Over the past decade, researchers have identified intervention strategies and program models that reduce delinquency and promote pro-social development. Investing in successful prevention programs saves youths' lives by diverting youth from further encounters with the justice system. Under this contract, the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) will provide three educational case managers, one for each area of the county (East, West, and Central) to address the needs of justice-involved youth. CCCOE recognizes the need for intensive education case management for justice-involved youth to help them successfully complete high school, encourage college and career pathway involvement and providing pro-social supports that help youth become thriving members of their community. Case managers will help prevent youth from engaging in delinquent behaviors and work with parents/guardians to ensure educational goals are met.

Without this contract, the one-on-one academic support service will not be available to the justice-involved youth attending schools in Contra Costa County.

This action supports four of the five community outcomes set forth in the Children’s Report Card. They are: Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for a Productive Adulthood; Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life.