Youth Services (YS)
The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) Youth Services Department supports young people facing barriers to education and employment. We partner with school districts, community agencies, and local organizations to provide coordinated services that promote stability, academic success, and career readiness.
What we do
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What we do
Youth Services connects students and young adults to programs that address educational access, workforce development, and essential supports. Our services focus on:
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Supporting students experiencing homelessness and foster youth
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Providing workforce development opportunities through WIOA
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Connecting youth to education, training, and career pathways
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Offering case management and individualized support
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Collaborating with community partners to remove barriers
Our Programs
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Our Programs
- California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP): Developing partnerships with community organizations to align resources and improve student outcomes
- Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY): Supporting students experiencing homelessness to ensure equitable access to education
- Empowerment Program: Supporting youth with education, career planning, and life skills to overcome barriers and achieve independence
- Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP): Providing academic and social support for youth in foster care.
- Workforce Programs: Preparing youth for employment through skill development and career pathways.
our commitment
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our commitment
We are committed to equity, collaboration, and empowering youth to achieve long-term success in school, career, and life. For program information, eligibility, or referrals, please contact our Youth Services team.
Youth Services Contacts
Youth Services Contacts![]()
Youth Services Contacts
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Phone: (925) 942-3300
Youth Services Director:Alejandra Chamberlain | (925) 942-3308
Administrative Assistant III: Dana Padilla | (925) 942-3417
Administrative Assistant II: Hillary Reid | (925) 942-3417
PROGRAM SPECIFIC CONTACT INFORMATION
California Community Schools Partnership Program
Youth Services Manager: Denise Clarke | (925) 942-3322
Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program
Education Liaison I: Gina Bills | (925) 942-3363
Education Liaison I: Gina Bills | (925) 942-3363
Empowerment Program
Youth Services Supervisor: Lesi Valenzuela | (925) 942-3372
Administrative Assistant: Melanie Cancino
Youth Services Specialists:
Adriel Rodriguez Soto | (925) 942-3364
Alicia Franklin | (925) 942-3314
Jonathan Gonzalez | (925) 942-3444
Luis Serrano | (925) 942-5365
Magdalena Montalvo | (925) 942-3362
Adriel Rodriguez Soto | (925) 942-3364
Alicia Franklin | (925) 942-3314
Jonathan Gonzalez | (925) 942-3444
Luis Serrano | (925) 942-5365
Magdalena Montalvo | (925) 942-3362
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program
Youth Services Director: Alejandra Chamberlain | (925) 942-3308
Youth Services Supervisor: Esperanza Ellis | (925) 942-3313
Tutoring Program
Tutor: Lheywin Lapuz | (925) 405-6170
Tutor: Lheywin Lapuz | (925) 405-6170
Workforce Programs
Youth Services Supervisor: Esperanza Ellis | (925) 942-3313
Administrative Assistant II: Krystal White | (925) 942-3307
Youth Services Specialists:
Alejandro Ayala-Landeros | (925) 942-3413
Anais Figueroa | (925) 942-3458
Andrea Gonzalez | (925) 942-5305
Christiana Aranda | (925) 942-3321
Anais Figueroa | (925) 942-3458
Andrea Gonzalez | (925) 942-5305
Christiana Aranda | (925) 942-3321