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Youth Services

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

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:
  • Supporting students experiencing homelessness and foster youth
  • Providing workforce development opportunities through WIOA
  • Connecting youth to education, training, and career pathways
  • Offering case management and individualized support
  • Collaborating with community partners to remove barriers
Our Programs

Our Programs

our commitment

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

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
 
Empowerment Program
Youth Services Supervisor: Lesi Valenzuela | (925) 942-3372
Administrative Assistant: Melanie Cancino
Youth Services Specialists:
Adriel Rodriguez Soto | (925) 296-1510
Alicia Franklin | (925) 296-1508
Jonathan Gonzalez | (925) 296-1512
Luis Serrano | (925) 296-1509
Magdalena Montalvo | (925) 296-1511
Mariah Castro | (925) 296-1503
 
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) 296-1513
 
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) 296-1505
Anais Figueroa | (925) 296-1507
Andrea Gonzalez | (925) 296-1501
Ariyana Hosseini | (925) 296-1504
Christiana Aranda | (925) 296-1502
Jazlynne Arzaga | (925) 296-1514
Jonah Hinckley | (925) 296-1506
Leilani Villegas | (925) 296-1500