Contra Costa Employment and Human Services is in the planning stages for new Youth Centers funded by Measure X, and they want to hear from YOU! Take the survey to share your ideas and opinions, shaping the future of these vital community spaces.
Submissions are due by Monday, April 15. Click here to take the survey.
From the Survey:
Welcome to the Contra Costa County Youth Centers Survey!
Hello and thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey. The purpose of this brief questionnaire is to gather feedback from our community members, like you, about (1) where our three new Youth Centers in Contra Costa County should be located, and (2) what services, programs, and resources are needed.
It is important to note that this survey is only for people who either reside or serve youth in Contra Costa County Districts 3, 4, or 5.
For those who either reside or serve youth in Districts 3, 4, or 5, your voice is among the most important in this decision-making process. Therefore, to the extent possible please make sure to answer each question. If you do not feel comfortable answering a question, you can select “Prefer not to say”. The survey only takes about 10-12 minutes to complete, so we hope you can find the time to provide your input.
To select the best locations for the Youth Centers, it’s very important that we hear from as many people as possible. Please be assured that your responses will be completely anonymous. No one will know who said what, so we encourage you to be honest and detailed in your feedback. Thank you again for helping shape the future of youth services in our county!
Questions include:
Which ages should the youth centers focus on?
What groups do you think are most in need of a Youth Center?
- All
- Families new to the area
- Kids and teens with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ youth
- Low Income Families
- Out of school youth
- Single-parent households
- Youth from systems of care (foster care, homeless, justice-involved)
What are the main challenges faced by young people in your neighborhood? (top 5)
- Discrimination
- Lack of free/low cost recreational opportunities
- Homelessness
- Poverty
- Access to healthcare or other social services
- Hunger/food insecurity
- Housing quality or affordability
- Mental Health (anxiety, depression, etc.)
- Community Violence
- Bullying
- Employment/job opportunities
- Child abuse/neglect
- Lack of equity, diversity, and/or inclusion
- Drug use (alcohol, smoking, illegal substances, etc.
- Other
What kind of programs would you like the Youth Center to offer?
What skills, experiences, or characteristics of Youth Center staff are most important in helping youth achieve their goals?
Which neighborhood/town in the district(s) you are affiliated with do you recommend that a Youth Center be located?
