
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In addition, Take Stock in Children of Broward has achieved Gold Performance standards for 11 years in a row, including Luminary Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 with a 100% score!
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TSIC Broward identifies at-risk, low-income youth early on, in grades sixth through ninth, as a preventative measure.
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TSIC Broward currently serves 172 middle and high school students throughout the Broward County Public School system, and 182 college freshmen and sophomores.
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Every TSIC scholar signs a contract promising to:
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Maintain a “C” or higher in all classes
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Maintain good attendance and behavior
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Remain drug-free and crime-free
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Meet with their mentor on a weekly basis
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Scholarship donations are matched dollar for dollar by the Florida Prepaid Project STARS Scholarship Program.
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For TSIC Broward Class of 2026 (29 students) with approx. $440K in scholarships from TSIC:
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100% graduated from high school
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100% have been accepted and enrolled in college
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Earned a cumulative 235 college credits, while still in high school
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10% already earned their Associate's Degree
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21% earned a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
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For all TSIC Broward Students in 2025-2026:
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Students participated in more than 2,353 mentor sessions
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100% participated in at least four College and Career Success Coaching sessions
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Students maintained an average 3.63 GPA
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96% attended all of their grade-level college and career readiness workshops
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91% average college retention rate and 73% completion rate (compared to the state average of 27% for students living in poverty; Complete College America).
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