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Youth Program
Vision: It is the vision of the Youth Council to provide leadership, direction, and support in coordinating youth services to meet the needs of all youth in the County. The HC-WIB’s Youth Program is divided into five regions (with six Youth Program Operators) across the county, in order to best serve all area youth (whether they are in or out of school). Information about the program is listed below. If you are interested in the program, contact one of the youth program operators.
Eureka Region (In-school Program) Susan Murray 674 Allard Ave. Eureka, CA 95503 (707) 441-2467 (707) 476-1403 (fax) 1915 J Street Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 441-0271 (707) 476-0786 (fax) murrays@eurekacityschools.org
Eureka Region (Out-of-School Program) Kimberly Tolley 930 Sixth Street Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 441-4612 ktolley@co.humboldt.ca.us
Eel River Valley Region (In & Out-of-School Program) JoAnn Sapper 379 12th Street Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725-4461 ext. 3120 (707) 725-6657 (fax) jasapper@humboldt.k12.ca.us
Eastern Humboldt Region (In & Out-of-School Program) Merris Obie P.O. Box 1308 Hoopa, CA 95546 (530) 625-1922 x 4900 (office) (530) 784-8402 (cell) (530) 625-1921 (fax) merriso@yahoo.com
Northern Humboldt Region (In-school Program) Mindi Ramirez 2755 McKinleyville Avenue McKinleyville, CA 95519 (707) 839-6418 myates@nohum.k12.ca.us
Northern Humboldt Region (Out-of-School Program) Kimberly Tolley 930 Sixth St. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 441-4612 ktolley@co.humboldt.ca.us
Southern Humboldt Region Christina Huff, Family Resource Center P.O. Box 349 344 Humboldt Avenue Redway, CA 95560 (707) 923-1147 / (707) 943-3144 (707) 923-3793 (fax) chuff@humboldt.k12.ca.us
The HC-WIB’s Youth Program is divided into five regions (with six Youth Program Operators) across the county, in order to best serve all area youth (whether they are in or out of school). Information about the program is listed below. If you are interested in the program, contact one of the youth program operators. Eligible youth must be ages 14 through 21, low-income, and meet one or more of the following conditions:
- deficient in basic literacy skills
- a school dropout
- homeless, runaway, or foster child
- pregnant or a parent
- an offender
- require additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment
Youth programs include the following activities:
- an objective assessment of each youth's skill levels and service needs
- a service strategy
- preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities or unsubsidized employment (as appropriate)
- strong linkages between academic and occupational learning
- effective connections to intermediaries with strong links to the job market and employers
- tutoring
- study skills training and instruction leading to completion of secondary school, including dropout prevention
- alternative school services
- adult mentoring
- paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing
- occupational skills training
- leadership development opportunities
- supportive services
- follow-up services for not less than 12 months as appropriate
- comprehensive guidance and counseling
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