Building A Resilient Yolo Research Project

Several of Yolo County's community-based agencies (e.g., Yolo County Office of Education, Yolo CASA, Yolo Conflict Resolution Center, Family Hui, Yolo County Health and Human Services, Yolo County Probation, Yolo County Special Education Local Plan Area, etc.) came together to conduct a research project aimed at understanding how to better serve Yolo County’s students and their families. Data was gathered from two sources: 1) literature in academic journals; and 2) six focus groups (i.e., one each with systems-involved youth, pregnant and parenting teens, youth who have faced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), out-of-school service providers, school-based service providers, and caregivers). Data gathered will help inform service planning and delivery, and ensure that Yolo County builds on the strengths of their families and youth. See attached summaries of the fascinating findings!