Youth and community engagement programs in Napa, California

VOICES Napa Youth Center, located at 780 Lincoln Avenue in Napa, California, is an institution dedicated to providing services and support for youth in the community. With a focus on empowering young people aged 16 to 24, including foster youth, from Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties, VOICES aims to ensure that all youth have the opportunity to lead and thrive. Through their unique Youth Engagement Model, VOICES allows young people to design and lead programs that meet their specific needs, resulting in better outcomes for older foster youth. Peer-to-peer services, delivered by foster youth for foster youth, are at the core of their approach.

The Napa County Cooperative Extension - 4-H Youth Development Program is a local government office located at 1710 Soscol Avenue in Napa, California, United States. This program provides opportunities for young people to develop life skills, leadership abilities, and a sense of community through hands-on learning experiences. Participants engage in a variety of projects and activities, from agriculture and animal husbandry to cooking and public speaking. The 4-H program aims to empower youth to become confident, responsible, and contributing members of society.

The Phillips Family Resource Center is a vital institution located at 1210 Shetler Avenue in Napa, California. The center is part of the Neighborhood Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance the academic and professional development of students attending McPherson, Shearer, and Phillips Elementary Schools. Through partnerships with school leaders and On The Move staff, the center aims to improve academic outcomes from preschool to college and career. The Family Resource Center provides support for family health and wellbeing, while also promoting parent leadership and learning. Youth Leadership Academies at elementary, middle, and high school levels work with parents and community members to cultivate a pipeline of learning and leadership across generations. By focusing on academic achievement, parent engagement, and youth leadership, the center strives to empower young people to build vibrant communities, pursue educational equity, and achieve their full potential.

The McPherson Neighborhood Initiative is a secondary school located at 2670 Yajome Street in Napa, California, United States. This institution is part of a place-based effort to enhance the academic and professional paths of students attending McPherson, Shearer, and Phillips Elementary Schools. Working in collaboration with school leaders and On The Move staff, the initiative aims to improve academic outcomes from preschool to college and career. Family resource centers on campus support family health and wellbeing, encourage parent engagement and learning, and promote youth leadership. The Youth Leadership Academies at elementary, middle, and high school levels work with parents and community members to establish an inter-generational pipeline of learning and leadership. By focusing on academic achievement, parent engagement, and youth leadership, the initiative aims to empower young people to create vibrant communities, pursue higher education, advocate for educational equity, and realize their full potential. Additionally, the institution offers programs like Parent University, Leadership Academy, and Citizenship Legal Services to further support families and individuals in the community. The McPherson Neighborhood Initiative is a part of On The Move, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting social equity through community partnerships and leadership development. Visit www.onthemovebayarea.org to learn more about their initiatives and impact.

Parent University is a school located at 3281 Solano Avenue in Napa, California, United States. The institution is part of the Neighborhood Initiative, a place-based effort to improve the academic and professional trajectory of children attending McPherson, Shearer, and Phillips Elementary Schools. School leaders and On The Move staff work together to enhance academic outcomes from preschool through college and career. Family resource centers at the schools support family health and wellbeing, promote parent leadership and learning, and collaborate with parents and community members to foster an inter-generational pipeline of learning and leadership. Parent University offers over 100 classes at eight elementary schools in Napa County, empowering parents to become more involved in their children's education and fostering a campus culture of volunteerism and parent leadership. The Leadership Academy engages children and youth from 4th grade through high school in developing and practicing leadership skills through community projects and teamwork.