Take Stock in Children is a solution to one of the most critical problems facing Florida -- high dropout and high youth crime rates. Take Stock in Children has a proven record of helping low-income children stay out of trouble, graduate from high school, attend college, and become productive citizens. Take Stock in Children is a comprehensive program that helps low-income children succeed by providing college and vocational scholarships, volunteer mentors, student advocates/case managers, tutoring, early intervention and long-term support. High standards, parental involvement and community support are crucial to the program's success.