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  • Admissions
    • About Us
      • Faculty and StaffMeet the Thrive academy Team
      • Support ServicesOT and ABA Services at Thrive Academy
    • Calendar
    • Academics
      • Elementary School (K–5)A nurturing foundation focused on communication, social skills, and core academics.
      • Middle School (6–8)Skill-building years emphasizing executive functioning, independence, and self-advocacy.
      • High School (9–12)Preparation for life beyond school through academics, life skills, career exploration, and transition planning.
      • Workforce & Transition ServicesPreparing students for life beyond the classroom
    • Student Support
      • Resiliency Skills DevelopmentBuilding confidence and connection.
      • Academic Focus AreasStrengthening core learning skills.
      • Instructional ApproachStructured learning for every student.
      • TBRI StrategiesTrust-Based Relational Intervention
    • News
    • Family Portal
    • Giving

    News & Updates

    THRIVE Academy
    Jul 24
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    Experienced Educational Leader Kim Verblaauw Named Principal of Thrive Academy

    By Anjali News, Press Releases
    CAPE CORAL, Fla. (July 23, 2025) — Family Initiative is proud to announce the appointment of Kim Verblaauw as the new principal of Thrive Academy, a private school supporting K–12…
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    Sep 07
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    Thrive Academy Serving Southwest Florida Students with Autism Opens in Cape Coral

    By Anjali News, Press Releases

    School Serving Southwest Florida Students with Autism Opens in Cape Coral Made Possible by $5 Million in State Funding   CAPE CORAL, Fla., (September 5, 2023)—The board of directors of…

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    Jul 10
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    ABC 7 Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter

    By Anjali News
    CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Family Initiative, a non-profit in Cape Coral, started when Anjali Van Drie and David Brown noticed an emerging population in our Southwest Florida community.... Click for…
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    Jun 15
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    Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter

    By Anjali News
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter    FORT MYERS, Fla., (DATE, 2023) – Family Initiative has…
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    Jan 26
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    Family Initiative fights for customizable school choice, learning options for students with unique abilities

    By Anjali News
    CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2023) – Family Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families with autism, recently participated in the introduction of Florida House Bill 1 (HB…
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    • Experienced Educational Leader Kim Verblaauw Named Principal of Thrive Academy July 24, 2025
    • Thrive Academy Serving Southwest Florida Students with Autism Opens in Cape Coral September 7, 2023
    • ABC 7 Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter July 10, 2023

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