Youth Centers Initiative
This initiative plans for the development of three youth centers within three districts of Contra Costa County to provide support services for middle and high school youth ages 12-18.
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Why is the Youth Centers Initiative important to the community?
Extensive planning & evaluation with multiple public/private partners revealed the need to create safe, inspiring and nurturing spaces for at-risk youth with services to support equitable outcomes.
Key Milestones
What are the key milestones of the Youth Centers Initiative?
District 3 Center
Brentwood
Brentwood
June 2024 – June 2025
- Complete site assessment & concept plans for identified parcel
- Approval of new capital appropriations
- Award youth services contractors
July 2025
Launch interim youth services
2-5 years
Open full center
District 4 Center
Concord
Concord
June 2024 – June 2025
- Approval of capital grant and term sheet
- Award youth services contractors
September 2025
Services launch upon completion of site renovations
District 5 Center
Pittsburg
Pittsburg
June 2024 – June 2025
- Approval of plan & new capital appropriations
- Award youth services contractors
July 2025
Launch interim youth services
2-5 years
Open full center
Project Partners