Naples Children and Education Foundation (NCEF)

Awarded annual grants to charitable organizations that provide critical services to at risk and /or underprivileged children in Collier County. Services include but are not limited to educational, healthcare, hunger abatement, added capacity by way of construction among other services that meet childrens physical, education and emotional needs. Based on the Foundations investment approximately 25,000 at risk and underprivileged children will benefit from this activity.

The Pediatric Behavioral Health Intiative is aimed at identifying and preventing childrens mental health issues, along with providing treatment referrals. Specially trained clinicians ensure timely access to high quality care without the stigma often associated with mental health issues. Primary and mental health care is provided at various clinics and physicians offices in Southwest Florida.

The GPS (Great Program Synergizing) was created to work on a unity of mission and commitment to expand and enhance out-of-school time programs by leveraging resources, planning cooperatively, eliminating duplicative services, enhancing academics and enrichment opportunities, and developing personal leadership in students and staff. GPS services provide academic and resiliency safety nets for at-risk Immokalee students from kindergarten through 12th grade during the school year and the summer. All programs have strong academic and leadership components and are individualized based on the strength of each partner organization.