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Contra Costa County

Launched in 2022

YWFC Contra Costa County is our newest location, building power and leadership with young women and trans youth of all genders in CCC. Through youth participatory research we are developing our first campaigns to address key issues impacting young people.

For the next few years, we will work to change the narrative around system-impacted young people and continue to strengthen our partnerships in the community and with system players and community-based organizations. Our alternative to incarceration programming include mentorship, training, and employment.

tumani@youngwomenfree.org
“There will always be bumps in the road. You either run over the bumps or let the bumps run over you.”
– Tumani Drew (she/they), Lead Organizer, YWFC CCC

Programs in Contra Costa County

1-1 Self Determination Advocacy

Life Coaching, support, systems navigation, mentorship, and re-entry planning

Community Based Research

Through YWFC’s Freedom Research Institute, young people work to develop and implement Youth Participatory Action Research Projects to inform the work, the field, and policy changes.

Healing & Wellness

YWFC provides access to holistic healing and support for young people to build confidence, agency, and power.

Leadership Fellowship

24-month paid fellowships for young people to advance their skills as community leaders working on behalf of other young people and our communities in Oakland.

Peer-based Outreach, Advocacy, and Crisis Intervention

Peer advocates have been the most successful at finding and engaging young people in YWFC programming through peer-to-peer referrals, community, and street outreach.

Resources from Contra Costa County

Resources coming soon!

Current Openings

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