Collaborative Programs for Richmond Youth

CCYSB is Richmond’s leading youth advocate

For over 30 years, we’ve established meaningful community partnerships to serve the many needs of local children, teenagers, and young adults.

Preventing Duplicate Services

Over time, CCYSB has become renowned for helping Richmond youth become more self-sufficient and independent.

Our goal is to simplify access to youth services.

Our Vision

CCYSB serves a wide spectrum of youth needs:

Children with mental health disabilities
Youth transitioning out of probation
Low-income youth

Our goal is to offer community-focused care for children that have suffered disadvantages at all levels.

CCYSB Best Practices Model

Mental and Physical Wellness: We provide the resources to help youth achieve health and wellbeing at home.

Youth Success: We empower youth to achieve their educational goals

Community Building: We help youth adjust to their family, school, and the greater community through mentorship and engagement activities

CCYSB works in collaboration with other agencies to provide the following services:

Assessment
Individual, Group, and Family Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Case Management and Consultation
Respite Services for Caregivers
Referrals to Other Agencies and Services

Testimonials

The West Contra Costa Youth Services Bureau has been a faithful and vital partner in the Mission of Today’s Youth Matter. Leading together we are working to change the life trajectory of youth and families instilling resilience and support. As a result, they can overcome challenges and experience a life of hope and thriving to rise above and act boldly in the face of adversity.

Billy Coleman

Executive Director, Today’s Youth Matter

Foster Family Network, Contra Costa County’s local chapter of the CA State Foster Parent Association, enjoys collaborating with Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau Kinship Services Program in our county, so all caregivers of our most vulnerable children feel appreciated and supported. The dedication and service all caregivers provide will determine the future of our children.

Nancy DeWeese

President, Foster Family Network, Contra Costa

In collaborating with the Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau as a faith-based partner for over 20+ years, we have gone beyond the walls and into the community in offering a wide variety of human and material resources that have proven to be invaluable in assisting children and their families with holiday food boxes, coats, school supplies, and life skills workshops. We will continue to partner with Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau to deliver services that are critical for the well-being of our community.

Ms. Jacquelyn Turner, President and Ms. Deloris Washington, Vice President

Davis Chapel C.M.E Church Women’s Missionary Society

Become a Youth Champion

Rising Star

Our 2021 graduate of Hampton University: Brianna Robinson

Kiwanis Volunteers Community Clean Up Service at Nicholl.

CCYSB is a member of the Kiwanis Club and participates in various community activities.