Crosswinds Youth Services

10/10/2026

🎨❤️ Thank you, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Florida!

We are grateful for your generous $2,500 donation to Crosswinds Youth Services to support our arts and crafts room for the kids!

Art gives young people a way to express themselves, explore their creativity, and feel proud of what they create. Your kindness will help provide opportunities for the children in our care to imagine, create, and shine.

Thank you, Variety, for investing in our youth and bringing more color and joy into their lives! 💜❤️

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Stronger partnerships. Brighter futures for Brevard’s youth. 💜

Today, Crosswinds Youth Services was proud to host the Brevard Youth at Risk Collaborative meeting, led by Family Partnership of Central Florida and the Department of Children and Families.

Community partners came together to strengthen coordination, share resources, and improve support for youth and families across Brevard County. The strong turnout and thoughtful conversations reflected a shared commitment to helping young people thrive.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their expertise, and committed to moving this work forward. I’m proud that Crosswinds could provide a space for these important connections, and I look forward to what we will accomplish together.

10/03/2026

🎃 YOUR TRUNK CALLED… it wants to be part of the fun! 👻

Crosswinds Youth Services is looking for individuals, businesses, and community groups to host a trunk at our Trunk-or-Treat!

🚗 Decorate your trunk, bring treats, and help make Halloween special for local children and families!

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Crosswinds Youth Services
1407 Dixon Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922

🍬 Ready to host a trunk? Call 321-452-0800, ext. 153 to sign up!

Tag a friend or business with Halloween spirit, and share this post to help us spread the word! 🧡

10/02/2026

🎃🍬 HELP US FILL THE TRUNKS WITH TREATS! 🍬🎃

Crosswinds Youth Services is collecting candy donations for our Trunk-or-Treat on October 30, 2026!

We need unopened bags of individually wrapped candy to help make the celebration extra sweet for the children and youth we serve. Whether you donate one bag or a whole box, every treat makes a difference! 🧡

Want to help? Message us for donation drop-off details.
Or call 321 452-0800 ext 153

Please share this post and invite your friends, coworkers, and local businesses to join in. Together, we can bring plenty of smiles this Halloween! 👻🍭

10/01/2026

🌟 Big feelings. Better choices. Stronger families.

Learning to manage anger, solve problems, and build healthy relationships takes practice and support.

Crosswinds Youth Services’ SNAP® program (Stop Now and Plan) helps children develop skills to handle strong emotions, think before acting, and make positive choices at home and school.

✅ Engaging activities that teach self-control and problem-solving
✅ Strategies to navigate conflict and bullying
✅ A parenting group with practical tools and support
✅ A 13-week program provided FREE to participating families

Serving families in Brevard County. We serve dinner at every group and provide sibling care.

📞 Call Intake at 321 452-0800 ext 153 to learn more about eligibility and available groups.

Small steps today can help build a more positive tomorrow. ❤️

09/18/2026

✨ Celebrating 50 years of the Florida Network!

Crosswinds Youth Services was proud to join our fellow members for a wonderful day of learning, followed by a beautiful evening of dinner, dancing, and celebration.

It was an opportunity to connect with colleagues who share our commitment to strengthening families and helping young people thrive. Congratulations to the Florida Network on five decades of dedication, partnership, and impact!

09/16/2026

Every Florida Network member has a story, and this is ours. 💙

Crosswinds Youth Services, Inc. became part of the Florida Network in the early ’70s, beginning a partnership that has strengthened our ability to provide safety, support, and hope to youth and families in Brevard County.

Through shared knowledge, training, and collaboration, this partnership helps us support families through difficult moments, connect young people with caring adults, and create opportunities for brighter futures.

Over the years, we’ve worked alongside organizations across Florida that share our belief that every young person deserves to feel safe, be heard, and have someone in their corner.

Our story is about the youth we serve, the families we support, and the partnerships that make this work possible. We’re proud to be part of the Florida Network family.

09/15/2026

💙 Celebrating 50 years of making a difference together!

Crosswinds Youth Services is proud to join the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services in celebrating 50 years of supporting young people and strengthening families.

As a Florida Network member, we see the meaning of this work every day: a young person finding safety, a family learning to communicate, and someone discovering they don’t have to face a difficult moment alone.

We are honored to bring that shared commitment to Brevard County. Thank you to the staff, partners, and supporters who make this work possible.

Here’s to the next 50 years of hope, connection, and opportunity! 💙