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Established in 1965

Youth Homes is Contra Costa’s leading provider of trauma-informed services for foster youth.

We empower current and former foster youth, young adults with complex behavioral health challenges, and under-resourced children at risk of entering the foster care system. We are fiercely committed to creating opportunities for youth to process and heal from trauma, develop self-sufficiency and confidence, build supportive networks, and create healthy, safe, and meaningful lives.

years of serving Bay Area communities

 youth and families served each year

impactful youth programs and servicees

Our team uses a tailored approach to meet the needs of each client.

  Continuum of Care

The heart of Youth Homes' work is with young people who have experienced trauma and the many ways we can support their healing. Many of our youth struggle with post-traumatic stress due to experiences with violence, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.

Our Continuum of Care offers a suite of programs designed to empower youth and support healing. Along with our residential, enrichment, and Transition-Age Youth services, we also provide community-based mental health services that provide access to support in the communities our clients live and go to school.

At the center of our services is the insistence that all youth deserve to thrive, not just survive, as part of their growth and healing.

  • Therapeutic Behavioral Services

  • Enrichment Programs

  • Transition Age Youth Program

  • Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program

Impact Blog

Impact Blog
They Put the “Home” in “Youth Homes”
They Put the “Home” in “Youth Homes”

Youth Homes’ Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) provides safety and care for youth who are unable to thrive in their homes. Our team of nineteen residential staff work around the clock to provide a healing environment for our youth, yet few have the opportunity to see the tremendous effort that keeps the program and our home running smoothly.  

Stepping Up for Youth this Back-to-School Season
Stepping Up for Youth this Back-to-School Season

We all know back-to-school season can be a stressful time, even for youth with healthy home lives. While we work year-round to support our youth, our community also steps up to ease their transition back to school with new shoes, backpacks, and supplies. 

A Decade of Dedication with Louie Jacobus
A Decade of Dedication with Louie Jacobus

Meet Louie Jacobus, LMFT, our Director of Clinical Operations. Approaching a decade of service with Youth Homes, Louie has witnessed our organization’s growth firsthand.

Sparking Hope for Foster Youth 2024
Sparking Hope for Foster Youth 2024

To you, our amazing friends - thank you for showing up. Your generosity spans lifetimes, as the hope you’ve helped to spark in our youth will continue to benefit them every single day.

 Get Involved

Volunteer with Youth Homes

We love volunteers and are grateful for the investment and donation of your time!

Thrift with us!

Youth Homes Thrift Shop

The Youth Homes Thrift Shop raises money to support the needs of foster youth and youth impacted by trauma.