Youth Violence Prevention
The Soledad Police Department is committed to helping support the positive development of youth, improving self-esteem, and reducing delinquent acts. The Soledad PD has partnered with non-profit organizations and other agencies to prevent youth violence.
The goal is to reduce youth violence and increase the opportunities for life success in the City of Soledad by supporting youth at home, school, and the community.
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
The Soledad Unified School District offers a variety of support and resources for families and students, including their newly established Family Resource Center. Contact them at 831-678-3950 ext. 00201 or visit their website for more information.
P4P provides prevention and intervention, family education classes for parents/caregivers and youth. A weekly mentoring program for 7th and 8th grade youth is also provided. Contact P4P at 831-754-3888 or visit their website for more information and to view their class schedule.
Road to Success is a pre-diversion program for identified youth. This is a 3–6-month program that seeks to prevent school expulsion and/or entry into the juvenile justice system. Please contact Denise Velasquez at 831-256-1709 or visit www.sunstreetcenters.org for more information.
Rancho Cielo invests in all young people ages 16-24 facing challenges, providing programs and opportunities, including diploma education, vocational training, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and affirming environment. Please contact 831-444-3501 or visit their website for more information.
OTHER CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES – Monterey County Behavioral Health
YOUNG ADULTS (INTERESTED IN A JOB OR JOB TRAINING)
CET provides you with trade school training for your future career, with year-round open enrollment. With hands-on training, you learn the skills you need. A full-time schedule means you can complete programs in under a year. Please contact us at 831-678-0448 or visit the website for more information.
Monterey County Works provides many virtual services to assist you in finding employment, receiving training, and obtaining financial assistance. Please contact us at 831-424-6655 or visit our website.
Adult education is free and low-cost instruction for adults ages eighteen or older who want to improve their fundamental and technical skills, often with the goal of advancing to postsecondary education or career training programs to gain employment or increase their wages. Please view the contact information below to receive more information.
SOLEDAD
https://svaec.org/soledad-adult-school/
831-678-6300
GONZALES
831-675-1081
RANCHO CIELO
Rancho Cielo invests in all young people ages 16-24 facing challenges, providing programs and opportunities, including diploma education, vocational training, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and affirming environment. Please contact 831-444-3501 or visit their website for more information
REFERRAL SERVICES
At the Soledad Police Department, we can provide direct referral services to the following programs: Partners for Peace, Road to Success, and Rancho Cielo; please fill out the following questionnaire and specify in which Agency/Program you are interested.
