High acuity youth are young people with severe behavioral, emotional, developmental, or medical challenges requiring intensive support. In Florida, limited specialized services have led to an overreliance on crisis interventions that do not address core needs. The state lacks a coordinated system of care to effectively support these youth. To address this gap, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare is funding a comprehensive project led by the Institute for Quality Children’s Services, featuring six subprojects aligned with the Institute’s pillars to inform strategies for developing effective services.