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 at-risk youth.
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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
Proximity to Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley
Proximity to Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley
June 2024 – June 2025
- Complete site assessment & concept plans for identified parcel
- Approval of new capital appropriations
- Award youth services contractor
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 contractor
July 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 contractor
July 2025
Launch interim youth services
2-5 years
Open full center
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