The Alternative Programs, Inc.

The Alternative Programs, Inc. The Alternative Programs, Inc. TAP was founded in 1982 and incorporated in 1986 by renowned civic icon and people's champion: Ms. Petersen.

(TAP) is an agency that provides alternatives to incarceration for, non-violent, adult and juvenile offenders on behalf of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida (Miami-Dade County). Georgia Jones-Ayers along with retired Miami-Dade Senior Judge: Thomas K. For over thirty years, TAP has changed the lives of tens of thousands of individuals, children and families through the provision of viable alter

natives to criminal activity, while serving as a critical pressure-valve to jail overcrowding for the Criminal Justice System. TAP is supported by a grant administered by the government of Miami-Dade County, FL.

05/16/2026

The Alternative Programs was proud to honor seven (7) exceptional members of the Judiciary at its recent 40th Anniversary Celebration. Among those honored was retiring, Veteran Champion for Children: The Honorable Orlando Prescott. Here, Judge Prescott reflects on the influence and passion of our Founder: Ms. Georgia Jones-Ayers and the great good that she accomplished through her flagship agency: The Alternative Programs.

Thank you to the Miami Times for featuring TAP’s 40 years of impact to at-risk youth and families throughout Miami-Dade ...
05/13/2026

Thank you to the Miami Times for featuring TAP’s 40 years of impact to at-risk youth and families throughout Miami-Dade County.

Should everyone get a second chance?

05/13/2026

Participants in the program take part in community service and character-building programs, helping them grow and give back.

05/12/2026
05/06/2026

Address

3300 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL
33142

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13057584187

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