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
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:
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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) 296-1510
Alicia Franklin | (925) 296-1508
Jonathan Gonzalez | (925) 296-1512
Luis Serrano | (925) 296-1509
Magdalena Montalvo | (925) 296-1511
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
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
Anais Figueroa | (925) 296-1507
Andrea Gonzalez | (925) 296-1501