Youth Program Information

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)
Peach Bond
2500 Cypress Avenue
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2458
(707) 476-1403 (fax)

 
1915 J Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-0271
(707) 476-0786 (fax)

bondp@eurekacityschools.org

Eureka Region (Out-of-School Program)
Kim Tolley
930 Sixth Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-4612
ktolley@co.humboldt.ca.us

Eastern Humboldt Region (In & Out-of-School Program)
Merris Obie
P.O. Box 1308
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600 ext. 4900 (office)
(530) 784-8402 (cell)
(530) 625-1921 (fax)

merriso@yahoo.com

Northern Humboldt Region (In-school Program)
J.R. Renteria
Adult Education Instructor
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
2755 McKinleyville Avenue
McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6460

jrenteria@nohum.k12.ca.us

Northern Humboldt Region (Out-of-School Program)
Kim Tolley
930 Sixth Street
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) 943-1819 / (707) 923-1147 / (707) 923-2526
(707) 923-3793 (fax)

chuff@humboldt.k12.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


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:


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