NCFC, in its commitment to providing for the needs of runaway, throwaway, and at-risk youth, works with the following agencies to promote positive youth development.
 
  
Positive Youth Development builds on a youths assets and potential, while countering the problems that may affect them. It has been found that young people are far more likely to succeed if they are active participants in the decision making that affects their lives and communities.
 

We find that there are several key elements that are required for positive youth development. They include:

  • Providing youth with safe and supportive environments
  • Fostering relationships between young people and caring adults who can mentor and guide them
  • Providing youth with opportunities to pursue their interests and focus on their strengths
  • Supporting the development of youths' knowledge and skills in a variety of ways, including study, tutoring, sports, the arts, vocational education, and service-learning
  • Engaging youth as active partners and leaders who can help move communities forward
  • Providing opportunities for youth to show that they care about others and about society
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles and teaching positive patterns of social interaction
  • Providing a safety net in times of need
 
The Office of Education for Contra Costa County: To encourage lifelong learning, economic independence and healthy lifestyle choices for youth and families.
Youth Development Services provides support to youth and families who face economic and/or academic barriers. Services provided support healthy lifestyle choices, academic achievement and economic security through a rewarding career.
 
Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission
The Countywide Youth Commission's (the Commission) purpose is to give the youth of Contra Costa County a voice and the power to change their world and to be contributing citizens; to provide a link between youth and the Board of Supervisors on issues relating to young people; and to form partnerships with schools, community-based organizations, government and businesses to cooperatively address the concerns of young people countywide.
 
East Bay Works: Connecting People with Opportunities for Employment
A unique joint venture of public entities, non-profit agencies, and private organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa counties helping businesses and job seekers meet their employment needs.
 
The Job Corps Training Center on San Francisco's Treasure Island: Your Bridge to Success

Vocational, technical and academic skills training for eligible young men and woman with support services, including housing, meals, medical care and counseling....

_____all at no cost.

for more information regarding Job Corps click here for the National website, here for the SF website, and here for information stored at our website.
 
 The Contra Costa County Office of Education offers several programs to advance Youth Development. Click here to learn more about their programs.
 
Conta Costa Countywide Youth Commission
 
East Bay Works 
 
San Francisco Job Corps Website
 
 Youth Info Website
 
Americorps
 
Other YDS Links:
 
At the Table:
The website is an online clearinghouse that brings together youth involvement advocates and practitioners by providing opportunities to share information and collaborate.
www.atthetable.org
 
Do Something:
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people taking action to change their own communities and the world around them.
www.dosomething.org
 
Recognizing Youth as Resources:
Recognizing Youth As Resources (RYAR) was established in early 2000 as a program division of the Children's Fund, a nonprofit that supports grassroots children's initiatives in the U.S. and abroad.
www.ryar.org
 
What Kids Can Do:
This non-profit documents the value of young people working with teachers and other adults on projects that combine powerful learning with public purpose for an audience of educators and policy makers, journalists, community members, and students.
www.whatkidscando.org
 
Youth NOISE:
An initiative of Save the Children, Youth NOISE empowers young people to improve their own and others' lives through philanthropy, service, and policy.
www.youthnoise.com
 
Youth Media and Communications:
The Youth Media Reporter, a new e-mail newsletter sponsored by the Open Society Institute's Youth Initiatives program, presents information, resources, news and events, best practices, and funding opportunities to people working in the field and others who are interested in learning more.
www.soros.org/youth/ymreporter.htm