About the Florida HIPPY T&TA Center 

Florida HIPPY Training & Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center

The Florida HIPPY T&TA Center at the University of South Florida (often referred to as "The State Office") funds, licenses, and provides training and technical assistance for all HIPPY programs in Florida. The Center partners with local agencies who provide local HIPPY services in their counties at no cost to participants.

 Our Mission

The Florida HIPPY T&TA Center's mission is to work with community agencies to build and support HIPPY programs in Florida, monitor the quality of services, provide training and technical assistance, and report the impact of HIPPY in Florida.

 Our Vision

The Florida HIPPY T&TA Center's vision is to empower community organizations throughout Florida to operate high-quality, sustainable HIPPY programs informed by data driven decision making.

 Our Goals

  • optimize efficiency,
  • diversify funding sources,
  • maximize the model,
  • cultivate human capital, and
  • report the impact of the HIPPY program on children, parents, guardians, and communities.