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What is the children and youth services master plan?
The Children and Youth Services Master Plan is the City of San José’s comprehensive, multi-year roadmap for improving outcomes for children, youth, and young adults. The plan aligns City and partner efforts to expand opportunities, address inequities, strengthen coordination across systems, and prioritize the needs of historically under-resourced communities. As a living framework, it guides collaborative action, supports transformative systems change, and advances the development of a seamless “no wrong door” system of care.
Vision
Fostering a future where every child and youth in San José blossoms into healthy, resilient, thriving adults, enriched with equitable opportunities to live, work, play, dream, and prosper within the vibrant landscape of Silicon Valley.
Unifying Purpose
Create and expand opportunity pathways and supports, from cradle to career, that develop 21st century skills and lead to better health, education, and employment for San José children, youth, and young adults (birth through age 24), particularly for those most vulnerable.
Guiding Values
- Accessibility & Inclusion for All Youth
- Cross-Sector Collaboration, Investment & Accountability
- Equity
- Outcomes & Results-Driven
- Youth & Community Voice Driven
Strategic priorities areas
| Priority area | Expected Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Early Learning & Child Care | Safe, inclusive environments that support children’s development. |
| Health & Mental Wellness | Resilient youth connected to others, with holistic supports. |
| Housing Access & Security | Safe, affordable, stable housing without fear of displacement. |
| Learning & Empowerment | All youth graduate from high school and have access to opportunities for future success. |
| Meaningful & Sustaining Jobs | Youth develop skills for meaningful employment and belonging. |
| Safe, Clean & Connected Communities | Families feel connected, exercising voice & leadership. |
| Systems Transformation: System of Care | Families have access to integrated services & supports. |